[John O]

I second the motion for House Hearings on this. Let’s show some guts in the House. Let’s stand up for the American people? What say you, Republican Party House members?

That would be exactly teh wrong thing to do.

There is no constitutional authority for the congress to investigate snow removal in NYC. If NYC gets buried in their own snow then they have to dig themselves out. It is not the fedgov's job to interfere in any way. (Unless it directly affects defense)

[digger48]

There is no constitutional authority for the congress to investigate snow removal in NYC.

Since when has that stopped them?

House hearings aren't investigations anyway. They're campaign ads.

[Mariner]

"There is no constitutional authority for the congress to investigate snow removal in NYC."

True. But there is authority for a RICO investigation...and prosecution if the Unions are in violation.

[mewzilla]

Who says anything about interfering? The Congress has the power to fact-find. God knows that the federal gov’t has its tentacles all over NYC’s transpo system. Let the House oversee what they’re enabling.

[samtheman]

The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (commonly referred to as RICO Act or RICO) is a United States federal law that provides for extended criminal penalties and a civil cause of action for acts performed as part of an ongoing criminal organization.