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Title: LaHood Blames His Former GOP Colleagues For FAA Impasse
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THE HILL
URL Source: http://thehill.com/blogs/transporta ... gop-colleagues-for-faa-impasse
Published: Aug 3, 2011
Author: Bob Cusack
Post Date: 2011-08-03 11:38:32 by Brian S
Keywords: None
Views: 57611
Comments: 99
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Wednesday blamed "one or two people who wouldn't compromise" for the impasse in Congress that has led to a partial shutdown of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). LaHood, a Republican who served in the House, called in to C-SPAN's "Washington Journal" show to rip Congress for not passing an FAA reauthorization bill before recessing for the summer. LaHood did not specify the one or two people he was talking about, but praised Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) for putting aside his state and ego to resolve the stalemate. He said Reid was willing to move a House-passed bill through the Senate even though it would have cut funding for an airport in Nevada. Reid "stood tall," LaHood said. Throughout the interview, LaHood pointed the finger at Republicans for being "stubborn," saying the failure of Congress has led to the loss of 4,000 jobs at FAA and 70,000 construction employees to stop working. Asked if there is any chance that there could be a breakthrough before next month, an exasperated LaHood said, "The answer is no." He explained that an act of Congress is needed, adding that unanimous consent would be required in the House and Senate. Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) has indicated he won't let that happen, LaHood claimed. However, a spokesman for Boehner said Wednesday said the problem was the Democratically-controlled Senate. “The only reason 80,000 jobs are at stake is that Senate Democratic Leaders chose to play politics rather than keep their word and pass the House bill," Boehner spokesman Michael Steel said in a statement. "That’s indefensible, and they should end this crisis immediately.” LaHood suggested he will be spending August criticizing Congress in the hopes that the situation will be quickly resolved when lawmakers return in September. He repeatedly mocked legislators for going on "their vacation" and not adhering to their own rhetoric on jobs. While pointing out that Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) and other Senate Republicans objected to an unanimous consent request on the FAA bill Tuesday, LaHood praised Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas) for her work on the measure.
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#33. To: Liberator (#30)
And your proof of this is what? You're typing talking points here. I'm one block north of one of the largest construction zones in North American right now and I can tell you that these guiys work their fucking asses off. What do you do for a "living" Libby? Still a real estate speculator? Gte your hands real dirty doingt hat work, eh? I'd suggest that if you believe that this work is so easy and breeds laziness and corruption, you should feel free to try it.
America...My Kind Of Place... "I truly am not that concerned about [bin Laden]..." "THE MILITIA IS COMING!!! THE MILITIA IS COMING!!!" I lurk to see if someone other than Myst or Pookie posts anything...
You mean in the SS, right? ;-)
#1. To: Goldi-Lox (#0) I used the wrong link. yukon posted on 2011-03-27 1:40:47 ET
Excellent proposal, Skip. The military has always been one of THE most bloated bureaucracies of the US goob and a budget-hog. But then again, war is important "business" for the fedgov AND military hardware suppliers, isn't it?
#1. To: Goldi-Lox (#0) I used the wrong link. yukon posted on 2011-03-27 1:40:47 ET
A gazillion dollars (give or take a bazillon?)
#1. To: Goldi-Lox (#0) I used the wrong link. yukon posted on 2011-03-27 1:40:47 ET
I'm putting you in charge of a special Congressional Blue Ribbon panel. Now you're talking. Goob drones should not and can not be Unionized. Let's face it - Union drones' jobs are protected - despite mediocrity and low-quality work in too many cases. As to other Unions, well we've seen what a fine job the United Auto Workers has done since the 70s to the American car industry quality...not to mention bankruptcies. Why must WE THE PEOPLE be coerced into buying stock in Union-controlled car companies?? Since when should goob buy private companies loke some kind of....socialist country? Oh, that's right - because the Dem Congress and Dem Prez said so. And then there are the Dem-thugs at SEIU.
#1. To: Goldi-Lox (#0) I used the wrong link. yukon posted on 2011-03-27 1:40:47 ET
Try pinging me IF you've got something to say about me... But here's your chance to explain the "demented" part. Tick...tick...
#1. To: Goldi-Lox (#0) I used the wrong link. yukon posted on 2011-03-27 1:40:47 ET
As usual, you're wrong as hell, and dumb as sin.
#1. To: Goldi-Lox (#0) I used the wrong link. yukon posted on 2011-03-27 1:40:47 ET
Admit it...she NAILED you... In my salad days at 4UM, there were several over there who gave you up.
America...My Kind Of Place... "I truly am not that concerned about [bin Laden]..." "THE MILITIA IS COMING!!! THE MILITIA IS COMING!!!" I lurk to see if someone other than Myst or Pookie posts anything...
Chyeah. My arm's killing me from that feather-duster swipe.
#1. To: Goldi-Lox (#0) I used the wrong link. yukon posted on 2011-03-27 1:40:47 ET
YOU actually had 'salad days' over at 4um? That's news to me.
#1. To: Goldi-Lox (#0) I used the wrong link. yukon posted on 2011-03-27 1:40:47 ET
I said something nice about you. Deal with it.
