Pile on the pork.

October 1, 2008 at 9:11 pm --by Cindy Kilkenny · 9 Comments

Yes, something passed the Senate. There are some interesting details coming to light, including a tax exemption on wooden arrows for toys.

What the hell is in this thing? Here it is. If you figure it out, let me know.

(Don’t believe me? Search for “wooden” in the pdf file.)

An entire ACT is in this! The Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008.

I wouldn’t be surprised to find a kitchen sink.

Tags: Housing crisis · national

9 responses so far ↓

1 Wilson828 // Oct 1, 2008 at 9:16 pm

Probably something for an (I) Independent I would guess. More seriously, what do you think of a Congressman who turns “off” his email function on his website so you can’t talk with him? Sensenbrenner - really not surprising. Let’s not let citizen input get in the way of good ole fashion govt legislation.
2 Cindy Kilkenny // Oct 1, 2008 at 9:27 pm

Probably not a fair assessment, Wilson828. I’ve heard the congressional e-mail system has crashed several days in a row. Whatever you’re getting is probably a blanket message.

I did get something through earlier today. I’m sure Jim was thrilled, and I mean THRILLED, to hear from me.
3 Wilson828 // Oct 1, 2008 at 9:30 pm

Sounds like you let him have it? If so, good for you. And you were right - the email was down and is now up and running - he got his 3rd email from me this week. You shoulda run against this guy - he’s a boob.
4 Kate // Oct 1, 2008 at 9:46 pm

We still owe on our house, but since my computer hates .pdf, I can’t check to see if they included us in that bill. Probably won’t get my new truck either, will I.
5 Cindy Kilkenny // Oct 1, 2008 at 9:54 pm

Wilson, I’d love to run when Jimmy retires, but there will be several people in line before me.

Kate, don’t count on it. This is ugly stuff. I’m disgusted. (By the way, maybe we should e-mail exchange about that PDF problem. I bet I could help.)
6 Dan H // Oct 1, 2008 at 10:33 pm

That really seems like a bunch of garbage. Unbelievable.
7 Steve // Oct 1, 2008 at 10:39 pm

Great News!!! I just happen to be in the wooden arrow toy business. The system works!!! I lobbied my Senator for this break and he got it through. WooHoo!!!

BTW…I’m expanding into kitchen sinks. I lobbied for those too and secured some great options at a STEEP discount. Gravy train…here I come.

I may be away for awhile. The Missus wants to go to Brookfield WI and get a new outfit or 20.
8 Cindy Kilkenny // Oct 2, 2008 at 7:26 am

I confess, I fell asleep with the computer on my lap trying to read this bill. The sad geeky thing is that I was reading it at all!
9 Grant // Oct 2, 2008 at 9:54 am

Our politicians in DC can’t pass any bill that deals strictly with the issue at hand. They always have to load them down with pork in order to buy votes and also to sway “no” votes into voting “yes”. We have a disgusting and corrupt government. They let this problem develop and did nothing about it. Now they are trying to pretend they didn’t have anything to do with it. When social security goes broke, just watch the clowns dance trying to pretend they didn’t know anything about the problem. I despise our politicians….in general!