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Hardly working: Congress in session 126 days next year
Republican House Majority Leader Eric Cantor released the new House calendar for the 113th Congress on Friday, and if you thought the 112th Congress was unproductive—just wait.
In 2013, the House will be in session for a grand total of 126 days. Congress will spend roughly two-thirds of the year not working. In January, Congress will be in session for eight days—which, compared to August where they will be in session for two days, is considered a “full month.” June will be Congress’ busiest month with 16 whole days of work.
If only we could all give ourselves 239 days off every year.
http://tv.msnbc.com/2012/11/30/hardly-working-congress-in-session-126-days-next-year/
In 2013, the House will be in session for a grand total of 126 days. Congress will spend roughly two-thirds of the year not working. In January, Congress will be in session for eight days—which, compared to August where they will be in session for two days, is considered a “full month.” June will be Congress’ busiest month with 16 whole days of work.
If only we could all give ourselves 239 days off every year.
http://tv.msnbc.com/2012/11/30/hardly-working-congress-in-session-126-days-next-year/
Well, that I agree on rivll!! I have my doubts as well.
I am more bothered by the days they spend in session accomplishing nothing.
My husband has days 'in the field' and days in his office. Totally different kinds of days but work none the less either way. I just assume that is what this situation is as well.
And since it is actually MORE days this year than last, it seems like one of those 'stir em up' type of articles.
Doesn't mean that I think these guys are doing a great job. Because frankly, more days sitting staring at each other not getting anywhere aren't going to help anything.
My husband has days 'in the field' and days in his office. Totally different kinds of days but work none the less either way. I just assume that is what this situation is as well.
And since it is actually MORE days this year than last, it seems like one of those 'stir em up' type of articles.
Doesn't mean that I think these guys are doing a great job. Because frankly, more days sitting staring at each other not getting anywhere aren't going to help anything.
" Maybe you don't fully understand the concept of in session and working in one's office. "
I understand the concept, I am just not convinced they are really doing what they are paid for.
I understand the concept, I am just not convinced they are really doing what they are paid for.
You are so funny. I'm not defending them. They work about the same as the United States Senate. Maybe you don't fully understand the concept of in session and working in one's office.
No, I definitely wasn't defending them. ;0)
I have no doubt that many ARE indeed slackers. Like I said, maybe the better picture is the voting record...or a combination of the two.
Hey, cut them a break, rivil, have you ever dealt with PARKING in DC? It's a nightmare. I feel VERY bad that they have to contend with that. They really have MUCH bigger challenges than we could EVER imagine.
Poor guys! ;0)
I have no doubt that many ARE indeed slackers. Like I said, maybe the better picture is the voting record...or a combination of the two.
Hey, cut them a break, rivil, have you ever dealt with PARKING in DC? It's a nightmare. I feel VERY bad that they have to contend with that. They really have MUCH bigger challenges than we could EVER imagine.
Poor guys! ;0)
I am teasing--not always possible to tell and I know you weren't really defending them, ng
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