Tuesday Open Thread [1.14.14]

Tuesday Open Thread [1.14.14]

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Joe Klein has what he says is the "Last Word" on Benghazi. Oh Joe. Conservatives are still talking about Vince Foster. So we will be talking about Benghazi in 2034.
[A] recent extensive report in the NY Times found no organized attempt by Al Qaeda to attack the consulate. And now we have this, from the latest budget deal:
Despite the concern over security after the 2012 attack on the United States Mission in Benghazi, Libya, the spending bill earmarks less to embassy security, construction and maintenance than it allotted for fiscal 2013 — $2.67 billion, down by $224 million.
I mean, if the neoconservatives are so concerned about the safety of U.S. diplomats, why don’t they put their money where their mouths are?
Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tues., January 14, 2014

Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tues., January 14, 2014

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The 2nd Session of the 147th General Assembly begins today. For newbies, or for those who forget easily, here's what you need to know.  Each legislative term lasts two years, from election to election. The 147th General Assembly runs until Election Day. Since this is the second year of the Assembly, all legislation that was in play on July 1, 2013 remains in play today. Of course, that doesn't even consider new bills, new nominees, new controversy and, of course, new snark from Yours Truly. The General Assembly meets for three weeks in January, breaks for six weeks for Joint Finance Committee hearings until mid-March, meets until Easter, breaks for two weeks, meets until around Memorial Day, breaks for two weeks (this is usually when the fiscal bills are finalized), and then meets until the early hours of July 1. But that's getting ahead of ourselves. This can and should be a busy and productive January session. It WILL be a contentious session. Here's just some of the stuff that likely will be considered during January....: