slacker Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Irregular News for 02.13.07 Washington DC -- U.S. Rep. Dan Burton this morning apologized for missing 19 votes to play in a golf tournament in January. Burton, R-Indianapolis, who has not responded to requests for comment, made his apology during an appearance on a conservative radio talk show in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Star reported Feb. 6 that Burton skipped votes and hearings to play in a golf tournament. Burton told talk show host Greg Garrison that he made reservations to play in the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic when Republicans were still in control of the House. When Democrats took control, he did not expect them to schedule votes so early in the month. "I probably made a mistake," he said. He said, however, he hasn't yet met the perfect person who hasn't made any mistakes. Burton missed votes to reduce college costs and cut oil industry tax breaks so he could play in the Palm Springs, Calif. golf tournament in January. Burton also missed hearings on Iraq and North Korea to play in the event, which pairs top golfers with politicians and celebrities such as actor and director Clint Eastwood. The Star's review of House votes for the past decade shows the Indianapolis Republican has been absent every year votes coincided with the tournament: 2007, 2005, 2004, 2003 and 2001. This year in January, he missed a total of 20 out of 73 votes. Burton was last in voting among Indiana lawmakers in 2006, casting ballots in 89 percent of the 541 recorded votes. source Quote Link to comment
gamecocks Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 It is good to see the people that we vote in to office have their priorities straight. Quote Link to comment
rawhide Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Yup I want to support all the legislators who retire feeding at the public tax trough. Plicks Makes me feel sooooo goooooood when Vets who risked their lives can't get decent healthcare though. :asshat Quote Link to comment
Drowning_in_the_Sea_of_Red Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Quote Link to comment
MCAT800 Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Way to go buddy, glad to hear that those pesky votes didn't get in the way of your golf game. Next time your on the green you should wear this to protect you from the sun :asshat Quote Link to comment
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