The GOP is perfectly happy to have the government hamstrung and powerless because that what their Russian and Chinese paymasters want.
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Shhhh I don't think you are allowed to say that in public.
This is the best summary I could come up with:
In a letter addressed to House Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) that was obtained by The Hill, the group of Democrats said they would support temporarily expanding his authority, which would allow the chamber to take up urgent bills including government funding and foreign aid.
“In light of our nation’s pressing issues, a looming government shutdown, and the attacks on our key ally, Israel, we strongly support an immediate vote to expand the Speaker Pro Tempore’s authorities to all for the consideration of a legislative agenda limited to the most pressing issues,” the letter said.
The group suggests McHenry should be able to introduce foreign aid and emergency funding for Ukraine and Israel, an extension of the current continuing resolution through Jan. 11 to prevent a government shutdown and the consideration of the remaining appropriations bills.
The letter said the Speaker Pro Tempore should also be granted the ability to introduce suspension bills to be evenly distributed among the majority and minority caucuses.
Members have discussed ways to give McHenry more temporary power but have run into opposition from conservatives.
“The government cannot continue to be hamstrung – leaving American families, our economy and nation security at risk,” the letter said.
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