HAVE THEY NO SENSE OF SHAME?

The House Republicans rewarded Tom DeLay, their former majority leader, with a powerful position on the Appropriations Committee. DeLay was forced to step down when he was indicted on money laundering and conspiracy charges.

Not only did his Republican cronies reward him with the Appropriations seat, he was put on the subcommittee that controls the money going to the Justice Department, the very body that is investigating influence-peddling involving disgraced Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff. I'm sure the Justice Department will now get all the money they need to pursue the connections between Abramoff and various Republican lawbreakers, oops, lawmakers. Like I'm sure the stork brings new babies.

Oh, by the way, how did the vacancy on the Appropriations Committee come about? It was due to the resignation of Republican Randy "Duke" Cunningham, who pleaded guilty to taking $2.4 million in bribes.