Why don't more of our politicians go missing in the Appalachians? I know a few Illinois boys who could use the time off.
I wrote Roland Burris a letter regarding the stimulus package, unemployment in Rockford and the tea party trend. I just got this email back from him. If you're going to send out an automated response, why wait two months to send it? Also, what is Burris doing? I saw him on CSPAN the other day. When he speaks I am utterly embarrassed to live in Illinois. His questions and statements reflect how absolutely over his head the man is. He shows no initiative and he has yet to do anything worth engraving on a mausoleum. Anyhow, here's a copy of the letter. I met the man soon after his appointment. He comes off deprecatory and mild-mannered but he treats his senate seat like the prize in a contest, not a job.
Dear Sara,
Already, I have worked with my Senate colleagues in Washington to enact legislation that will reinforce the foundations of Illinois. The passage of the stimulus package will create jobs and fix our ailing infrastructure. Along with Senator Joe Lieberman, I have introduced the Enhanced Oversight of State and Local Economic Recovery Act (S. 1064) to provide oversight for activities conducted with money from these stimulus funds. This year we have expanded healthcare coverage for children and pushed for equal pay for working women. The Senate has also taken on special interests to make credit card agreements fair, passed the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act (S. 896) to help stem foreclosures, and the Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act (S. 454) to streamline defense acquisition and save the American people money.
Along with President Obama, I hope to help fix our broken healthcare system, push to give our children education for their future, and rebuild our weakened economy. We hope to act on comprehensive immigration reform, create green jobs through alternative energy, and support our troops fighting overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan even as we work to bring them home.
Finally, I want to apologize for the delay in my response. I receive an average of 10,000 letters and emails per week from my Illinois constituents. I hope that you will continue to contact me in the future about other issues of concern to you.
It is an honor to serve as your Senator, and I look forward to working for you and our great state in the years ahead. I appreciate the benefit of your perspective, and I will consider your thoughts as they come to the floor of the Senate. If you need anything further, feel free to contact our office at (202)-224-2854.
Sincerely,
Roland W. Burris
United States Senator
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Finally, a Rattlesnake
5 years ago
He,He,He!!! Bravo on your appraisal of our "accidental" senator! Indeed, he is an embarassment to the entire state, his party, and ultimately to himself-that is if the man had any sense of shame.
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