House GOP drops plan to split 9th Circuit

[kskiska]

In the face of US Senate opposition, House Republicans have dropped a plan to split the Ninth US Circuit Court of Appeals.

House Republicans who contend the nation's largest federal appeals court has gotten too big to be effective had sought to attach legislation breaking it in two to a deficit-trimming bill.

Senators led by California Democrat Dianne Feinstein vowed to block the move if it made it to the Senate floor. The measure was left out when the bill passed the House early Monday. A Senate vote could come later in the day.

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Opponents of splitting the 9th Circuit alleged political motives by Republicans annoyed by its rulings, including a 2002 opinion that declared the Pledge of Allegiance unconstitutional when recited in public schools.

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[Charlie Brown]

1. Ha Ha! n/t

[yorkiemommie1]

2. good!

n/t

[davidinalameda]

3. the most stupid idea to come from the Repukes in a while

or if you're Ann Coulter, the stupidest idea

[Roy]

4. GOP seem to be dropping a lot of plans and issues lately!

What a difference a few stiff spined Dems makes.

A lot more is needed though. Democrat leaders must all learn that the easiest way to make a bully cry is to stand up them.

[jsamuel]

5. Its because of two things, Dems being politically smart by fighting for

their principles (not overthinking and being 100% political) and the general public being fed up with Bush/Congress.

[Democat]

6. Feinstein bashers take note!

I don't agree with her on some issues, but when she fights for the Democratic Party, she fights effectively.

[keopeli]

7. Hmmm...guess Arnold's losses this year has caused some worry nt

[Ernesto]

8. Good!

The left coast needs to retain a moderate court. Sorry repukes (NOT)

[JudyM]

9. Whew! Good for the 9th Cir. to hold onto its power. n/t