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ebonlockI really hope the people of Indiana are lining up to kick this guy in the balls:
U.S. Rep. Dan Burton (R-IN) this morning apologized for missing 19 votes to play in a golf tournament in January.
Burton, who has not responded to requests for comment, made his apology during an appearance on a conservative radio talk show in Indianapolis.
Burton told talk show host Greg Garrison that he made reservations to play in the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic when Republicans were still in control of the House.
When Democrats took control, he did not expect them to schedule votes so early in the month. "I probably made a mistake," he said. [Editor's note: Yeah, I mean Jesus Christ they expect us to work right off the bat? What the hell is wrong with these people?]
He said, however, he hasn't yet met the perfect person who hasn't made any mistakes.
Burton missed votes to reduce college costs and cut oil industry tax breaks so he could play in the Palm Springs, Calif. golf tournament in January.
Burton also missed hearings on Iraq and North Korea to play in the event, which pairs top golfers with politicians and celebrities such as actor and director Clint Eastwood.
A review of House votes for the past decade shows the Indianapolis Republican has been absent every year votes coincided with the tournament: 2007, 2005, 2004, 2003 and 2001. This year in January, he missed a total of 20 out of 73 votes.
Also for those who still remember the Libby case, you might want to check out FireDogLake's coverage of Novakula's testimony, which makes me wish I had an icon from The Colbert Report showing Novak in bat form flying away from prison because no bars can hold him...
U.S. Rep. Dan Burton (R-IN) this morning apologized for missing 19 votes to play in a golf tournament in January.
Burton, who has not responded to requests for comment, made his apology during an appearance on a conservative radio talk show in Indianapolis.
Burton told talk show host Greg Garrison that he made reservations to play in the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic when Republicans were still in control of the House.
When Democrats took control, he did not expect them to schedule votes so early in the month. "I probably made a mistake," he said. [Editor's note: Yeah, I mean Jesus Christ they expect us to work right off the bat? What the hell is wrong with these people?]
He said, however, he hasn't yet met the perfect person who hasn't made any mistakes.
Burton missed votes to reduce college costs and cut oil industry tax breaks so he could play in the Palm Springs, Calif. golf tournament in January.
Burton also missed hearings on Iraq and North Korea to play in the event, which pairs top golfers with politicians and celebrities such as actor and director Clint Eastwood.
A review of House votes for the past decade shows the Indianapolis Republican has been absent every year votes coincided with the tournament: 2007, 2005, 2004, 2003 and 2001. This year in January, he missed a total of 20 out of 73 votes.
Also for those who still remember the Libby case, you might want to check out FireDogLake's coverage of Novakula's testimony, which makes me wish I had an icon from The Colbert Report showing Novak in bat form flying away from prison because no bars can hold him...
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Date: 2007-02-13 11:19 pm (UTC)