Obama to Congress in weekly address: Get back in town and pass some bills

[DonViejo]

Source: Daily Kos

Some Members of Congress are more worried about their jobs and their paychecks this campaign season than they are about yours.

President Obama in this morning's weekly address this week blasted Congress—and in most instances, Republican members—for skipping town (yes, he used that expression) with bills languishing, problems proliferating and citizens strapped.

Last week, without much fanfare, Members of the House of Representatives banged a gavel, turned out the lights, and rushed home, declaring their work finished for now.

If that frustrates you, it should – because their work isn’t finished.

See, when they skipped town, Members of Congress left a whole bunch of proposals sitting on the table – actions that would create jobs, boost our economy, and strengthen middle-class security.The items left undone that could use a little action:



Read more: http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/09/22/1135039/-Obama-to-Congress-in-weekly-address-Get-back-in-town-and-pass-some-bills

[Panasonic]

1. Obama now knows that SS Rmoney is sinking

and now needs to focus on the downticket races so it can favor the Democrats.

Good work, Obama.

[bluestateguy]

2. He has the authority to call them back into special session

That is what Harry Truman did in the 1948 campaign.

Of course, Obama can call them back, but Boehner could just adjourn the House the next day.

[RoccoR5955]

3. I just sent out messages to my congressman

Who is a RapeubliCON. Told him that he should be at work passing bills for WE THE PEOPLE. Not just working on them, but passing them. He can contact the Speaker, and demand that he call Congress back into session. I have also posted to his THREE facebook pages, and will continue to do so until he gets back to work!

[defacto7]

4. KR

[DonRedwood]

5. +1