Pelosi Introduces Resolution Calling for Abramoff Bribery Probe

[Hissyspit]

http://www.rawstory.com/news/2006/House_Democratic_leader_introduces_resolution_calling_0330.html

House Democratic leader introduces resolution calling for Abramoff bribery probe

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has introduced a Privileged Resolution requiring an ethics investigation of Members of Congress allegedly involved in improper conduct related to lobbyist Jack Abramoff.

While reading the resolution, the House Clerk was interrupted while the House was called back into order.

After Republicans voted by voice to table the resolution, Pelosi requested a recorded vote. The vote is still outstanding.


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WHEREAS, it has been two years since credible reports of misconduct by Mr. Jack Abramoff and Members of Congress began appearing regularly in the public record, including reports closely linking Republican Members of Congress with the documented misconduct of Mr. Abramoff;

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RESOLVED, That the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct shall immediately initiate an investigation of the misconduct by Members of Congress and their staff implicated in the scandals associated with Mr. Jack Abramoff's criminal activity.

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[rodeodance]

1. she did Harry Reid (kind of)

[rodeodance]

2. looks like it will be tabled. good for Nancy for getting a recorded vote.

[Hissyspit]

3. There's only so much that can be done with the un-ethical

hypocritical anti-democratic majority in charge of everything. Every little bit counts.

[rodeodance]

12. but this will hopefully revitalize the 'cult of corruption' which is not

not the radar for awhile

[rodeodance]

4. 218-180 nay so far. looks like 5 repugs crossed over so far......

[rodeodance]

5. 211/183 now

[rodeodance]

6. 5 Dems voting Present and 2 Repugs voting present. umm

[rodeodance]

7. that ethics committee has gathered dust for years now.

[rodeodance]

8. k

[rodeodance]

10. House Resolution 746

[Hissyspit]

11. Thanks, rodeodance. I don't have access to C-Span right now.

[Hissyspit]

9. Rethugs don't like ethics really.

Except as they can be used to attack the behavior of others, otherwise they are an annoyance.

[rodeodance]

13. not quite done but seem to be moving on. i did not get final vote.

[texpatriot2004]

14. Thank you Nancy Pelosi nm

[rodeodance]

15. odd, i did not hear final-

[rodeodance]

16. k

[rodeodance]

17. nominated

[NorthernSun]

18. Atta and Abramoff

I would really like to know what Mohamed Atta was doing on Abramoff's boat so many times. (Casino Watch - Florida Times Union)

[gratuitous]

19. Good maneuver

Put the GOP on record as being uninterested in examining their own corruption.

[electropop]

29. Well done Nancy!

Make each one stand up and disgrace him/herself.

[Uncle Joe]

20. Kicked and recommended.

:kick:

[rodeodance]

22. kickypoo poo

[Uncle Joe]

23. rodeodance, you are going to get a hernia with all your kicks.

:)

[Hissyspit]

24. self-kick so that rodeodance doesn't get a hernia

:P

[Uncle Joe]

26. One more kick, because

what the hell, it's a pretty day out there.:kick:

[Hissyspit]

27. And 'cause Nancy deserves the publicity for it & still not on Greatest

Page

[Ian David]

21. Let's all donate $7.46 to Nancy Pelosi RIGHT NOW!

I called her office, but they said we should donate to the DNC.

Besides, The DNC won't accept a donation smaller than $10.00 on their website.

I want a way to donate directly to Nancy Pelosi, our future Unitary Executive.

Anyone?

Anyone?

A way to donate $7.46 to Ms. Pelosi?

Okay... you can donate $7.46 to The Democratic National Campaign Committee.
https://www2.dccc.org/contribute/default/?id=leftnav_button


Unfortunately, they might spend my money on someone like LIEberman.

So, I'd also like a way to donate directly to Nancy Pelosi.



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[mzmolly]

28. I'm in.

:hi:

[carolinalady]

31. sorry if this is a stupid question, but why 7.46?

[Karmageddon]

32. $7.46 in honor of House Resolution 746

[Teaser]

25. Ethics truce over?

Let's hope so.

[Hissyspit]

30. Update from RawStory: Tabled 216-193 (6 Repubs break party line)

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has introduced a Privileged Resolution requiring an ethics investigation of Members of Congress allegedly involved in improper conduct related to lobbyist Jack Abramoff.

While reading the resolution, the House Clerk was interrupted while the House was called back into order.

After Republicans voted by voice to table the resolution, Pelosi requested a recorded vote. With just 6 Republicans breaking an otherwise party-line vote, House GOP successfully tabled the resolution, 216-193.

[yellowcanine]

33. Good going Nancy. The recorded vote will be great ammunition for

tne fall election. "Congressman Repuke voted against a resolution to investigate the Abramoff scandals. What does Congressman Repuke have to hide?"