Mikulski blocks "Read the Bill" rule


Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) used procedural tactics this week to block an amendment offered by Sen. Jim Bunning (R-KY) to require all bills to be posted on the Internet 72 hours before they are considered by the Senate. It is outrageous -- but perhaps not surprising -- that a U.S. Senator would oppose such a modest proposal for transparency. Watch the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwZz7h6tmFY&feature=channel

TAKE ACTION!


Contact Sen. Mikulski and tell her you're not happy she opposed the 72-hour "Read the Bill" rule. And please don't let her office tell you the amendment was not germane. The Senate adopts amendments every day that aren't germane and this one was no different. Mikulski's number is (202) 224-4654 and you can email her here.

http://mikulski.senate.gov/Contact/contact.cfm

Sign the "Read the Bill" petition. Senators should read their bills and there should be a mandatory minimum 72-hour waiting period before the Senate considers any legislation. Click here to sign the petition