GOP: "We don't care."

So...on a personal note, let me commend the honorable Martin T. Meehan, for voting in favor of the Gannon Resolution...which the House Republicans voted down.

In fact, let's commend all those who voted in favor of the resolution:

Voting in favor of the resolution were: (All Democrats) Rep. Conyers, Rep. Berman, Rep. Scott, Rep. Watt, Rep. Jackson-Lee, Rep. Waters, Rep. Meehan, Rep. Schiff, Rep. Sanchez, Rep. Van Hollen

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But, alas, the fix is in.

3/16/2005
Judiciary Committee quashes Democrats’ effort to demand credentialing info on ‘Gannon’
Filed under: General— site admin @ 5:42 pm


RAW STORY

The House Judiciary Committee voted against adopting a resolution demanding Bush agencies turn over all credentialing information related to James D. Guckert 21-10, the discredited conservative reporter and prostitute who wrote under the nom de guerre “Jeff Gannon.”

Rep. John Conyers (D-MI), the ranking Democrat on the committee, said the resolution was imperative to ensuring that the line between reporters and activists remains clear.

“If we don’t investigate this matter thoroughly,” Conyers said, “where and when will be draw the line? I plead with my committee members in the Judiciary to support this very plain but necessary [amendment].”

F. James Sensenbrenner, chairman of the committee, said he felt that “the Administration, in my opinion, has substantially investigated this matter.”

“The Secret Service has determined that Mr Guckert did not pose a danger to the President or his family,” Sensenbrenner said.

Sensenbrenner outlined his opposition to the measure in terms of not wanting to interfere with “competing investigations” by the Administration he said were already underway.

“I would reiterate the fact that the Administration has substantially complied with the request for information,” the Wisconsin Republican said.

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee said the matter demanded an investigation.

It “cries out for a House investigation,” she said. “I frankly believe that this is no less serious than my colleagues thought the Clinton investigation was to them.”

Jackson Lee said Gannon had engaged in a possible “penetration of the White House.”

Heh. She said, "penetration." I'm sure the double entendre is lost on no one.

Now. Down to business. If you're outraged by the vote, then bright and early tomorrow morning, call each representative who VOTED AGAINST the resolution.

Voting Against: (All Republicans) Rep. Sensenbrenner, Rep. Coble, Rep. (Lamar) Smith, Rep. Gallegly, Rep. Goodlatte, Rep. Chabot, Rep. Lungren, Rep. Jenkins, Rep. Cannon, Rep. Bachus, Rep. Inglis, Rep. Hostettler, Rep. Green, Rep. Keller, Rep. Issa, Rep. Flake, Rep. Pence, Rep. Forbes, Rep. King, Rep. Franks, Rep. Gohmert.

You can also make a note of those not present: Democrats: Rep. Boucher, Rep. Nadler, Rep. Lofgren, Rep. Delahunt, Rep. Wexler, Rep. Weiner, Rep. (Adam) Smith, Republicans: Rep. Hyde, Rep. Feeney.

Call early. Call often. Have friends call. Be respectful. Leave lots of messages. Feel free to e-mail them as well. Let them know you're outraged. Find out why they don't care that a male prostitute had unfettered access to secret White House and CIA documents.

Rep. Howard Coble: (202) 225-3065, (336) 333-5005, (336) 626-3060



Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner: (262) 784-1111, (202) 225-5101

Rep. Lamar Smith: 202-225-4236, 512-402-9743, 210-821-5024


Rep. Steve Chabot: (202) 225-2216, (513) 684-2723

Rep. Chris Cannon: (202) 225-7751, (801) 851-2500,(801) 955-3631

Rep. Spencer Bachus: 202 225-4921, 205 969-2296, 205 333-9894, 205 280-0704

Rep. Randy Forbes: 202-225-6365, 757-382-0080, 804-526-4969,434-634-5575,

Rep. Jeff Flake: (480) 833-0092, (202) 225-2635

Rep. Elton Gallegly: (202) 225-5811, (805) 497-2224,(805) 686-2525

Rep. Trent Franks: 202-225-4576, 623-776-7911

Rep. Louie Gohmert: 202-225-3035

Rep. Bob Goodlatte: (202) 225-5431, (540) 432-2391, (434) 845-8306, (540) 857-2672, (540) 885-3861

Rep. Mark Green: (202) 225-5665, (920) 437-1954, (920) 380-0061,


Rep. John Hostettler: (202) 225-4636, (812) 465-6484, (765) 793-2161,(812) 232-0523,(812) 882-0632

Rep. Bob Inglis: 202-225-6030, 864-232-1141, 864-427-2205, 864-582-6422

Rep. Darrell Issa: 202.225.3906, 760.599.5000, 909.693.2447

Rep. William Jenkins: (202) 225-6356, (423) 247-8161


Rep. Ric Keller: (202) 225-2176, (407) 872-1962, (888) 642-1211, (888) 642-1211


Rep. Steve King: (202) 225-4426, (712) 732-4197, (712) 224 4692, (712) 325-1404

Rep. Dan Lungren: (202) 225-5716, 916-859-9906


Rep. Mike Pence: (202) 225-3021, (765) 640-2919


All contact info was taken from their main congressional websites. Every US Congressman can be found here.


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