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Pelosi proposes steep fines for House members who evade new metal detectors
Posted on 1/14/21 at 7:02 am
Posted on 1/14/21 at 7:02 am
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) announced Wednesday that the House will be considering a new rule that would impose hefty fines on lawmakers who refuse to comply with the added security measures put in place yesterday, after several Republican members dodged new metal detectors placed outside the chamber.
A number of GOP members were reportedly "furious" on Tuesday when they approached the House chamber and discovered they would need to pass through metal detectors manned by U.S. Capitol police officers in order to gain entry.
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.), made headlines earlier this month about bringing her own firearm into work, was the first to make waves with her refusal to comply with officers searching her bag before entry.
Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-Ariz.) reacted to the new security checkpoints by tweeting, "For members of Congress to enter the floor of the U.S. House, we now have to go through intense security measures, on top of the security we already go through. These new provisions include searches and being wanded like criminals. We now live in [Nancy] Pelosi's communist America!"
The Hill reported that "ultimately, roughly 10 lawmakers were seen bypassing the detectors and walking into the chamber, raising questions as to the devices' efficacy, particularly given officers' hesitancy to restrain House members."
Following Wednesday's session where the House voted to impeach President Donald Trump for a second time, Pelosi revealed her plan to remedy GOP resistance to the metal detectors: a new rule to be considered by the Democrat-controlled chamber that would make noncompliance a costly protest.
The speaker said in a statement, "On behalf of the House, I express my deepest gratitude to the U.S. Capitol Police for the valor that they showed during the deadly insurrection on the Capitol, as they protected the lives of the staff and the Congress."
"Sadly, just days later, many House Republicans have disrespected our heroes by verbally abusing them and refusing to adhere to basic precautions keeping members of our Congressional community, including the Capitol Police, safe," she continued. "The House will soon move forward with a rule change imposing fines on those who refuse to abide by these protections. The fine for the first offense will be $5,000 and $10,000 for the second offense. The fines will be deducted directly from Members' salaries by the Chief Administrative Officer."
She concluded, "It is tragic that this step is necessary, but the Chamber of the People's House must and will be safe."
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) announced Wednesday that the House will be considering a new rule that would impose hefty fines on lawmakers who refuse to comply with the added security measures put in place yesterday, after several Republican members dodged new metal detectors placed outside the chamber.
A number of GOP members were reportedly "furious" on Tuesday when they approached the House chamber and discovered they would need to pass through metal detectors manned by U.S. Capitol police officers in order to gain entry.
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.), made headlines earlier this month about bringing her own firearm into work, was the first to make waves with her refusal to comply with officers searching her bag before entry.
Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-Ariz.) reacted to the new security checkpoints by tweeting, "For members of Congress to enter the floor of the U.S. House, we now have to go through intense security measures, on top of the security we already go through. These new provisions include searches and being wanded like criminals. We now live in [Nancy] Pelosi's communist America!"
The Hill reported that "ultimately, roughly 10 lawmakers were seen bypassing the detectors and walking into the chamber, raising questions as to the devices' efficacy, particularly given officers' hesitancy to restrain House members."
Following Wednesday's session where the House voted to impeach President Donald Trump for a second time, Pelosi revealed her plan to remedy GOP resistance to the metal detectors: a new rule to be considered by the Democrat-controlled chamber that would make noncompliance a costly protest.
The speaker said in a statement, "On behalf of the House, I express my deepest gratitude to the U.S. Capitol Police for the valor that they showed during the deadly insurrection on the Capitol, as they protected the lives of the staff and the Congress."
"Sadly, just days later, many House Republicans have disrespected our heroes by verbally abusing them and refusing to adhere to basic precautions keeping members of our Congressional community, including the Capitol Police, safe," she continued. "The House will soon move forward with a rule change imposing fines on those who refuse to abide by these protections. The fine for the first offense will be $5,000 and $10,000 for the second offense. The fines will be deducted directly from Members' salaries by the Chief Administrative Officer."
She concluded, "It is tragic that this step is necessary, but the Chamber of the People's House must and will be safe."