Libby's back to demanding replies and putting posters on the clock, so pretty soon Libby will be in detox again. I guess Medicare will pay for as many as it takes.
Yep...you must have blinked...
America...My Kind Of Place... "I truly am not that concerned about [bin Laden]..." "THE MILITIA IS COMING!!! THE MILITIA IS COMING!!!" I lurk to see if someone other than Myst or Pookie posts anything...
LOL
#1. To: Goldi-Lox (#0) I used the wrong link. yukon posted on 2011-03-27 1:40:47 ET
Something that has interested me for some time is recessions during a Republican administration is a business cycle thing while a downturn during a Democrat administration is the result of that president's policy. Recessions and depressions are a feature of capitalism, don't believe me - then check out the record through the 19th century. The golden age of the free market was only golden for a few at the top.
"...all of the equations in neoclassical economics are rubbish. The differential equations describe nothing. Economics is not about mathematics, it is about the human being." Sandeep Jaitly
Now THAT'S funny.
#1. To: Goldi-Lox (#0) I used the wrong link. yukon posted on 2011-03-27 1:40:47 ET
That statement alone makes you an ignorant fool (and that's not language I often use).
"...all of the equations in neoclassical economics are rubbish. The differential equations describe nothing. Economics is not about mathematics, it is about the human being." Sandeep Jaitly
He actually types as fast or faster than badeye, with greater accuracy too. /being nice to Libby
You may be right in your observation, but 0bama IS a destroyer of ALL things American and capitalist. That was his promise - even during his campaign, so no one should be surprised that we're being cratered.
#1. To: Goldi-Lox (#0) I used the wrong link. yukon posted on 2011-03-27 1:40:47 ET
You give and you take, Fred. I should be flattered by "good and demented"? LOL
#1. To: Goldi-Lox (#0) I used the wrong link. yukon posted on 2011-03-27 1:40:47 ET
Contemplating my vocation because I oppose your advocacy of Unions and goob dronism had what to do with anything, Your Honor?
#1. To: Goldi-Lox (#0) I used the wrong link. yukon posted on 2011-03-27 1:40:47 ET
It is just your outlook on things that are demented. If it makes you feel better, you're not the only one.
Fred's right on. You'll be gone in a short time...... off to Medicare paid for detox.
Like which ones? Oh, yes. I know I'm in good company, so I feel MUCH better about your "compliment," aka noogie.
#1. To: Goldi-Lox (#0) I used the wrong link. yukon posted on 2011-03-27 1:40:47 ET
The NUMMI plant experiment proved that American union workers can produce a quality product and make a profit in the US using Japanese management theory. Actually Japanese manufacturing adopted a management theory developed by an American.
"...all of the equations in neoclassical economics are rubbish. The differential equations describe nothing. Economics is not about mathematics, it is about the human being." Sandeep Jaitly
Yeah, yeah - I did read the rest of your post, but was trying to save you from yourself... For some odd reason, you wanna keep on mentioning "detox" (cough, cough.)
#1. To: Goldi-Lox (#0) I used the wrong link. yukon posted on 2011-03-27 1:40:47 ET
Back attcha dude.
"...all of the equations in neoclassical economics are rubbish. The differential equations describe nothing. Economics is not about mathematics, it is about the human being." Sandeep Jaitly
Actually Japanese manufacturing adopted a management theory developed by an American. So was it arrogance, stupidity, entitlement, or just Commie underpinnings that undermined the American model?
#1. To: Goldi-Lox (#0) I used the wrong link. yukon posted on 2011-03-27 1:40:47 ET
For some odd reason, you wanna keep on mentioning "detox" (cough, cough.) I've mentioned it exactly twice,
OUCH!! Somebody call in a medivac.
#1. To: Goldi-Lox (#0) I used the wrong link. yukon posted on 2011-03-27 1:40:47 ET
Yeah, that's the propaganda your handlers feed you - first they tell you what you heard, and then they tell you what it means.
"...all of the equations in neoclassical economics are rubbish. The differential equations describe nothing. Economics is not about mathematics, it is about the human being." Sandeep Jaitly
Consecutively. Wanna try for a third mention?
#1. To: Goldi-Lox (#0) I used the wrong link. yukon posted on 2011-03-27 1:40:47 ET
Medevac is the preferred spelling, as in medical evacuation.
All we have to do is...look around and ask other people what THEY think. We ARE cratered. That WAS 0bama's Plan. Mission: ACCOMPLISHED. Why and how do you delude yourself otherwise? Things are VERY unstable. BY DESIGN. Many MANY people are preparing themselves for utter chaos and anarchy.
#1. To: Goldi-Lox (#0) I used the wrong link. yukon posted on 2011-03-27 1:40:47 ET
I'm off to lunch. Later 'gator.
Oh, I forgot - you are our resident Spelling Master here. Thanks, Fred.
#1. To: Goldi-Lox (#0) I used the wrong link. yukon posted on 2011-03-27 1:40:47 ET
Wanna try for a third mention? If it's indicated I might mention it a hundred times. So what?
