via Kos, A texas Congress critter gets reamed

[nadinbrzezinski]

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2005/9/10/204454/129

The Response to Hurricane Katrina

Smith started out on a faulty note, mis-speaking when he noted that the aftermath of Hurricane "Kratina" will affect our nation for years to come. Sticking to this week's talking points, he mentioned the "bi-partisan, bi-cameral" committee that will investigate failures at all levels, promising that "Partisanship will be left at the door" and "I'm sure there will be ample time to investigate."

In the wake of the hurricane, he said almost everything else on the legislative agenda has had to be shelved. He discussed how the judicial committee has had to address legislation to permit federal courts based in New Orleans to hear cases outside their juristiction, and noted that many other committees are having to address similar issues never before considered.

Asked how Hurricane Katrina will affect the Congress' legislative priorities, and whether this should require a shift away from tax cuts, Smith said, "Yes, mostly." He said he believes that tax cuts do (or can) spike the economy, but remarked, "Realistically, the estate tax will not be repealed this year."

[pushycat]

1. Poor Lamar

So happy to read this! Only comment about it is why the author was taken aback at the sophistication and research done by Lamar's constituents. So much for the 'lazy voter' meme.