Flake is on the House Floor Right Now
Let the games begin. Flake has 6 amendments tonight that will strip pork out of the Energy and Water Approps bill. Ed Frank of Americans for Prosperity points out that one of the amendments attempts to defund a project sponsored by Democratic Congressman Alan Mollohan. As you may know, Mollohan is under investigation by the Feds for using his position in Congress to steer earmarks to his district that benefit his friends and family. Yesterday, Flake's amendments were defeated soundly, as expected. Now one wonders what the majority of the House plans to do with the Mollohan project. Will they side with Flake, who's a champion for American taxpayers? Or will they side with a man under investigation for abusing the very process that these amendments are attempting to shine a spotlight on? We're always given a glimpse, from time to time, at the true character of Congress. Tonight, we're going to get a chance to gawk. UPDATE (8:44pm): Well, there you have it. The House voice voted to reject Flake's amendment that would strike Mollohan's project from the bill. Mollohan was nowhere to be found.
