Brian Baird: “The most troubling response was people who either, A, did not understand the concept of why insider trading by members…”

I don't possibly see how a micro quorum with lack of representation from many States and many districts has more legitimacy than a temporary appointment until such time as special elections can be held.

If you don't provide some mechanism for that to happen in times of crisis... you are essentially potentially abdicating the Article I branch responsibilities.

I think it was willful, intentional, and part of a longer pattern that is quite troubling.

It defies common sense to believe that he somehow segregates the knowledge he gets in one committee hearing or a meeting with the secretary of the treasury.