Boehner Rallies Republicans, Plans to Continue Protest for Two More Weeks

'An extraordinary challenge demands an uncommon response,' says GOP leader Posted by: Robert Bluey Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 09:23PM The House GOP's energy protest, which has captivated Capitol Hill since last Friday, won't end anytime soon. Minority Leader John Boehner said in a memo to Republicans tonight that members should make plans to return to Washington over the next two weeks. The nationwide House GOP energy protest is making history, and we are writing to announce that the Call to Arms will continue. And with your help, we will keep the pressure on the Speaker until she gives the American people the energy vote they want, need and deserve. Republicans will not rest until we have an honest, up-or-down vote on the American Energy Act. Boehner said Republicans are "united with the American people" and standing firm... [read full story]