After acknowledging all the showmanship surrounding the end of the 111th Congressional lame duck session earlier this week--it seems only fitting to give a round of applause & very loud "way to go!" for the final accomplishments of this session, despite all of the wails, finger wagging, and 'nuh-uh'-ing by the Republicans.Topping the list:
- New START Treaty ratified
- Continuation/reinstatement of health care services for the 9/11 responders (Special shout out to John Stewart's 'shame on you' campaign that really helped)
- Repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell--one of the best presents of the all!
- Oh--and Nick reminds me: a big win for low-power FM stations with the passage of the Local Community Radio Act.
There are many more items I'm sure, but the summary statement: that's a lot of work done in a brief amount of time! What a great way to end the year, & a great high for the end of Pelosi's leadership. Thank you, Madam Speaker. And thanks, Mr. Obama, for looking & sounding so presidential (once again) at the press conference highlighting all the work that's taken place. Well done!
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