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I'm also a usually quiet, reserved Lady, who enjoys books, tea, baking, and movies! I spend most of my time reading one of my favorite books or wishing I was reading my favorite books. My Grand Passion is history, particularly the Regency Period in England, when Jane Austen wrote, Lord Nelson defeated the French Fleet at Trafalgar, the Duke of Wellington defeated Napoleon, and men were Gentlemen and women Ladies. I cherish the thought of being a Lady and love manners, being proper, and having proper tea. My favorite tea is Twinings, especially Earl Grey or Prince of Wales. My specialty to make is Scones with Devon Cream. I am a Catholic and a Conservative.


Thursday, September 14, 2006

Good Fences Make Good Neighbors---And Good Politics

Cross posted from The Uncooperative Blogger

A few minutes ago, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a stand-alone border security and fence bill (H.R. 6061).

H.R. 6061 was introduced just this week (as a result of the special hearings) by Homeland Security Committee Chairman Peter King (R-NY).


VOTING YES
GOP—-219
DEM—–64
———————-
Total—-283



VOTING NO
GOP——6
DEM—-131
IND——1
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Total—-138


See how your own Representative voted.

Probably the most encouraging news in this vote was to see 64 Democrats vote for the fence.

That is up from the 49 who voted for a fence amendment last December.

**This was a production of The Coalition Against Illegal Immigration (CAII). If you would like to participate, please go to the above link to learn more. Afterwards, email the coalition and let me know at what level you would like to participate.

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posted by Lady Jane | 4:49 PM