ECONOMY — DESPITE MILITARY OPPOSITION, BROWNBACK CONTINUES PUSH TO EXEMPT AUTO DEALERS FROM NEW CONSUMER PROTECTIONS: Sen. Sam Brownback (R-KS) has offered up an amendment to the Senate financial reform legislation that would protect auto dealers’ ability to engage in unscrupulous lending practices. The move, which mirrors an amendment included in the House version of the legislation, prompted an interjection from President Obama, who blasted Brownback’s amendment, saying it would allow auto dealer-lenders to “inflate rates, insert hidden fees into the fine print of paperwork, and include expensive add-ons that catch purchasers by surprise.” “The fact is, auto dealer-lenders make nearly 80 percent of the automobile loans in our country, and these lenders should be subject to the same standards as any local or community bank that provides loans,” said Obama. The President also singled out the harm the amendment could cause military families, who are often targets of these deceptive practices. In February, the Defense Department in February weighed in on the auto dealer-lender exemption, hailing the “intervention of the CFPA in overseeing auto financing and sales” in protecting U.S. servicemembers and “reducing the concerns they have over their financial well-being.” Yesterday, Secretary of the Army John McHugh wrote a letter to Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) expressing his “strong concerns” about the Brownback amendment. Research by the Cambridge Winter Center for Financial Institutions Policy has found that “auto finance is demonstrably susceptible to unfair and deceptive practices” — including mark ups and a host of fees — “and those practices are demonstrably not held in check by private market forces alone.” In fact, The New York Times this week detailed one instance of a dealer exploiting a member of the military by demanding more fees after a purchase was already completed, while physically blocking his car to that the soldier could not leave until he agreed to pay.
Category Archives: ~ politics petitions pollution and pop culture
wacky Wednesday and some News …
I will go on a limb and state that the WSJ picture being discussed with Kagan up to bat is suggestive …maybe a switch hitter? putting the question out there … just so everyone wonders feeding the rumor which feeds more questions … the intent is clear, the question is will people get pulled in; maybe i’m naïve but who really cares what people do in their private life as long as the candidate is qualified for the job, truthful about who you are and not hurting anyone or themselves.
It’s wacky Wednesday and some News …and what is more wacky than the news that Arizona Gov has signed a bill that will impact ethnic studies classes everywhere … what is going on in Arizona ? The measure signed Tuesday prohibits classes that advocate ethnic solidarity, designed primarily for students of a particular race or that promote resentment toward a certain ethnic group. Other wacky news …The SEC and the news about how it functioned while we needed them to do their jobs is kinda wacky … isn’t this a no brainer … put in good financial regulations, a protocol for all, enforce the rules regulations and policies when evidence comes in … say maybe a whistle-blower … uh investigate it …and possible enforce the law…but hey now days that seems like a novel idea…even wacky; pretty sure there are more stories to come … like watching/listening to in my opinion were the three stooges point the finger at the other instead of taking a group responsibility for the oil dump which has yet to be completely stopped.
The issues on the Congressional table continue to bring conflict. Today S3217 and Climate Change will get some attention as Senators Kerry/Lieberman face it head on. At this time Immigration Reform seems to be on hold and apparently some issues bring back Health-Care as insurers and the chamber of commerce have posed issues and challenges to parents having their grown children covered until 26; believe me, it will be obvious when you find out and or compare what it would be if your male child had to get insurance on his own vs a female and then add any or all health issues … the new deal is great for We the People. Apparently, health care is definitely back in the news as Senator Anthony Weiner wants to do a meet up Click here to let me know what you think on Facebook. join in and make sure we all move into the 21st Century.
