What Else Is in the Senate Omnibus? Gitmo Trials

NRO ^ | 12/16/2010 | Daniel Foster

[OldDeckHand]

The omnibus spending bill that passed the House contained explicit language that prohibits funding for the closure of Gitmo and the transfer of detainees to U.S. soil. The provisions were roundly attacked by Eric Holder and the DOJ.

But guess what? The Senate version of the omnibus includes a superseding provision that would allow the transfer of detainees to the U.S. for the purpose of conducting civilian trials.

[OldDeckHand]

They are a bunch of corrupt bastards, almost all of them.

[skeeter]

My guess is every single damn thing the bottom feeding democrats couldn’t get thru over the past two years but lacked the votes or the political courage is contained in this perversion of the process.

[skeeter]

couldn’t = tried to

[combat_boots]

So, 0sama bin Laden gets to be in the Illinois prison, then, until 0bama & Holder release him on bond?

/s

[driftdiver]

This bill originated in the Senate right?

How many funding bills start in the Senate?

[ConjunctionJunction]

They probably used a “shell” bill that technically originated in the House.

[OldDeckHand]

"How many funding bills start in the Senate?"

None. But remember, there's companion legislation that has already passed the House. These two bills will meet in Committee, and a conference report will be issued. Both chambers will then vote, up or down on that Report - of course, that's assuming that anything gets out of the Senate initially.

Or, Harry could (I believe) just bring the House bill over for a vote on the Senate floor. Assuming he has the cloture votes, an up or down vote could be held on that original piece of legislation.

I could be wrong on that last part - I'm not entirely sure if the Senate committee would have to vote on the House bill before Reid put it to a floor vote.

[Red Steel]

Demint has threatened to have the huge Ominbus bill read. That could take about 40 to 60 hours to read by rotating shift by the clerks.

[mwl8787]

Yes, the RATS not only stuffed the omnibus with pork, GITMO trials, but also the 2011 money they need to fund the implementation of Obamacare (to the tune of $1 billion) is included in this bill. Once it is enacted, they know there is no way the Senate next year will allow the House to strip away the funding; and/or Obama would set up a veto showdown over his beloved health care bill.

The critical point for us is to make sure the funding doesn't get enacted now, so that the GOP House will have ownership control in 2011.

The omnibus must be defeated. I hope everyone is calling his or her senators.

[Red Badger]

Here Comes Santa Claus

Words & music by Autry - Haldeman

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Right down santa claus lane.

Vixen and Blitzen,and all his reindeer
Pulling on the reins.
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All is merry and bright.
Hang your stockings and say a prayer,
‘cause santa claus comes tonight.

Here comes santa claus, here comes santa claus,
Riding down santa claus lane.

He’s got a bag that’s filled with toys
For boys and girls again.
Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle,
What a beautiful sight.
Jump in bed and cover up your head,
Because santa claus comes tonight.

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Right down santa claus lane.

He doesn’t care if you’re a rich or poor,
He loves you just the same.
Santa knows that we’re god’s children,
That makes everything right.
Fill your hears with christmas cheer,
‘cause santa claus comes tonight.

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Riding down santa claus lane.

He’ll come around when the chimes ring out
It’s christmas morn again.
Peace on earth will come to all
If we just follow the light
Let’s give thanks to the lord above,
‘cause santa claus comes tonight.

‘cause santa claus comes tonight

[Evil Slayer]

Why don’t we just skip to the end of the book where it reads about our mooslem president handing the keys to the Oval Office over to Bin Laden.

[seanhackbarth]

On the anniversary of the Boston Tea Party, Newt Gingrich is asking Americans to call their Senators to oppose the 7,000 earmark omnibus bill. Newt was on Fox News today pointing out that Congress didn't get the message from Election Day.

Click here to tell your Senators to vote against the omnibus bill.

[cookcounty]

What a bunch of cornballs running the US Government!

[Venturer]

They got the message, they just don’t give a sheit.

[cookcounty]

"How many funding bills start in the Senate?"

According to the US Constitution, none.

But they get around this by passing a Senate bill, then passing an identical House bill, which is then returned again to the Senate for final approval. That way, they can say that the first bill passage, was just an advisory deal.

[cookcounty]

"Click here to tell your Senators to vote against the omnibus bill. "

I get "server not found" when I click on your link.

[seanhackbarth]

Hmmm... it’s working for me. Here’s the URL:

http://www.americansolutions.com/callsenate.php