That’s How It’s Supposed to Work

I object to the interpretation of the reporter.

Congress is locked in a partisan dispute over energy legislation that has produced plenty of combustible debate but is unlikely to produce a bill to help lower gas prices anytime soon.

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As the legislative process breaks down…

The legislative process is not breaking down.  This IS the legislative process.  You know… the one where we debate the issue, abide by the rules, and try to come to some sort of agreement as to the best course of action.  The entire legislative process is not encompassed in the passage of bills and the activity taking place in the Congress is not at all an indication that anything is breaking down.