Boehner Open to Working Into Next Week

by Guest Wed Dec 14, 2011 6:38 pm

Despite his war-weary Conference’s eagerness to go home, Speaker John Boehner today left open the possibility that Congress will work through next week.

Boehner said the 87 GOP freshmen are becoming restless because more of their priorities have not been enacted.

“Our freshmen over the last couple of weeks have been in this grouchy mood,” he said. “It’s been a long year, Members are tired, they’re looking at Christmas wondering why we’re still here and managing those expectations is important.”