Other news …
**Los Angeles votes to boycott Arizona until it repeals it’s new law promoting legal racial profiling
**The House of Reps Voted and passed coverage Vet Benefits bill 417-0 /14 not voting and support for Women’s health care week passed as well
** 1090am/ Thom hartmann give Bay Buchanan the what for about Kagan and her qualifications comments
** A flash mob “infiltrates” the Westin St. Francis hotel in San Francisco, CA, performing an adaptation of Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” to show support for “a boycott called by the workers of the hotel who are fighting to win a fair contract and affordable healthcare.” Watch it here.TP
**what could be more wacky then the AZ gov signing a bill targeting ethnic studies
**correction to the Kagan vs the Military; the rules,policies and regulations were in place before Kagan was hired
**The Republican National Committee (RNC) announced that it will hold its 2012 convention in Tampa, FL, citing the fact that it has been “a key targeted state in the past several elections, and it’ll continue to be in future elections.” One of the finalists the RNC notably passed over was Phoenix, AZ, which some conservatives were hoping the GOP would choose to show support for the state’s news anti-immigration law.TP
C-SPAN …
Meeting with Sen. Reid Meeting with Sen. McConnell 5/12
Childhood Obesity Task Force Event
Spkr. Pelosi Briefing on Middle East Delegation
Panel 1 Panel 2 Senate Energy Cmte/oil drilling
Sen. Kerry: “We want to make this the Senate where we finish the job.”
Sens. John Kerry (D-MA) and Joe Lieberman (I-CT) released their climate and clean-energy legislation today. Sen. Kerry said the bill is essential for the United States to remain globally competitive and in control of its energy situation. “If we want to claim our share, we need to lead,” he said. The bill is expected to include provisions that create clean-energy jobs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and shift away from imported oil following the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Afghan President in Washington to Discuss War Effort
Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai will meet with Pres. Obama to deliberate on matters of the war effort in Afghanistan. Both are expected to discuss ways to resolve disputes over corruption and a possible timeline for withdrawing American forces. Yesterday, Sec. of State Hillary Clinton met with Pres. Karzai for closed-door talks.
Joint News Conference: c-span.org, 11:15am ET
REUTERS: U.S. Courts Karzai AP: Clinton Reassures AfghansLawmakers Investigate Oil Spill Prevention Measures
Appearing for a second day on Capitol Hill, BP America Inc. Pres. Lamar McKay and Transocean Ltd. Pres. Steve Newman give their accounts on what caused the explosion on the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Chairman Bart Stupack (D-MI) holds this House Oversight Subcmte. hearing to discuss how to prevent future incidents and the direction of U.S. national energy policy.
House Hearing: c-span.org at 10am ET Senate Energy and Environment Hearing (5/11) Politico: Oil Execs Dodge BlameShare this:
Tuesday in Congress …
The Senate will convene at May 11, 2010 10:00am and resume consideration of the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S.3217)
The following amendments are pending to S.3217:
Dodd-Lincoln amendment #3739
Corker amendment #3955 (underwriting)
Merkley-Klobuchar amendment #3962 (underwriting)–side-by-side to Corker amendment
Votes:
137: Sanders amendment #3738: , as modified;
Agreed to: 96-0
138: Vitter amendment #3760: ;
Not Agreed to: 37-62
139: Dodd amendment #3938: (GSE study);
Agreed To: 63-36
140: McCain amendment #3839: (GSEs);
Not Agreed To: 43-56
Confirmation of Timothy Black, of Ohio, to be US District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio;
Confirmed by voice vote
Confirmation of Jon E. DeGuilo, of Indiana, to be US District Judge for the Northern District of Indiana;
Confirmed by voice vote
Bennet (CO) amendment was agreed to by voice vote.
Unanimous Consent:
Adopted S.Res.511, a resolution commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifices made by the Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 11, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION
- 9:08 P.M. –
- On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 12, 2010.
Mr. Carter moved that the House do now adjourn.
- 7:29 P.M. –
- SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
- 7:28 P.M. –
- Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on May 18: Mr. Jones for 5 min. Mr. Poe of TX requested that Ms. Ros-Lehtinen be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on May 12.
