Thursday, November 18, 2004
Dodged a Bullet
The combined Senate/House bill is a done deal and will likely be passed tomorrow.
There is a lot of bad in the bill. But it is a lot less disastrous than attorneys who represent kids had been prepared for.
Still, this soon to be law hurts the disabled.
But it could have been worse.
I want to thank a staffer who listened and I want to thank a congressman who helped. The staffer was willing to pick up the phone at a moment's notice, was willing to listen and was willing to let me know what was going on in Washington. She deserves to be recognized. And as soon as I get over the exhaustion of having battled the battle, I'll let her boss know.
Mickie Work
Staffer for Joe Wilson, Congressman from South Carolina. Mickie, you deserve to be praised to the stars. Thank you so much for the last three days.
I must sleep now.
Kids have lost rights, but they are still protected. Just as Ms. Work told me they would be on Monday.
There is a lot of bad in the bill. But it is a lot less disastrous than attorneys who represent kids had been prepared for.
Still, this soon to be law hurts the disabled.
But it could have been worse.
I want to thank a staffer who listened and I want to thank a congressman who helped. The staffer was willing to pick up the phone at a moment's notice, was willing to listen and was willing to let me know what was going on in Washington. She deserves to be recognized. And as soon as I get over the exhaustion of having battled the battle, I'll let her boss know.
Mickie Work
Staffer for Joe Wilson, Congressman from South Carolina. Mickie, you deserve to be praised to the stars. Thank you so much for the last three days.
I must sleep now.
Kids have lost rights, but they are still protected. Just as Ms. Work told me they would be on Monday.
