EMERG. SESSION OF CONGRESS MAY CONVENE AS EARLY AS TONIGHT

[shireen]

I just got off the phone with Sen. Mikulski's office -- I was told that Congress may convene an emergency session as early as tonight.

I also suggested that after things have "settled down" (bad choice of words, I know, I don't think any of us will ever recover emotionally from this horrific event), that hearings be held to find out what the hell went wrong to create this disaster.

[wakeme2008]

1. Voice Vote so all members do not have to be there

my only question is what ELSE will the Repugs try to put into the bill. Estate Tax comes to mind.....

[JHB]

9. If they do, make it the top story

n/t

[Lin]

2. "early" ? I get your meaning tho (eom)

[stop the bleeding]

3. they got together for Shaivo on a Sunday, during a holiday

recess, they should have got together 2 days ago, unbelievable

[etherealtruth]

10. Guess that was more important

:sarcasm:

[wtbymark]

4. that's a simple answer

Bush cut the funding in 2001 to shore up and strengthen the levees.

[aquart]

5. That would be wise.

Because I want all their levee repair-cutting heads on individual silver platters.

[RPM]

6. they would meet sooner if any of the people in NO were on life support

oh, wait, they are - they need water....

Guess they are not white enough for immediate attention

[TheCowsCameHome]

7. Why is that? Did the Repukes drag Schiavo back out?

[uppityperson]

8. Good, about time

[Imalittleteapot]

11. Hope they don't waste time with their usual

empty platitudes.

[The_Mule]

12. Really??!!

I think I was just lied to. My Rep's office just said that Congress will be back in session tomorrow. When I said that more people in NO will die between now and then there was just silence on the other end of the line.