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  • Lame duck dangers (Hundreds of bills on the back burner include bed bugs and shark conservation)

    10/17/2010 11:44:35 PM PDT · by Libloather · 12 replies
    Mccook Gazette ^ | 10/15/10 | U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith
    Lame duck dangersFriday, October 15, 2010 U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith When a football game goes into overtime or a baseball game goes into extra innings, fans are usually on the edge of their seats with excitement. Unfortunately, when Congress goes into extra innings it usually means bad things for American taxpayers. In Congress, such overtime is called a "lame duck" session, and one is set to take place shortly after the November elections. I am concerned this session will be used as an opportunity by some to bring up controversial issues without the possibility of being held accountable. House Speaker...