Friday, June 24, 2005
Will the new Stephen Harper include a calculator
Burning the midnight oil in Ottawa, the Liberals scored a quick and decisive victory, catching the Conservatives off guard and passing their controversial Bill C-48.
The bill passed third reading by a vote of 152 to 147. Losing the vote would have automatically triggered a federal election.
With a number of Conservative members missing, the Liberals moved a motion to cut off debate and bring the bill to a vote. C-48 is the NDP amendment to the budget that adds a further $4.6 billion in social spending and the Conservatives were dead set against it.
If a calculator doesn't work for Stephen, can I suggest an abacus. Rule number 1 in party politics - always have all your members present or nearby.
# posted by Shaky @ 12:23 a.m. 
