Republican Congress 2004

July 18, 2004

Republicans are in control of both sides of the Congress. They made a big deal out if it about four years ago, promising all sorts of action of issues stalled by the Democrats. They promised to work hard for the American people.

All lies.

In 2004, the 108th Congress is now the laziest one on record. It has taken more time off than any other since 1948. It will leave for a summer break in late July and when they do, they will leave behind many unresolved issues such as.

◊     A Fiscal year 2005 budget still not passed which will spend more and do little to reduce debt. Even if passed it won’t adequately address the economic mess Republican tax cuts for big companies and the rich have created.

◊     A one third trillion highway bill that is a true job bill that will help states put thousands to work at good paying jobs and not the thousands of new minimum wage jobs Republicans tout as a success of their economic program.

◊     An energy bill to insure America has the energy supplies it needs.

Congress stalls, sits around, and is missing in action when business calls. They are not upholding their promises to work for Americans. We deserve better.

With the nation at war, with record deficits, and millions unemployed, the Republican controlled Congress is content to sit on its butt and do nothing.

This is un-American.