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Posted: August 7, 2008 - 3:18 pm
House Speaker John Harris, R-Valdez, center, and John Coghill Jr. R-North Pole, wait for House members to join a closed caucus on Thursday. (AP/Seanna O'Sullivan)
From Wesley Loy in Juneau –
Looks like the House of Representatives has gathered for a floor session.
Will the reps amend the energy bill to try to appease the Senate?
Or will they send over their own version and tell the Senate to take it or leave it?
For you chess players out there, the House seems to hold an advantage.
Remember, the House already has passed an appropriations bill to fund its vision of energy relief for Alaskans, including that tantalizing $1,200 resource rebate.
The appropriations bill now is on the Senate's plate, and presumably the House will soon serve up the energy bill, too.
Might the House be bold enough to adjourn for the special session, leaving the Senate no choice but to accept the House legislation?
Dang, wouldn't that be something!
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1 August 7, 2008 - 3:33pm | rfn
A bit over simplified.
The senate would have a choice.
They could elect to not accept the House legislation, adjourn, and go home.
Since most would depart Juneau by air and pass through the city formerly known as "Anchorage" on the way home they might break their journey for a day or so to stock up on protective clothing. They also might consider not unpacking upon arrival at home since they (a) may no longer be welcome in their communities or (b) might have to return to Juneau on short notice. Though i would hope not until October.....
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