Posted on 1/14/21 at 7:07 am to Crimson Wraith
Sucks to have to be treated the same as all of your constituents who have to put up with the same shite to go to the courthouse or try to fly or go to any other government building huh
For the record- I don’t think anybody should have to deal with it. I just find it funny that the ruling class is now bitching about the same things they’ve been putting us through since 9/11
For the record- I don’t think anybody should have to deal with it. I just find it funny that the ruling class is now bitching about the same things they’ve been putting us through since 9/11
Posted on 1/14/21 at 7:08 am to Crimson Wraith
"Wanded like criminals"
You mean wanded like regular people do before entering any museum, sporting event, public building, courthouse, etc.
You mean wanded like regular people do before entering any museum, sporting event, public building, courthouse, etc.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 7:11 am to Crimson Wraith
Unlawful searches and seizures I believe are related to public areas.
Are the chambers and places they are going restricted access (with signs posted and locked doors).
If not it's a civil rights violation.
Are the chambers and places they are going restricted access (with signs posted and locked doors).
If not it's a civil rights violation.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 7:23 am to Crimson Wraith
How are these assholes in Congress not tired of Nancy Pelosi? It seems someone with balls in her party would challenge her power..
Posted on 1/14/21 at 7:27 am to Crimson Wraith
It's illegal to arrest a Congressman on the way to a session. Logically, trying to get them to pay money to attend a session would be illegal as well. You can't restrict an elected official's ability to attend Congress. Welcome to the democrat banana republic.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 7:32 am to Crimson Wraith
It’s ok for citizens to have their body cavities searched by TSA, but it’s too much of a hassle for Congress to pass through metal detectors?
Sorry, but not sorry.
Sorry, but not sorry.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 7:33 am to Crimson Wraith
Hard for me to get worked up about this one.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 7:33 am to Crimson Wraith
Good, I hope those frickers experience as much pain as they possibly can at the hands of Nancy...
Posted on 1/14/21 at 7:34 am to Revelator
Allowed to have guns in the bldg, but not in the chamber? Makes no sense at all.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 7:35 am to Crimson Wraith
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Allowed to have guns in the bldg,
Does the D.C. mayor know about this, I wonder?
Posted on 1/14/21 at 7:35 am to Crimson Wraith
Tough shite you spineless repubs.
Boebert got more nuts than the rest of them.
Boebert got more nuts than the rest of them.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 7:36 am to Crimson Wraith
I'm looking forward to Lauren Boebert winning this fight.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 7:45 am to imjustafatkid
It's funny because of how stupid this all is.
She's worried about her fellow new congressman and women?
Like AOC with her drivel about 1/2 of Congress could have been killed..
Someone needs to tell them if they were out to kill them it'd already have happened. A machine outside the door isn't going to stop anyone hell bent on doing something stupid.
They really have no concept.
She's worried about her fellow new congressman and women?
Like AOC with her drivel about 1/2 of Congress could have been killed..
Someone needs to tell them if they were out to kill them it'd already have happened. A machine outside the door isn't going to stop anyone hell bent on doing something stupid.
They really have no concept.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 7:53 am to thejudge
House members will also have a hair stylist working in each of their offices
Posted on 1/14/21 at 8:04 am to Crimson Wraith
Nancy is so fricking dumb. It is perfectly legal for members to carry on House grounds to their office. If I was in office I would walk though, let the the detector go off and keep walking.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 8:41 am to Crimson Wraith
If bad actors had breached chambers, Boebert would have likely saved Pelosi's old wrinkled arse.
The left's fear of responsible firearm owners is bizarre.
The left's fear of responsible firearm owners is bizarre.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 8:46 am to Quatre Pot
quote:Amen. Somewhere along the line, a great number of our representatives have forgotten that they are like us.
Sucks to have to be treated the same as all of your constituents who have to put up with the same shite to go to the courthouse or try to fly or go to any other government building huh
quote:The simple fact that the term ruling class is used here is funny. Accurate though.
I just find it funny that the ruling class
Posted on 1/14/21 at 8:49 am to Quatre Pot
quote:
Sucks to have to be treated the same as all of your constituents who have to put up with the same shite to go to the courthouse or try to fly or go to any other government building huh
Yeah I'm not upset. You can't even enter the courthouse in Baton Rouge with your phone.
Have to take my belt off everytime, can't even have lent in my pocket.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 8:50 am to imjustafatkid
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I'm looking forward to Lauren Boebert winning this fight.
You can bet Pelosi did this just because of Lauren and her speech on the floor.
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