Republicans Have No Shame; They Award DeLay a Cushy Seat
The indicted congressman lands a coveted appointment to the Appropriations Committee | storyHaving DeLay act as a fiscal watchdog makes about as much sense as electing Libya chairman of the U Human Rights Commission .AP
: WASHINGTON – Indicted Rep. Tom DeLay, forced to step down as the No. 2 Republican in the House, scored a soft landing Wednesday as GOP leaders rewarded him with a coveted seat on the Appropriations Committee.
DeLay, R-Texas, also claimed a seat on the subcommittee overseeing the Justice Department, which is currently investigating an influence-peddling scandal involving disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff and his dealings with lawmakers. The subcommittee also has responsibility over NASA — a top priority for DeLay, since the Johnson Space Center is located in his Houston-area district. | story
Truthdig says: Having DeLay act as a fiscal watchdog makes about as much sense as electing Libya chairman of the U.N. Human Rights Commission.
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