It's the Potomac Two Step AJ.

The Republicans arent letting any bills be put to a vote that is authored by a Democrat at this time and point. At least not controversial ones. That is how it was explained to me by someone who is in the know any how.

It could also be the "Hastert Rule" is in play here.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hastert_Rule

Also if anyone is in doubt why the Wolf Provision was removed from the energy bill that was passed we can thank MN's own Betty McCollum. She was instrumental in getting the language removed from the bill.

It would be a good idea for you Wisconsin gentlemen(I use the term loosely beav) to fill Paul Ryan's mailbox as well.

I've tried hard to convince Paul Ryan, and I've been incredibly disappointed with his lack of enthusiasm for this issue. Maybe the next speaker will show some interest. I agree with 49er though that we need to keep the pressure on.

Seems like Duffy would be interested???

Maybe some are waiting 'til after the election.

A bunch will not likely be around after the election.

True dat!

I know exactly where Ryan’s house is. Maybe we could collaborate and throw eggs at it. lol


Just gonna need to get around the secret service if he happens to be in town.

This is probably the best idea.

What good would that do. He's not going to have much to say In a few months so why waste good eggs.

Would have a stronger effect if the eggs were bad.

We would have a stronger impact if we wrote a few letters and made a few calls. Even stronger, if we would help a few friends, family, or coworkers write a note or make a phone call.

It would be better for our cause if we didn't wait until after the election. If the Democrats take over the Senate it's going to be a tough push.

Even folks in a few other states can help push on this. All Cosponsors would be likely folks to help push on this. This includes representatives from ID, TX, AZ, WY, MI, WI.

What ever happened to Senator Baldwin's supposed support for delisting?

All re-election talk, no effort or action.

Why do you say that? She is still listed as a co sponsor to the sister bill in the Senate, S-164

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/164/cosponsors

You could say the same about Duffy, Grothman, Gallagher and others in the house. Is that really enough? After all, wasn't it a Democrat that had the rider removed last time?

But I think I am going to check with Democrats running in those the districts to ask where they stand.

Yes it was a Democrat that had the rider removed. A MN one at that.

No it's not enough to only be listed as a cosponsor, ideally she should be actively pursuing it as well. I'm not an insider so can't comment on how much of that anyone is doing other than Peterson.

I know after communicating with Speaker Ryan's office a year or so ago, there seemed to be no interest. It was as if it wasn't even on his radar. And this year he seems focused on Foxconn. It wouldn't hurt him to do a favor before he leaves office and get this wolf thing to the floor for a vote.