There must be some mistake here.
Republicans used their weekly address on Saturday to push a highway bill that is being opposed on the right by the Club for Growth. ...The Hill
Huh?
Rep. Pat Meehan (R-Pa.) argued that the bill is vital for the economy and highlighted the fact that it has no earmarks, unlike GOP-backed bills in the past. ...The Hill
Vital for the economy? They care about the economy? Wow! And they're willing to risk the fury of the Club for Growth!
Meehan noted that the American Energy & Jobs Infrastructure Act generates revenue to pay for infrastructure by expanding energy production.
“Instead of more earmarks or new taxes, our bill will remove barriers to job growth by expanding American energy production – which will help lower gas prices – and using the revenue to repair and improve our roads and bridges,” he said.
While environmentalists are opposed to the bill’s energy provisions, GOP leadership is having to deal with opposition from the Club for Growth as well.
The Club for Growth on Feb. 1 announced it was holding any yes votes on the bill against members in its annual scorekeeping exercise. Opposition by the Club could make it difficult to whip the bill when it comes to the House floor. ...The Hill
I'm going back to bed. When I wake up, I'm sure all of this will have disappeared.
