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Lame Duck?

Posted Dec 17, 2010 by Matt Bales | Comments ( 2 ) | Filed in: General, Politics

The “Lame Duck” session of Congress is the period between November 2, 2010 and the swearing-in of the new Congress in mid-January.  Usually a slow time on Capitol Hill, members, their staff, even the media, is trying to get out of town for the Holiday Season However, holiday plans may be on hold this year. 

The Senate is planning to work this weekend to debate “the New START Treaty and a trillion-dollar spending bill to keep government running.”  Perhaps the defeated Democratic members of the House and Senate wanted to have their final say---or maybe the Democratic leadership sees an opportunity to ram through pent-up partisan legislation before the Republicans take over the House and close the margin in the Senate. 

One political pundit, Jeff Crouere, says, “The disgusting spectacle of the lame duck session of Congress is horrible to watch.  Democrats have completely ignored the November election results and the message from the people of this country.”

Since President Obama took office in 2009, Congress has worked well into the Holiday Season to deliver their gift – legislation –to the American people.  Last year we got Healthcare Reform on Christmas Eve.  What is in the stocking this year?

With a 13% approval rating, one would think that Congress would be eager to get out of town, the Democratic majority wants one last hooray before the Republicans take over.

Despite the typical Washington bubble last minute gouging, we are encouraged with what is around the corner in 2011. 

All in all, 2010 was a great year for Cornerstone Solutions and our clients.  We wish everyone a happy, safe and healthy Holiday Season. 

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