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THE MUSINGS OF A TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN DEMOCRAT

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Monday, January 18, 2010

Speaker Ralston's interesting take on 'hawks' (lawmakers who had the authority to join any committee at any time in order to push a particular vote)

From the AJC's Political Insider:

House Speaker David Ralston . . . .[last Friday and as previously promised,] rescinded the appointment of all “hawks” – lawmakers who carried the authority to join any committee at any time in order to push a particular vote.

“While this system was initiated to enable House committees to more readily meet their quorum requirements, it has become a tool used strictly for partisan purposes,” Ralston said. “Under my leadership, I am committed to working across the aisle and ensuring an equal voice to all House members no matter their party affiliation.”

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