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| Posted By: Paul Posted On: Aug 29, 2006 Views: 1561 | think we are down to 1 as I understand it, the senator with the hold is a republican and the only one that refused to say no (actually avoided answering) was Sen. Stevens |
| Posted By: Heidi Posted On: Aug 29, 2006 Views: 1919 | Bond's office just hung up on me 5 times I've been hung up on 5 times in the past 5 minutes by Bond's office. I've had polite conversations with staffers in 12 other senate offices this afternoon, so I don't think I'm particularly antagonistic. Totally bizarre behavior from two female staffers in Bond's D.C. office. I know they're on recess, so these are probably interns, but it certainly reflects poorly on Bond and Republicans that citizens can't call to find out if a hold was placed on a bill that protects tax dollars nationwide. Would love to see what other netizens find. The phone number is (202) 224-5721. First call: Hi, I was calling to find out whether the senator is responsible for a hold on S2590? Female Staffer #1: Not that we're aware of, but thanks for calling (she was about to hang up, and I said) Wait, did you know that the senator is one of only 12 senators who have not denied placing a hold? She asked where I was from and I said CO. She suggested I call my senators and I responded that they are both in the clear. She then hung up on me. Call #2: Female staffer #1 picked up. Hi, you just hung up on me. I'm actually a Republican and was calling to find out... At which point she hung up on me again. Call #3: Female staffer #2 picked up. Asked Female staffer #2 the name of FS#1 because I wanted to fill out the web contact form. She asked what state I was calling from, and I said CO, at which point she hung up on me! Call #4: Female staffer #1 answered. Hi, are you in the habit of hanging up on people? She immediately hung up on me. Call #5: Female staffer #1 answered. Hi, could I have your name please? To which she replied: At this point we will no longer be taking your calls, and we suggest that you contact your senators. Have a nice day. At which point she hung up on me yet again. There were two instances between calls 3 & 4 when the phone was picked up and hung up without any communication. I'd be interested to know whether Senator Bond instructs his staff to be rude to/hang up on citizens from other states. After all, he might want to run a national race someday. |
| Posted By: Heidi Posted On: Aug 29, 2006 Views: 2257 | NOT Schumer, Lott, Grassley, Cochran, or Chafee Schumer, Lott, Grassley, Cochran, and Chafee have all gone on record saying it wasn't them. http://tpmmuckraker.com/secret_hold.php is constantly updating the stats--just 24 of our 100 Dearest have yet to announce their status. Give yours a call! |
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