Congressman calls his vote for labor measure a mistake

[Itchinjim]

Source: Quad City Times

A surprising vote by U.S. Rep. Bobby Schilling, R-Ill., and two dozen other House Republicans last month has upset some conservatives.

Schilling has acknowledged his vote on the budget amendment was a mistake, and he says he'll vote the other way next time.


Schilling and 25 other House Republicans voted against a proposal that would have prevented federal funds from being used for construction projects requiring a project labor agreement, or PLA.

Critics of such agreements, including many conservatives, say they drive up costs and favor unions.



Read more: http://qctimes.com/news/local/government-and-politics/article_83385410-4c7f-11e0-ac3a-001cc4c002e0.html?mode=story

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Boy he really must have pissed off the Koch Bros with this vote. And to think that this douchebag occupies Lane Evans' old seat.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. Isn't it a little late for regret?

Goddamn it.

[emulatorloo]

2. Ah, Poor little thing forgot to look at his marching orders

[Overseas]

3. Hope he is on the recall list.

He's definitely on the GOP Cruelty for Profit team.

[Alexander]

4. He's a US Representative, and not eligible for recall.

[Overseas]

8. Darn. Sorry to hear that. //nt

[Drale]

5. Self Delete

[Auggie]

6. "Apology" voting -- bullshit

[CC]

7. So wonder how much money they took

away and how much money they are offering to donate now.

[L. Coyote]

9. LAW: Universal Declaration of Human Rights: "Everyone has the right to form and to join trade unions

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: "Everyone has the right to form and to join trade unions"

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x621314

Legal effect ... Declaration was explicitly adopted ... binding on all member states ........

[Populist_Prole]

10. You're a day late and a dollar short Bob

I guess it validates the adage that it's better to ask for forgiveness than permission.