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November 30, 2006

Does This Mean the Honeymoon's Over

...in a "Read My Lips Redux" sort of way?

Democrats Reject Key 9/11 Panel Suggestion
Neither Party Has an Appetite for Overhauling Congressional Oversight of Intelligence

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.

They're the chosen ones and the WaPo is after them already?

Hang on, children. It's going to be a bumpy ride.

Posted by tree hugging sister at November 30, 2006 11:05 AM

Comments

Posted by: Ken S, Fifth String on the Banjo of Life at November 30, 2006 12:58 PM