- 7:23 P.M. –
- ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
- 7:20 P.M. –
- The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the 2010 National Drug Control Strategy. – referred to the Committees on Armed Services, Education and Labor, Energy and Commerce, Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, the Judiciary, Natural Resources, Oversight and Government Reform, Small Business, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans’ Affairs, and Ways and Means, and ordered to be printed(H. Doc. 111-107).
- 7:19 P.M. –
- The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a sealed envelope from the White House on Monday, May 11, 2010 at 5:09 p.m., and said to contain a message from the President whereby he submitted the 2010 National Drug Control Strategy.
- 7:18 P.M. –
- Mr. Grijalva filed a report from the Committee on Natural Resources on H. Res. 1254.
- 7:17 P.M. –
- Mr. Arcuri filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1344.
- H. Res. 1299:
- supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 – 0 (Roll no. 258). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H. Res. 1299:
- 7:10 P.M. –
- Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 1328:
- honoring the life and legacy of William Earnest “Ernie” Harwell
- H. Res. 1328:
- 7:04 P.M. –
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 – 0 (Roll no. 257).
- 6:56 P.M. –
- Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 1294:
- expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in May as National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day to honor those who are serving and have served in the noble and self-sacrificing profession of Explosive Ordnance Disposal in the United States Armed Forces
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 – 0 (Roll no. 256).
- H. Res. 1294:
- 6:31 P.M. –
- Considered as unfinished business. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
- 6:30 P.M. –
- Pursuant to clause 8, rule XX, the Speaker postponed, until a time to be announced, the roll call vote on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to H. Con. Res. 268, which was ordered on Tuesday, May 11, 2010. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 11.
- 3:22 P.M. –
- The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. today. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
- S. Con. Res. 62:
- congratulating the outstanding professional public servants, both past and present, of the Natural Resources Conservation Service on the occasion of its 75th anniversary
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
- S. Con. Res. 62:
- 3:16 P.M. –
- DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. Con. Res. 62. Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Holden moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- H. Res. 1094:
- commemorating the life of the late Cynthia DeLores Tucker
- H. Res. 1094:
- 3:15 P.M. –
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
- 3:08 P.M. –
- DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1094. Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Deutch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- H. Res. 1299:
- supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- H. Res. 1299:
- 2:59 P.M. –
- DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1299. Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Deutch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- H. Res. 1187:
- expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to raising public awareness of and helping to prevent attacks against Federal employees while engaged in or on account of the performance of official duties
- H. Res. 1187:
- 2:58 P.M. –
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- 2:49 P.M. –
- DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1187. Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
- H. Res. 1328:
- honoring the life and legacy of William Earnest “Ernie” Harwell
- H. Res. 1328:
- 2:48 P.M. –
- At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- 2:38 P.M. –
- DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1328. Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- H. Con. Res. 268:
- supporting the goals and ideals of National Women’s Health Week, and for other purposes
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- H. Con. Res. 268:
- 2:33 P.M. –
- DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 268. Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- H. Res. 1294:
- expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in May as National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day to honor those who are serving and have served in the noble and self-sacrificing profession of Explosive Ordnance Disposal in the United States Armed Forces
- H. Res. 1294:
- 2:32 P.M. –
- At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- 2:24 P.M. –
- DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1294. Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- H.R. 5051:
- to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 23 Genesee Street in Hornell, New York, as the “Zachary Smith Post Office Building”
- H.R. 5051:
- 2:23 P.M. –
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- 2:15 P.M. –
- DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5051. Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
- 2:04 P.M. –
- ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
- 2:03 P.M. –
- The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 7, 2010 at 3:04 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 3333, agreed to H. Con. Res. 247 and H. Con. Res. 263, without amendment, and passed H.R. 3619, with an amendment.
- 2:02 P.M. –
- The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 7, 2010 at 11:06 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 1053, S. 1405, H.R. 5160, H.R. 689, H.R. 1121, H.R. 1442, and H.R. 2802.
- 2:01 P.M. –
- The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had recieved the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 11, 2010 at 2010 at 10:05 a.m.: an appointment to the Board of Trustees of the American Folklife Center of the Library of Congress. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
- 2:00 P.M. –
- Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 11.
