https://redstate.com/dhorowitz3/2011/06/14/dozens-of-republicans-vote-for-handouts-to-big-labor/feed/Conservative News & Politicsen-usFri, 12 Jun 2026 06:11:23 -0400<![CDATA[Yesterday, the House passed the largely non-controversial Military Construction/Veterans Affairs Appropriations (MilCon) bill for FY 2012.  Unfortunately, it is these non-controversial bills which provide a safe haven for meretricious policy initiatives through the rapid fire amendment process.  While everyone was focused on presidential politics, the House passed an amendment forcing government contractors to use labor unions on federal construction projects.  Oh, and like most bad legislation, this amendment passed by one vote, with the help of 27 Republicans.]]>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:44:24 -0400<![CDATA[Daniel Horowitz]]>https://redstate.com/dhorowitz3/2011/06/14/dozens-of-republicans-vote-for-handouts-to-big-labor-n39351