That video was from 2003, when the Republicans were in charge of the House. He was complaining about a “rule” colloquially named deem-and-pass.
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Now, as majority leader, he seems to feel differently about that particular rule. This interview comes from early Wednesday (move to 2:20 to hear about deem-and-pass).
I have words, but none kind to share. I think I’ll follow my grandmother’s advice, and say nothing at all.
Eric Pavlat is a convert from Unitarian Universalism who entered the Church in 1996. He lives in Maryland with his wife and six children. He is also a perpetually professed Lay Dominican in St. Pius V Pro-Chapter, located in Catonsville, MD.
He founded Democrats for Life of Maryland, Inc., in 2004, served one term as president, and stayed on the board of directors until 2010. He now considers himself more a Distributist than anything else. Eric teaches 10th grade honors and special education students in English literature, composition, and grammar at his alma mater, Parkdale High School.
