'Been almost a month!' Republican calls out GOP leaders for keeping House shuttered

'Been almost a month!' Republican calls out GOP leaders for keeping House shuttered

Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) is breaking ranks to scold GOP leadership for keeping the House closed for business throughout the shutdown, reported the Huffington Post on Tuesday.Kiley stood on the House floor during the so-called "pro-forma" session, where another lawmaker banged the gavel as a technicality to prevent the House from being adjourned, even as it was for all intents and purposes. Speaking to HuffPost after, he said, “God, I wanted to at…

Kevin Kiley Scolds GOP Leaders Amid Shutdown

Key Takeaways: Kevin Kiley criticized GOP leaders for keeping Congress closed during the shutdown. He spoke out from the empty House floor after 71 days away in session. The shutdown delays seating of a newly elected member and key bipartisan actions. Kiley also opposes his party’s mid-decade map redraws in California. Kevin Kiley Takes a Stand Kevin Kiley surprised many when he broke ranks to challenge GOP leadership. He stood on the nearly em…