There was a story in the Washington Post this weekend by David A. Farenthold about the House GOP's decision to do away with votes on symbolic resolutions like this one:Their headline: Resolved: Congress is a joke
“The resolution, as offered, acknowledges how vital bees and other pollinators are to our ecosystem,” said Rep. Alcee L. Hastings (D-Fla.), advocating for the resolution on National Pollinator Week last July. He spoke for three minutes and 51 seconds.
“I urge all of my colleagues to become members of the Congressional Pollinator Protection Caucus,” Hastings said.
All members of the House were summoned for a vote, which came out 412 to 0 in favor of the pollinators.
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Wednesday, July 06, 2011
Is your Congressman a member of the Congressional Pollinator Protection Caucus?
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