Posted on 09/28/2023 8:39:01 AM PDT by CFW
The partisan rancor in Washington, D.C. these days could be the worst it has been since the late 1850s. A divided Congress could be headed towards a government shutdown, senators and representatives seem far more interested in taking shots at one another on social media than collaborating on legislation to improve Americans’ bottom lines, shore up our rickety financial systems, and substantially deal with the looming disaster with programs like Social Security.
"In a 424-1 vote, the House approved the Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act with 216 Republicans and 208 Democrats voting in favor, and just one lawmaker, Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, voting against. Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., introduced the bill on Aug. 1, days after a Fox News Digital report in late July revealed the Department of Education was withholding funds for school hunting and archery courses.
“Hunters and fishers are the best conservationists,” Green told Fox News Digital after the vote Tuesday. “Hunting, whether it be with a firearm or bow, is one of the most effective ways to control wildlife populations, protect our beautiful lands, and connect with nature. My Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act is critical for our children.”
He added in a separate statement that American students should be encouraged to “participate in enriching athletic activities that foster an appreciation for nature and the ability to focus on a goal.” According to Green, in his state alone, the Biden administration’s funding decision impacts an estimated 50,000 students."
Everything is stupid and it’s only getting worse… but for a few hours this week congresscritters demonstrated that they can actually come together and do something useful when they put their minds to it.
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LOL...sounds like an election is coming up.
I’ll bet a lot more than 50,000.
Even AOC voted for this?
“for a few hours this week congresscritters demonstrated that they can actually come together and do something useful when they put their minds to it”
No, not when they put their minds to it. When it’s an election year and the issue is one that will anger both Republican and Democrat voters, they will. Otherwise, they will not.
It sure looks that way, doesn’t it. There was only ONE no vote.
Wow! That’ll leave a mark. Not.
Why are they spending Fed money on this?
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