[Cboldt]

And did I correctly hear that no one in the House has elected to do so?

Here is what looks to be a good tutorial on the matter of House "blue slips." Note too the statement made withing that piece ...

http://www.taxhistory.org ...
'A Source of Frequent and Obstinate Altercations': The History and Application of the Origination Clause (Copyright, 2004, Tax Analysts)

First, the Origination Clause is enforceable not only by Congress but also by the courts.

[Bahbah]

Thanks. I'm listening to Arlen who doesn't want all of his spent time to be for nothing. Will read later. You are a treasure.