the principle that denies to government officials
an exceptional position before the law and which
subjects them to the same rules of conduct
that are commands to the citizen."
Justice Louis D. Brandeis
Posted on 09/15/2014 3:43:11 PM PDT by Second Amendment First
USA Today has published a copy of the November 2010 edition of the Senate Handbook, a "compilation of the policies and regulations governing office administration, equipment and services, security and financial management." It has never been released publicly before, which means we now have much more about how Senate offices go about their business, decorate their office spaces, etc.
In fact, it's far more than you would ever want to know. But now that the information has been published online, we can at least tell when elected officials are fudging the official rules.
We read the manual (so you don't have t0). Here are some of the more random things we learned about being a senator:
1. There are lengthy rules if you would like hold music for your Senate phone lines.
"Music on hold is available to Leadership offices as an alternative to silence when callers to their office are placed on hold. The Leaders, Whips/Assistant Leaders and Conference Secretaries may select one program source from four available options. The selected program will provide music on hold to all lines within that office. The available music options are Light Classical, Environmental, Patriotic and Country. You may listen to samples of the four selections by calling 8-2057 and following the prompts.
We listened to the samples, and we advise that all senators choose the country selection. It starts with Kenny Chesney's "She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy."
2. If you have requested and have received a typewriter, electric or manual, for your Senate office, it should last a minimum of 10 years. Microfiche viewers are also expected to last 10 years.
3. Former senators are still allowed to use Senate dining rooms -- on a limited basis. You are also allowed to get haircuts at the Senate hair salon.
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonpost.com ...
Rule # 1: honor you oath of office. If you can’t? Off yourself.
” Former senators are still allowed to use Senate dining rooms — on a limited basis. You are also allowed to get haircuts at the Senate hair salon.”
Free haircuts for K-street. Kool!
I think it’s time to call all the senate leaders and complain about the type of music I’m having to listen to when I’m on hold.
Besides the frequent flyer miles...the most abused program of them all.
“20 gold picture frames?” Really? Shut the front door.
I read about the portraits- costing thousands of dollars. In the days of digital camera’s, why do we need to spend thousands of dollars on one picture for Congress critters.
They don’t keep or respect public laws, I doubt this booklet squat to them.
“Light Classical, Environmental, Patriotic and Country”
Environmental? What exactly is Environmental music? Did they just recently make this up?
Absurd.
SS1
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