[thesearethetimes...]

I am not exploding, but honestly, that quote does nothing to reassure me : / It sounds as if we are being patted on the head, and told not to worry our little selves, that they will get to it in their own good time...

Next post - names and the Rules Committee phone number - they need reminding that there is no time like the present ; }

[americanophile]

I was about to explode, and while I share your concern, I can understand them wanting to prevent legislating on appropriations bills. We can start by reminding Committee Chairman David Dreier (R-CA):
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