WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 ?? Shortly after winning a majority last year, Democrats triumphantly declared that they would put Congress back to work, promising an ??end to the two-day workweek.? And indeed, the House has clocked more time in Washington this year than in any other session since 1995, when Republicans, newly in control, sought to make a similar point.

But 10 months into the session, with their legislative agenda often in gridlock with the Bush administration and a big election year looming, the Democrats are now planning a lighter schedule when the 110th Congress begins its second year in mid-January.

The House majority leader, Representative Steny H. Hoyer of Maryland, told fellow Democrats this week that the House would not be in session next year on Fridays, except in June for work on appropriations bills.

Explaining that decision to reporters, Mr. Hoyer said, ??I do intend to have more time for members to work in their districts and to be close to their families.?

His comments drew snickers from Republicans, who are quite happy to share their view that the American people did not get much value for all the extra time lawmakers spent in Washington.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/27/wa...on/27cong.html

Dems, Repubs, who gives a rats ass..........the money these people make with the benifit package. DAMN! They don't show for debates or votes now they need a shorter work week?

Have a good one!:jointsmile:
Psycho4Bud Reviewed by Psycho4Bud on . Democrats Plan a Shorter Workweek WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 ?? Shortly after winning a majority last year, Democrats triumphantly declared that they would put Congress back to work, promising an ??end to the two-day workweek.? And indeed, the House has clocked more time in Washington this year than in any other session since 1995, when Republicans, newly in control, sought to make a similar point. But 10 months into the session, with their legislative agenda often in gridlock with the Bush administration and a big election Rating: 5