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[MJD438]

did the stream die, or is my phone just being a PITA?

On break until 1150.

 

[buzzsaw]

chatroom says they're on bio break or something. resuming in a few minutes

 

[andimorony]

Just got knocked out of the audio link and can't get it back via the General Assy site.

Because they took a break..."ten minutes" (which may be more like 25 but stand by...

 

[ineoin]

Just saw this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=0sujnvIV4g4

This is Great!!!!!!

 

[bigjoegood1]

did the stream die, or is my phone just being a PITA?

I think a short recess was called

 

[Clovis]

If I were a betting kinda guy, I would guess they are being asked to fix the amendment that passed then got defeated. It looked bad and was and is embarrassing. Just a WA guess.

 

[TxAggie]

I wonder if the arm twisting is to get them to scrap all the committee amendments and start over with the exact version the senate passed, so that they can save the effort needed to reconcile those bills

Actually, I think they WANT the house version to be different. If it goes to conference, it's a closed session with, what, 6 people, all of whom will be MOM's kids. In conference they can basically rewrite the thing, then present a completely new bill to both chambers for an up/down vote, no amendments.

 

[dblas]

Getting ready to come back for session.

 

[buzzsaw]

Actually, I think they WANT the house version to be different. If it goes to conference, it's a closed session with, what, 6 people, all of whom will be MOM's kids. In conference they can basically rewrite the thing, then present a completely new bill to both chambers for an up/down vote, no amendments.

how are the closed session participants chosen? by speakers of the leg. branches?

 

[occbrian]

how are the closed session participants chosen? by speakers of the leg. branches?

Senate President and House Speaker.

So, by the worst people possible. Other than MoM and Frosh. But Frosh would probably be a part of the conference.

 

[dblas]

Speaker appoints from the house, The President of the Senate appoints for the Senate for a conference committee.

 

[BenL]

Actually, I think they WANT the house version to be different. If it goes to conference, it's a closed session with, what, 6 people, all of whom will be MOM's kids. In conference they can basically rewrite the thing, then present a completely new bill to both chambers for an up/down vote, no amendments.

Now that owemalley has all of his whores back in line, this may be the plan.

 

[Tashtego]

Actually, I think they WANT the house version to be different. If it goes to conference, it's a closed session with, what, 6 people, all of whom will be MOM's kids. In conference they can basically rewrite the thing, then present a completely new bill to both chambers for an up/down vote, no amendments.

That seems reasonable too. But if they were going to do that, why did they bother accepting any amendments in the House? It seems to me the House amendments were accepted because Dems felt they had to--that feeling will still be in place when the reconciliation version gets presented.

 

[buzzsaw]

thanks for confirmation occbrian and dblas.

 

[JasonB]

The only upside of the conference is it gives us more time to contact donors to pull their upcoming donations.

 

[MDvoice]

They are late once again, not to mention they were late to start the session. I mean its amzing they lack of respect that they have for the public.

 

[jaycee2004]

Where did the feed go? I have tried to refresh but no luck

 

[BenL]

How can any of them look at themselves in the mirror or have ANY self respect after this?

I'd have more respect for them if they are at least true believers; but to know this law is BS, know your constituency doesn't want this and vote for it just because a lame duck governor threatens you? That makes you the lowest form of coward.

 

[buzzsaw]

i heard some static... perhaps they're on their way back in?


(also, they have to clean the blood off from whipping the dems)

 

[TxAggie]

That seems reasonable too. But if they were going to do that, why did they bother accepting any amendments in the House? It seems to me the House amendments were accepted because Dems felt they had to--that feeling will still be in place when the reconciliation version gets presented.

They have to make some false pretense of a good show. We will see this week. If the Senate votes down the changes from the House, prepare to purchase KY in bulk.