No House resolution honoring SEAL's bin Laden mission

[OhioChick]

Source: The Hill

05/04/11 08:52 PM ET

House Republicans say they have no plans to follow the Senate in passing a resolution honoring the military mission that killed Osama bin Laden.

The decision by GOP leaders follows new rules they enacted in January scrapping the tradition of congratulatory measures, which they complained clogged up the House floor.

The Senate on Tuesday passed a resolution, 97-0, commending “the men and women of the United States Armed Forces and the United States intelligence community for the tremendous commitment, perseverance, professionalism and sacrifice they displayed in bringing Osama bin Laden to justice.” The measure commended President Obama and reaffirmed the Senate’s commitment “to disrupting, dismantling and defeating al Qaeda.” It also recognized former President George W. Bush’s efforts after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

The lack of House action drew criticism from some Democrats, who said an exception to the new rules was more than warranted for the killing of America’s No. 1 enemy.

Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/house/159375-house-wont-honor-seal-mission-with-a-resolution

[Lasher]

1. Good.

The Senate should have just let the facts speak for themselves.

[Auntie Bush]

2. I'll bet if Bush (If he were president now) were president...they'd have no problem

passing the congratulatory resolution.

[Plucketeer]

3. LOL!

I congratulate you on your perceptive talents! The GOP would be devising NEW MEDALS to award those Seals with.

[rfranklin]

9. Actually a new medal for Bush as Saviour of the Nation...

The Honorable Order of the Codpiece with figleaf clusters!

[highplainsdem]

4. The article pointed out that Monday the House approved naming a TX courthouse for GW & GHW Bush, and

a post office for a soldier slain in Iraq.

[Angry Dragon]

5. A prison would be more fitting for those two

[bongbong]

6. Well...

The jail named after the guy who worked as Cheney's assistant from 2001 to 2009 would have to have a bar - VERY well stocked - as well.

[Tx4obama]

7. Here is why the Gop House does NOT do commemorative resolution s anymore ....

During the 2010 campaign, House Republican leaders promised to "eliminate expressions of appreciation and recognition for individuals, groups, events, and institutions."

Then at the beginning of the new session they adopted a rule NOT to do commemorative resolutions anymore other than naming post-offices.

Here's a link that has a full story regarding the issue:
http://politifact.com/truth-o-meter/promises/gop-pledge-o-meter/promise/688/eliminate-congressional-resolutions-to-honor-indiv/

[madamesilverspurs]

8. GOP also promised to deliver jobs.

So, instead, they stick to their promise of no commemorations.

Can you spell PETTY?


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