To: LisaMalia
"Can anyone help me understand how this amendment got tacked on with a gun bill, and why?"
Why, because Cantwell most likely figured that S1805 will pass the Senate and House so she tacked it on hoping that the GOP will go along by being compassionate.
How, I can't remember for sure (been a long time since a Government class), but I believe that someone draws up an amendment just like a bill and then introduces it as a rider/attachment to a bill that is being debated/voted on. This allows something that may not pass by itself to pass while attached to another bill.
Sorry to hear about your unemployment, unfortunately I do not know anyone in Ohio that still has a business that I could refer you to. Good luck in your search.
912 posted on
02/28/2004 5:55:35 AM PST by
looscnnn
(Tell me something, it's still "We the people", right? -- Megadeth (Peace Sells))
To: looscnnn
Thanks for your response.
Lisa
913 posted on
02/28/2004 9:45:04 AM PST by
LisaMalia
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