"Your Honor the statement is incompetent, irrelevant, and immaterial!" I used to watch Perry Mason.
"...all of the equations in neoclassical economics are rubbish. The differential equations describe nothing. Economics is not about mathematics, it is about the human being." Sandeep Jaitly
It's not my business what your AA guru suggests is "normal." Your full recovery is what's important here.
#1. To: Goldi-Lox (#0) I used the wrong link. yukon posted on 2011-03-27 1:40:47 ET
Arrogance and greed in the ruling, and ruling class wannabes.
"...all of the equations in neoclassical economics are rubbish. The differential equations describe nothing. Economics is not about mathematics, it is about the human being." Sandeep Jaitly
You seem to be the expert on that here.
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Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/LatestOnly just as long as they extort their compensation well beyond their skill level. When they don't, they demonstratively become selfish thugs.
--GW Bush
--Sarah Palin's version of "The Midnight Ride of Paul revere"
#34. To: war (#13)
He's an old man on SS...
#35. To: Skip Intro (#14)
While were at it why don't we fire all those fat government deadbeats who work for the military? Do you have any idea how much they're costing us?
#36. To: war, Skip Intro (#15)
I wonder how much we would save if we immediately ended both wars and also brought home our soldiers in every nation that they are currently nothing more than mercs?
#37. To: Skip Intro (#21)
(Edited)
But let's fire everybody else who's in a union or works for the government. That will do wonders for the recovery.
#38. To: Fred Mertz (#26)
He did seem like a very good person - with a demented outlook on things. Kind of like liberator and dozens of others.
#39. To: lucysmom (#28)
Them lazy government and union workers that just lost their jobs were paying for his SS and Medicare.
#40. To: Liberator (#39)
--GW Bush
--Sarah Palin's version of "The Midnight Ride of Paul revere"
#41. To: war (#40)
Admit it...she NAILED you...
#42. To: war (#40)
In my salad days at 4UM, there were several over there who gave you up.
#43. To: Liberator (#38)
#44. To: Fred Mertz (#43)
(Edited)
I said something nice about you. Deal with it.
#45. To: Liberator (#42)
YOU actually had 'salad days' over at 4um?
--GW Bush
--Sarah Palin's version of "The Midnight Ride of Paul revere"
#46. To: war (#45)
#47. To: Liberator (#31)
Oh...And 0bama's Administration for SOME reason has a fetish for destroying the US domestic coal/oil industries, undermining small business, and totally annihilated the confidence of American business to expand or even start.
#48. To: mininggold (#44)
Libby's back to demanding replies and putting posters on the clock, so pretty soon Libby will be in detox again.
#49. To: Liberator (#32)
...nor a parasitic socialist like you.
#50. To: mininggold (#44)
#51. To: lucysmom (#47)
Recessions and depressions are a feature of capitalism, don't believe me - then check out the record through the 19th century. The golden age of the free market was only golden for a few at the top.
#52. To: Fred Mertz (#43)
I said something nice about you. Deal with it.
#53. To: lucysmom (#49)
That statement alone makes you an ignorant fool (and that's not language I often use).
#54. To: Liberator (#52)
#55. To: Liberator (#48)
(Edited)
Now THAT'S funny.
#56. To: Fred Mertz (#54)
It is just your outlook on things that are demented. If it makes you feel better, you're not the only one.
#57. To: Liberator (#37)
As to other Unions, well we've seen what a fine job the United Auto Workers has done since the 70s to the American car industry quality...
#58. To: mininggold (#55)
You'll be gone in a short time...... off to Medicare paid for detox.
#59. To: Liberator (#39)
As usual, you're wrong as hell, and dumb as sin.
#60. To: lucysmom (#57)
The NUMMI plant experiment proved that American union workers can produce a quality product and make a profit in the US using Japanese management theory.
#61. To: Liberator (#58)
Yeah, yeah - I did read the rest of your post, but was trying to save you from yourself...
#62. To: lucysmom (#59)
Back attcha dude.
#63. To: Liberator (#51)
That was his promise - even during his campaign, so no one should be surprised that we're being cratered.
#64. To: mininggold (#61)
I've mentioned it exactly twice,
#65. To: Liberator (#62)
#66. To: lucysmom (#63)
Yeah, that's the propaganda your handlers feed you - first they tell you what you heard, and then they tell you what it means.
#67. To: Liberator (#64)
#68. To: Fred Mertz (#65)
Medevac is the preferred spelling, as in medical evacuation.
#69. To: Liberator (#64)
Consecutively.
#70. To: Liberator (#53)
Contemplating my vocation because I oppose your advocacy of Unions and goob dronism had what to do with anything, Your Honor?
#71. To: mininggold (#69)
If it's indicated I might mention it a hundred times. So what?
#72. To: Liberator (#60)
So was it arrogance, stupidity, entitlement, or just Commie underpinnings that undermined the American model?
#73. To: Liberator (#71)
(Edited)
It's not my business what your AA guru suggests is "normal."
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