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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDear Speaker Pelosi.
If McConnell tries to ram an appointment thru before the inauguration, then start to remove federal funding from the state of KY. Start with discretionary funding.
ALL appropriations start in the House. Use it.
Hoyt
(54,770 posts)FBaggins
(26,756 posts)Things start in the House... but must also pass the Senate and be signed by the President
roamer65
(36,747 posts)We control the House. Use it.
Time to play fucking HARDBALL.
If they cant get the senate to go along... nothing changes. Unless youre going to shut everything down at the end of the cycle... which wouldnt sell well
bottomofthehill
(8,343 posts)But this would not do that. It would ensure that all of the courts were not funded. A bill that does not fund KY Courts would never see the light of day in the Senate
Better to cut off any and all federal funds to the Wifes Family shipping Business
Wabbajack_
(1,300 posts)Unfortunately there is nothing constructive for the House to do, they have no role in this.
2naSalit
(86,748 posts)Willing or able to do such a thing. What she will do is make it a very painful move on his part. She'll draw political blood if need be.
herding cats
(19,566 posts)This is how it works.
Bayard
(22,128 posts)In punishing the entire state of Kentucky just because we have a power-mad asshole for a Senator.
You want to help? Donate to Amy McGrath.
roamer65
(36,747 posts)Last edited Sat Sep 19, 2020, 01:08 AM - Edit history (1)
Its a dead heat and I just sent Jaime Harrison money.