Posted on 03/23/2005 2:44:11 PM PST by Crackingham
In an effort to get to the bottom of how Republican lawmakers obtained talking points urging them to use the tragedy surrounding Ms. Terri Schiavo for political gain, United States Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) today asked the top Republican and Democrat on the Rules Committee to conduct an immediate investigation.
Media reports suggest the anonymous talking points (attached) were circulated on the floor of the Senate chamber.
"Those who would attempt to influence debate in the United States Senate should not hide behind anonymous pieces of paper," wrote Lautenberg in his letter (attached) to Senators Trent Lott (R-MS) and Christopher Dodd (D-CT). "In light of this troubling incident, I am writing to request that the Rules Committee conduct an investigation of the attached document, its source, and how it came to be distributed."
A copy of the full letter is attached to this release. For a copy of the Talking Points, please contact Lautenberg's office (202) 224-3224
Bwah hah hah hah hah.
pull his tube.
Well, this confirms that the memo is BS. He also wanted "GannonGate" investigated.
Given his age, he better think very clearly where he wants to be on this issue.
We have expressed skepticism about the authenticity of the "talking points" memo; the most recent developments have only served to heighten our skepticism.
http://www.powerlineblog.com/
MEDIA reports SUGGEST the ANONYMOUS talking points (attached) were circulated on the floor of the Senate chamber.
Hmmm
And I'd like an ivestigation on the legality of how this enema bag got into office.
How about Rose Law Firm billing records?
Someone needs to pull Lautenberg's feeding tube.
Oh boy, the Dimocraps smell blood.....ANOTHER investigation in the hopes that they will FINALLY be able to get something on Bush. What a bunch of jerks!
democrats faking memos. GASP!
"Those who would attempt to influence debate in the United States Senate should not hide behind anonymous pieces of paper," wrote Lautenberg
Oh no! People are attempting to influence debate in the US Senate! In a Democracy no less! This is just outrageous!
Does this mean he thinks the Dems are getting beat at their own game? Can't have that now, can we?
What's the problem even if it was a real memo? The truth is the truth. Stupid Democrats.
Now don't go and ruin it, Fenris. There really should be an investigation.
One would think that Lautenberg would be highly concerned about any case involving extension of life by artificial means... Or perhaps he will have to recuse himself based on COI.
Typical lib attempt to redirect attention from the real issue. Pathetic.
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