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Dems move to end recommit rules, chairman


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The beat goes on...can't let the chosen ones not hold sway or let other viewpoints creep in....

 

"House Democrats tentatively plan to repeal term limits for committee chairmanships when the 111th Congress convenes on Tuesday, according to senior House aides. The result would remove one of the signature reforms from the 12-year House Republican rule and likely would cause angry debate during the usually ceremonial opening day festivities."...

 

..."Another controversial prospective rules change, which would have more immediate impact on day-to-day activities in the House, is a significant weakening of the "motion to recommit," which provides the minority party at least one opportunity to offer an alternative to pending legislation."...

 

http://www.nationaljournal.com/njonline/no_20081231_6355.php

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