Congressman chooses the links over legislating
Michael RostonPublished: Wednesday February 7, 2007
A golf-crazy congressman recently missed an entire week's worth of House votes in order to play in a charity golf game, according to a story in this morning's edition of Roll Call. The report shows that the work stoppage was one in a long string of instances in which Rep. Dan Burton (R-IN) chose the links over legislating.
Ben Pershing writes in today's 'Heard on the Hill' column that Burton missed 19 House votes over four days in order to play in a 'Pro-Am' charity golf game. The Bob Hope Chrysler Classic in Palm Springs, CA, was played on four golf courses over four days.
Burton has played in the event on several occasions over the years. Pershing reveals that the Indiana Republican even scheduled a 'field hearing' of a House Committee in Los Angeles the same week as the Bob Hope Classic in 2000. Pointing to a report in an Indiana newspaper, the Roll Call article also suggests that Burton may have used campaign funds to pay for the $12,000 entry fee in the charity game.
Pershing's full item can be accessed by subscribers at Roll Call's website. An excerpt is provided below.
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A golf-crazy congressman recently missed an entire week's worth of House votes in order to play in a charity golf game, according to a story in this morning's edition of Roll Call. The report shows that the work stoppage was one in a long string of instances in which Rep. Dan Burton (R-IN) chose the links over legislating.
Ben Pershing writes in today's 'Heard on the Hill' column that Burton missed 19 House votes over four days in order to play in a 'Pro-Am' charity golf game. The Bob Hope Chrysler Classic in Palm Springs, CA, was played on four golf courses over four days.
Burton has played in the event on several occasions over the years. Pershing reveals that the Indiana Republican even scheduled a 'field hearing' of a House Committee in Los Angeles the same week as the Bob Hope Classic in 2000. Pointing to a report in an Indiana newspaper, the Roll Call article also suggests that Burton may have used campaign funds to pay for the $12,000 entry fee in the charity game.
Pershing's full item can be accessed by subscribers at Roll Call's website. An excerpt is provided below.
LinkHere
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