AMERICA - The Right Way!! (Day 698) [Remember the Trade Center!!]

Various News Sources and FReepers | December 19, 2002 | All of Us

[Chairman_December_19th_Society]

ROFLOL!!!!

[Miss Marple]

Oh, I forgot to tell you! You are welcome to read our entire thread, but the discussion of the Republican rules begins in reply #53.

[nicollo]

Floor Leader is Maj. or Min. Leader, depending on which status the caucus holds. Within the party, the office is simply "Floor Leader," or "Leader."

[nicollo]

I put a call into the Senate Republican Conference. I asked about the current rules, and the receptionist sent me to the website. She could not say whether it was current or not, although she thought that it is current.

I then asked whether unanimous consent is required for a confidence or another vote on Floor Leader. She replied, "Good question," and sent me to the Director's Office, from whom I have not heard back yet. I'll let you know if he calls.

[Chairman_December_19th_Society]

At the beginning of each Congress, or within one week thereafter, a Republican Party Conference shall be held. At that Conference there should be elected the following officers: Floor Leader Assistant Floor Leader Chairman of the Conference Vice Chairman of the Conference Chairman of the Policy Committee Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee

This is VEEEERY EENTRESTING!

"At the beginning of each Congress or within one week thereafter..."

Hmmm....

Does this mean what was announced as Lott's election as Majority Leader by the Republican Conference has not, in fact, actually occurred, and what we had was only an agreement by the Conference this would be so in January?

If Lott were elected now, wouldn't that be a violation of the Conference Rules (of course, the rules could have been waived - I don't know whether this has occurred)?

Another item - the rules make reference to "each Congress" as the demarcation point for determing the leadership. Under protocol, we are still in the 107th Congress, and will be until the time appointed by legislation as allowed by the Constitution - January 7 in this case. Only on that date will the 108th Congress begin. Can decisions made by the Conference in the 107th Congress be carried over to the 108th?

Inquiring minds want to know.

[gulfcoast6]

Tell them you want to donate and they will put you right to his office. I get so tired of politicians calling for donations, I will send them 1 cent and the
thenk you' letters start flowing in, tickles me.

[Utah Girl]

This is so cute from NRO.

CHRISTMAS EXPLAINER [Rod Dreher]
The other night, my three-year-old was showing the terra cotta Nativity scene in our living room to his stuffed dragon. "This is an Activity scene," he said to the dragon. "It's when they put breakable things out to watch the Baby Jesus sleep." Works for me.

[gulfcoast6]

The dems played the Lott thing just right, getting eveyone in our party fighting, not agreeing, yep, just right.

[Chairman_December_19th_Society]

Yes, I think you're right.

[MozartLover]

"That's right, no grudges. Except against people who like snow. And the Packers. And whatever you do, DO NOT tell them when your birthday is, coz they will hound you 'til the end..."

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIT!!!!!!!

You had it coming.:)

[kayak]

How adorable!!!

ALL ~~~ don't know if this is any good or not but thought I'd call it to everyone's attention so you could check it out. And if anyone figures out that it's useful and how to use it, please let me know ..... in kindergarten-level instructions.

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John, I would ask your advice but I'm honoring your non-geekiness these days ..... *grins*

..... you take care of that cut ..... sounds nasty!

[MozartLover]

"How are your plans for Christmas Eve dinner coming along"

It's Christmas Day, actually; and plans are coming along fine. I have just about everything I need for the table settings, centerpiece, candles, etc. Menu is all planned; food shopping to take place on Monday, if b-i-l is able to pick up girlchild at O'Hare (he lives in SE WI); otherwise we will be taking a trip to Chicago, in which case food shopping will have to be moved up.

Still have to finish the "entertainment" stuff; get some readings together, plans the songs, etc. Shouldn't be hard.

[deport]

Here's one listing of the elections...... about mid pageNote: at one point they say approved and another elect

SENATE, HOUSE REPUBLICANS ELECT LEADERS FOR 108th CONGRESS
Senate and House Republicans approved their slate of leaders for the 108th Congress on November 13. The 108th Congress will convene on January 7, 2003.

Senate Republicans

Majority (Republican) Leader — Trent Lott (MS)

Assistant Majority (Republican) Leader — Mitch McConnell (KY)

Senate Republican Conference Chair — Rick Santorum (PA)

Senate Republican Conference Vice Chair — Kay Bailey Hutchison (TX)

Senate Republican Policy Committee Chair — Jon Kyl (AZ)

National Republican Senatorial Committee Chair — George Allen (VA)

[kayak]

Prayers for Pete and all those who serve our country, especially in these perilous times! May God bless them all!

[Chairman_December_19th_Society]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

[kayak]

Attention, Molly! Calendar Alert!

See #91 please.

[kayak]

I know you're excited about having girlchild come home. It's been quite an experience ..... for both of you. .... *hugs*

Back to work now ...... *sigh*

[Utah Girl]

Cool! I'm looking forward to your report about the day.

[MozartLover]

Oh, and................

FIVE PACKERS NAMED TO PRO BOWL

[MozartLover]