The Patriot Post® · Boehner Addresses 'Do-Nothing' Accusations

Lawmakers’ purported inability to pass legislation has many labeling them the ‘Do-Nothing’ Congress. Most of the blame comes from Democrats who say Republicans in the House serve as nothing but obstructionists unwilling to compromise (in leftist terms: bow to the Left’s agenda). But House Speaker John Boehner’s office set the record straight this week, writing, “While some media pundits would like you to believe otherwise, the Republican-led House of Representatives has been busy all year long, focused on policies that will help create jobs for American workers and their families. While more than 350 House-passed bills [emphasis aded] continue to stack up on Senator Reid’s desk, that has not deterred the House from its work on behalf of the American people. In July alone, Speaker Boehner sent more than half a dozen bills to the President’s desk for passage into law.” Who exactly is doing nothing? Because Democrats aren’t getting what they demand, they’re exploiting the emotions of low-info constituents by, for example, ridiculing the Koch brothers and Washington Redskins – neither of which demand any of Congress’ attention. More…