Mark S. Kuhar, Editor
Mark S. Kuhar, editor of Rock Products, has covered the aggregates and construction-materials industries for more than 20 years as a business journalist, associate publisher, blogger and digital-media specialist. He is a former winner of the Construction Writers Association’s Robert F. Boger Award for Editorials. Check back often for his posts, opinions and insights on industry developments, and commentary on topics of interest as he travels around the country. He can be reached at 330-722-4081, or mkuhar@mining-media.com.
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| Monday, 20 February 2012 16:00 |
 February 20, 2010 - Memo to Congress. Keep your stupid non-germane amendments off of our transportation bill! One of the most odious tools at a Congressperson's disposal is the ability to attach an amendment onto a bill that has absolutely nothing to do with the bill. Whatever a Congressman's particular issue of the moment, he has the chance to address it at the expense of a larger bill.
So as we are trying to pass a new infrastructure bill, the effort is being bogged down with non-germane amendments such as contraception restrictions and assistance to Egypt. This has to stop. Mr. Congressperson, If you want those issues addressed, get your own damn bill! Now get on with the important business of creating jobs through transportation reauthorization! |
