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Grampus on Thursday, November 30, 2006 1:43:29 PM
Democrats Reject Key 9/11 Panel Suggestion
By Jonathan Weisman [ Full Story ]
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, November 30, 2006; Page A07
- Rep. Pelosi: ‘Democrats have a new direction for the American people — one that will fully implement the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission’ — Press release, June 13, 2006
- Sen. Reid said if Democrats take power, they would…fully implement the 9/11 Commission’s recommendations — Las Vegas Sun, October 9, 2006
It was a solemn pledge, repeated by Democratic leaders and candidates over and over: If elected to the majority in Congress, Democrats would implement all of the recommendations of the bipartisan commission that examined the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
But with control of Congress now secured, Democratic leaders have decided for now against implementing the one measure that would affect them most directly: a wholesale reorganization of Congress to improve oversight and funding of the nation's intelligence agencies. Instead, Democratic leaders may create a panel to look at the issue and produce recommendations, according to congressional aides and lawmakers.
But with control of Congress now secured, Democratic leaders have decided for now against implementing the one measure that would affect them most directly: a wholesale reorganization of Congress to improve oversight and funding of the nation's intelligence agencies.
- Betrayal is a way of life for Democrats…voters for them should be incensed…however, ethics and truth do not seem important to them. Get used to it.
Grampus