House Democrats kicked off the new session with a 100-hour legislative blitz that is planned to allow them to post a series of quick victories before President Bush even delivers his State of the Union address toward the end of this month.
But even as Democrats filtered back to Capitol Hill on Tuesday in anticipation of the opening of the 110th Congress on Thursday, there was confusion about just when the 100 hours would officially begin. Would it be as soon as the new Congress was sworn in and began voting on internal rules changes? Or when the House takes up its first actual legislation on Tuesday?
And since it is 100 hours of strictly legislative activity, the clock will be on pause when House members give their customary one-minute speeches at the start of each day and during the “special orders” at night when members reserve floor time to carry on about their favorite issues.
Last Monday was out since the House, despite Democratic pledges of a disciplined five-day work schedule, will not be in session. The day off was scheduled to allow freshmen lawmakers time to return from an orientation session - and others to attend the college football national championship game.
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