Beltway Blips logo Beltway Blips 3 weeks ago

Sen. Whitehouse: ‘The Party of No’ has become the ‘Party of No Show.’

According to Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Republicans have devolved from the “ Party of No ” to the “Party of No Show.” Led by Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK), the Republican boycott of climate hearings has entered its second full day. Full Article at Beltway Blips

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  1. The party of ‘no’ has now devolved to the party of ‘no show.’
    Sheldon Whitehouse – Sheldon Whitehouse SOURCE: Firedoglake 3 weeks ago
  2. I'd urge everyone to come back to the table, re-engage and work together to move the process forward
    John Kerry – John Kerry SOURCE: EcoEarth News 4 weeks ago
  3. We look forward to working with them if they decide to participate ... But if they do not, we will move forward in accordance with the rules of the Senate and of this committee.
    Barbara Boxer – Barbara Boxer SOURCE: EcoEarth News 4 weeks ago
  4. These unrealistic assumptions mask the potential economic impacts of the bill ... EPA modeling is only as good as the assumptions that go into it.
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