Wednesday, March 17, 2010

GOP Pushes Back on Slaughter Rule

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House Republicans will bring to the floor a resolution preventing the use of a self-executing rule, known in this instance as the “Slaughter Solution”, to “deem” the Senate bill passed without a direct vote.

The House’s newest Republican, Rep. Parker Griffith (Ala.) will reportedly sponsor the resolution. Rep. David Dreier (R., Calif.), ranking member of the Rules Committee, pledged support for the measure. In an e-mail Dreier said

“This resolution would ensure that voters get what they are demanding and what they deserve – a fair, open, transparent vote"

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