- 12:50 P.M. –
- The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
- 12:31 P.M. –
- MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
Share this:
Tuesday tantrums & some News …
Ok… today is a day to close your eyes breathe in through your nose slowly and deeply and release your breathe slowly … be still stay calm
Yesterday, the President announced his nominee pick for the Supreme Court, which was followed by a whole lot of whining , false reports and more rumors. It is a side of Politics some in the News say is obvious yet it just seems like the President should get his pick and then follow the process without all the nonsense that seems to come with it. We the People voted for Barack Obama and the vote the 53% the right to appoint and get who you want in place should come with all the power that any other President has had.
Though last night was both sad and disturbing; maybe it should enlighten people as well, AC360 had a birther who happened to have been a Military Officer, a well-known Doctor; who showed up with his lawyer who seemed more nutty than the doctor. Is it just me or have we gone into to some twilight zone where people who have titles feel they are much more likely to know the truth to where our President is from? it was clearly an example of a guy who cracked who definitely was on the far right and is mad; maybe into making decisions that will affect him for the rest of his life … a Court Marshall… Cooper called him a once honorable man … corrected by Rolland Martin…thank goodness and just because you have a title does not mean you have a valid, legal or power challenge; specifically when the Hawaii Vital Stats has proved it beyond a reasonable doubt …and more important how many Presidents prior had to show their birth certificates eh? and tell me this is not a racist … maybe much more …that hair cut tipped me off … just sayin
For all those people who want our President to govern more left of center have to understand that Presidents have to at least work to get Congress and other lawmakers to come together … which, is center not left of center … that is how it works.
My take is that the job for We the People is to vote for people who are not extremists on either side, don’t practice exclusion and who believe in equal rights for all and from where i sit it looks like this is one of just a few problem points for Elena Kagan … that she doesn’t practice exclusion(Discrimination)… listen up people; how middle America can you be with one parent being a Teacher the other a Tenant lawyer …
The BP oil spill is not just a spill anymore … what do we call it? an oil dump? well, the oil dump on the Gulf Coast is almost 1 month now and what has not been talked about much … what is going on on the Gulf floor … the blanket of oil on the floor of the water ways is very troubling and as we all think about whether BP and associates have made a good faith effort to deal with these kinds of accidents, they all seem content on pointing the finger at each other. The group of Three didn’t seem to have had any emergency plan whatsoever and that is both disturbing and evidence that drilling cannot continue until companies have emergency plans, emergency equipment, boats in place ready to move in… not a month from the incident. It is also a sad thing to know that eleven people lost their lives and not much coverage in the News about that or what BP intends to do for those families.
Other News ..
The lettuce recall expands … Moore Ok, Yuma AZ, NY,Ohio and Michigan… Ohio based FreshWay Foods reported the 23State recall but the FDA is recalling more romaine lettuce from other States …
**UK’s PM Gordon Brown stepped down from office today;david cameron taking his position as Uk’s new PM today
**Reports of a new Climate Bill for consideration for Wednesday from Senators Kerry/Lieberman
**A Chilean judge ordered a Pakistani man to be held under an anti-terrorism law Tuesday after he was arrested in the U.S. embassy in Chile with traces of explosive on him.
**Flights to/from Morocco,Italy and Spain have effected ..check your flights asap
**The Obama Admin is working on new Drug controls
**A benefit/concert for the people on the Gulf Coast will include Lenny Kravitz
C-SPAN …
Nominee Kagan begins to lobby Senators
Supreme Court Justice Nominee Elena Kagan and the White House have begun their lobbying efforts with phone calls to Senators. She is expected to begin Hill visits tomorrow with an initial meeting with Senate Maj. Leader Harry Reid (D-NV). Confirmation hearings are expected to begin in early summer.
