http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalradar/2008/08/thought-congres.html
Thought Congress had Adjourned? GOP Lawmakers to Return for Energy Debate
ABC News’ Viviana Hurtado Reports: House Republicans tell ABC News that at least 30 members of Congress, emboldened by Barack Obama’s “shift” on off shore drilling, are flying back to DC from their Districts today and tomorrow to attend a special debate on energy policy. This “session” is scheduled for Monday, August 4th beginning at 10 am ET. As expected, no Democrats will participate.
One House Republican says, “I’m a 25 year veteran of the U.S. Congress, and I’ve never seen anything like this.”
GOP members say they would not be holding this debate tomorrow, if the Democratic nominee had not modified his position on off shore drilling.
They believe that with Obama and his Republican opponent John McCain, appearing to be in “agreement” about off shore drilling, then Speaker Nancy Pelosi should recall the Congress from recess, and put an energy bill on the floor in August.
They are expected to meet in the Old House Chamber where Lincoln worked.
If you didn’t get your fill of Congressional drama after Friday’s booing of the Democratic leadership when Congress adjourned, there’s a second chance tomorrow.
UPDATE FROM TWITTER
I posted Qik videos and I think a few other conserv members are signing up on Twitter to keep you informed but I must sign off fornow#dontgo
4 minutes ago from TwitterBerry
(I’m monitoring all three sites, #dontgo/us, Culberson’s and the new GOP Leader.)