Only part of shutdown-ending CR that matters: Trump admin can fund intelligence activities not authorized by Congress. The rest is theater. How did this end up in the bill? You’re a co-equal branch. Intel oversight is the job of intel oversight committees. What’s wrong with you?
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This shows how badly Democrats messed up the shutdown fight They accepted CR + CHIP deal that was on the table pre-shutdown, and kicked the rest down the road, while somehow giving Trump allies cover for this dangerous intelligence reform Details here: http://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/politics-government/congress/article196056449.html … 7/x
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The one saving grace: Congress abdicated its full intelligence oversight responsibilities and allowed the Trump administration to fund unauthorized activities only as long as this CR lasts, through Feb. 8. Congress must not allow this power grab into the next funding bill. (END)
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Tweet 6/8 says Cochran joined Burr and Warner in objecting to the CR's intel funding provision. Cochran actually objected to Burr and Warner's objection, thus preventing the consensus necessary to change it. The rest of the thread is accurate. Apologies for the confusion.
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Thad Cochran didn't object to the language in the CR. He was the one who kept Burr and Warner from getting it removed.
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Right, thanks. Cochran objected to their objection, preventing consensus. I was writing quickly and didn't explain that clearly. Rereading the thread this morning, I noticed that mistake. But the rest is accurate.
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No one who can do anything seems to care we have Richard Nixon x10 with this Administration.
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those of us who experienced Watergate, are not elected. I saw it right away. how is yellowhair getting away with so much. checks and balances have gone into a hole for the chosen. This is ludicrous. SMDH
#resist#VoteBlue2018
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@SenatorBurr voted for it! What the h.....Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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Yes they were a That’s the sad part of it
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