Here are a few things this week that caught my eye that I did not have time to write about.

Arlington:

Frankly, I am pissed (excuse my language) at the leadership of Arlington National Cemetery for their mismanagement. There may be upwards of 6,600 unmarked or mismarked graves.

I caught some of the questioning yesterday from the Senate committee, but I was not impressed. I wanted to see some anger from the Senators. Heck, I’d like to see someone throw something in anger. This is a big deal to veterans and their families and since most in Congress never served, they just don’t understand. Get ticked off. Scare the hell out of anyone who works or will work at Arlington so much that they will not to screw up again.

Harvest/Listening Sessions:

I commented this week about the number of listening sessions that Congressman Denny Rehberg has held since January 2009 and that he has 15 more scheduled well into August.

Anyone who follows politics knows that August is recess time and members of Congress head home to visit their constituents.

So yesterday, I was somewhat surprised to receive a “campaign” e-mail from U.S. Senator Jon Tester telling me that I can join Senator Jon Tester for an update from Washington (via the phone),. The e-mail had this message: Continue reading →