Congress wants to stop passing resolutions celebrating sports teams

As newly minted House Majority leader John Boehner points out in his weekly blog, not only are the Republicans going to cut wasteful spending, but also  useless debate in the House chamber as well. 

Specifically, Boehner and Eric Cantor, the new Majority Whip for the House, want to do away with resolutions that commemorate things like: "Recognizing Gail Abarbanel and the Rape Treatment Center,’ ‘Honoring the 30th Anniversary of the Bayh-Dole Act,’ and ‘Recognizing and honoring the 50th anniversary of Ruby Bridges desegregating a previously all-white public elementary school.’

But Boehner has taken a particular disliking to other useless resolutions: such as those that congratulate a sports team: 

"With all the challenges facing our nation, it is absurd that Congress spends so much time on naming post offices, congratulating sports teams, and celebrating the birthdays of historical figures," writes Boehner in his blog.

Ok, so I have to admit, while I find this debate itself to be a bit of a waste of time, I have to agree with Boehner and the Republicans. With staggering unemployment, a $13 trillion federal deficit, and two major wars being fought in the Middle East, he and the GOP have a point. 

But that means that future Americans will never get to watch their elected officials make fools of themselves by trying to congratulate a team they hardly even watch or follow, as is the case of 'life-long' Florida Gators fan Rep. Corrine Brown (D-FL) (click on the link below for a real laugh)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvRbO73vfXc