What congress should do

Hi

Today I will make some suggestions which apply to congress. I believe that if conservatives make this a talking point in the 2010 congressional elections we can recapture the house. One of the things that has always irked me is the way bill become enacted into law. Often, a bill is sponsored and debated by one house and then in the other house it is modified. It goes to a committee which reconciles the two versions. The version agreed upon by the committee must then go back to both houses for passing. However, many times in order to achieve a compromise,changes are made. Some times these changes are not what was debated but "sneak" through because the congress people want the original bill. This is how many bills are pushed through, and it is totally bogus. Special interests are served, not the American people. This should be stopped completely. Conservative candidates should adopt a platform of open and honest government and it should include the cessation of this manner of passing legislation.

Another thing which always bothered me is the manner in which committee assignments are chosen. Seniority is the measure, this leads to people creating their own little kingdom, this is done by limiting or cutting off debate. Even the freezing or tabling of bills is done. Look at all the power men like Senators Stevens of Alaska, Senator Byrd of West Virginia and Congressman Wrangle of New York have held in their years in congress. This gives them additional power and they use this added power as a means to campaign for reelection. Catch 22. This is not what makes for a good democratic government.

The next problem is the tacking on of measures which do not reflect the intent of the original bill. For example,if a bill which funds veterans benefits s in the hopper, any one can tack on a bill which ear marks a sum for farm water irrigation. Would some one please explain to me what farm water irrigation has to do with veterans benefits. Too often this has been done and if the conservative wish to regain control of the house, they must make this an issue. The American people want it and they will support those candidates who stand for this correction.

It is only with a comprehensive policy that the conservative can survive and restore sanity to the running of our government.

I will continue in future blogs to spell out some suggestions, stay tuned.

I ask that you remember our service people and pray for them.
GOD Bless.