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BumRushDaShow

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14. I was a fed in Philly

Reply to pnwmom (Reply #13)

Mon Apr 15, 2019, 01:28 PM

Apr 2019

But they had a "spring break" back in March (week of the 18th). In fact, they pretty much get a week "off" (back in their districts) every month except June this year because they will be off the whole month of August until after Labor Day.

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And trust me, something as "juicy" as this - someone who is a "reporter" knows they are on "24/7" when there is a breaking news story. You may have some of your "well known" TV personalities off but the networks won't be shut down and they all want the "scoop". It is worth it to them in terms of Pulitizers and whatnot!

And if anything, that is why they pay staff. The staff (who most likely live in D.C.) will be the ones reviewing and summarizing.

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UPDATE: Mueller report's release expected Thursday, Justice Dept. says [View all] BumRushDaShow Apr 2019 OP

I figured you'd get this. mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2019 #1

LOL just before high noon! BumRushDaShow Apr 2019 #4

Trump criminals hope this will get lost in the void of a holiday weekend C_U_L8R Apr 2019 #2

They timed it for during the Congressional recess on purpose. pnwmom Apr 2019 #3

Actually it would give the ones who are controlling the committees BumRushDaShow Apr 2019 #5

They don't have to celebrate Easter to have scheduled a mini-vacation over a long weekend pnwmom Apr 2019 #8

As a long-time (now-retired) fed BumRushDaShow Apr 2019 #12

That's true -- but my Representative is in my Washington, not your Washington. pnwmom Apr 2019 #13

I was a fed in Philly BumRushDaShow Apr 2019 #14

You could say all that with respect to their Friday afternoon drops. pnwmom Apr 2019 #15

True although BumRushDaShow Apr 2019 #16

Mueller's report unredacted for congress and let congress Iliyah Apr 2019 #6

It'll have more redactions than a Nixon transcript on a rotten day sandensea Apr 2019 #7

If the Mueller report "fully exonerates" Trump, why does he need a "counterreport" at all? mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2019 #9

And, of course, Congress is now on "spring break" question everything Apr 2019 #10

They should immediately call Mueller, and ask him if he agrees with all the redactions that have vsrazdem Apr 2019 #11

Does anyone seriously believe .. Maxheader Apr 2019 #17