Oil leak Under CONGRESSIONAL Investigation
Executives from BP, Halliburton and Transocean appear at two Senate hearings today on the effects of the Gulf of Mexico oil leak to the local economies, tourism, as well as wildlife and natural resources. The Senate Energy Cmte. is reviewing offshore oil and gas development and later the Senate Environment Cmte. will investigate the environmental impact.
Energy Cmte.: LIVE on c-span.org Environment Cmte.: c-span.org at 2:30pm ET WaPo: Salazar to split MMS into two agenciesCongress Looks at Safeguarding Wall Street
Last week, the Dow Jones industrial average dropped almost 1000 points from its previous closing number. Yesterday, Federal regulators agreed in principle to a system that would slow trading during periods of market volatility. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairwoman Mary Schapiro will explain the terms of the agreement and respond to lawmaker’s calls to implement a “one size fits all” system before a House Financial Services subcmte. hearing.
House Hearing: C-SPAN3 at 3pm ET
House Financial Services Subcmte. USA Today: New ‘circuit breakers’ plannedShare this:
what Republicans think/said about the Supreme Court nominee… past/present
Mike Crapo
“As with all lifetime appointments, Solicitor General Kagan’s background deserves, and will receive, close scrutiny in the U.S. Senate,” Crapo said. “A Supreme Court nominee should carefully follow the Constitution and avoid judicial activism. I look forward to reviewing the findings and recommendations of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and meeting personally with Ms. Kagan, as the nomination process moves forward. quote -taken from his website
William Kristol
After saying he “endorsed” her, Kristol now falsely claims Kagan has “hostility to the U.S. military”
6 hours and 54 minutes ago — 5 Comments
William Kristol falsely claimed Elena Kagan has “hostility to the U.S. military” because she “tried to bar military recruiters from Harvard Law School.” In fact, Kagan has praised the military, military veterans dispute the notion that Kagan is hostile to the military, and Kagan consistently followed the law while allowing students access to recruiters. mma
Orrin Hatch
You have to admit, Elena Kagan is a brilliant woman,” Sen. Orrin Hatch, a Republican on the Judiciary Committee, said during a radio interview a year ago when Kagan was being vetted for a high court seat. “She is a brilliant lawyer. If [Obama] picks her, it is a real dilemma for people,” especially conservatives. “And she will undoubtedly say that she will abide by the rule of law.” mma
Susan Collins
“Ms. Kagan has an impressive resume of dedicated public service and strong legal credentials but she does not have extensive writings by which one can assess her judicial philosophy. In the coming weeks, I will closely examine her record as U.S. Solicitor General. I will also follow the Judiciary Committee hearings so that I can better assess how she might approach issues as a judge.” quote from her website
John Boehner
“Supreme Court nominees undergo a rigorous examination for a reason. No other appointment in the federal government can be as powerful and as long-lasting. “Solicitor General Kagan’s record must be scrutinized to ensure that she is dedicated to applying the law equally and impartially to all, not promoting a particular ideological agenda or legislating from the bench. “Given her lack of judicial experience, or time spent as a practicing lawyer, other aspects of her record must be thoroughly examined, including her troubling decision to ban United States Armed Forces recruiters from Harvard Law School. As one liberal journalist wrote recently, ‘Barring the military from campus is a bit like barring the president or even the flag. It’s more than a statement of criticism; it’s a statement of national estrangement.’ “On this, and other issues – including the Constitutional questions arising from Washington Democrats’ new health care law – Solicitor General Kagan deserves a fair hearing on her qualifications, and her commitment to fairness, the rule of law, and interpreting the Constitution as written.” quote from his website
Jon Kyl
“As I made clear when I supported her confirmation as Solicitor General, a temporary political appointment is far different than a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court.” -quote from his website
metro weekly reports
When the Senate voted on her nomination as solicitor general, seven Republicans voted in support of Kagan’s nomination – Tom Coburn (R-Okla.), Susan Collins (R-Me.), Richard Lugar (R-Ind.), Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.), Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) and Olympia Snowe (R-Me.).
Be a Seed for Change 
You must be logged in to post a comment.