Bending the Third Rail
Because We Should, We Can, We Do
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
That Gang Again
You know, the one's that couldn't shoot straight?
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A typographical error in a $39 billion domestic spending-cut bill signed into law by President Bush on Wednesday could mean another vote on the measure that passed only after Vice President Dick Cheney intervened with a tie-breaking vote.

The law, which sparked fury among Democrats and strong opposition from some Republicans in an election year, cuts funds for health care, student loan and other programs.

It passed the Senate only after Cheney cast his tie-breaking vote. The House passed it by a 216-214 margin.
Thankfully. These guys can't even screw people without making a mistake. Hopefully this bill will have to return to conference and be voted on again. Even if it passes again, it'll be worth a weeks worth of news coverage.

You know how you tell the GOP is in control? Nuthin' works right. BTW, Tom Oliphant the former columnist is writing a book on this exact point. The thesis of his book is that Republicans, through history, run good campaigns and govern poorly. I'm looking forward to it. I don't think the research will be too hard.
Written at 6:37 PM by Greyhair.
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