It came up because the proponents gained the required number of signatures on a discharge petition...the mechanism in the House rules for bringing up legislation opposed by the leadership.
So, Hastert is not worthy of criticism in that regard.
Hastert isn't worthy of the House Leadership. I'm sick of the be nice and don't attack, make every person like me BS. If half the people don't hate my guts I start looking at myself to see what i'm doing wrong. I don't care if anyone likes me as long as they respect me for my ability and knowledge.