GOP stiffens backbone and walks off U.S. House floor

House GOP have walked off the House Floor to protest the unwillingness of Democrats to pass, or even debate, legislation that is critical to our national security. The FISA bill, which passed the Senate with a bipartisan vote, provides critical tools for our nation's intelligence agencies to monitor the terrorists who plot against this country.

This authorization expires this week - yet, House Democrats can't find the time to debate it. House GOP walked off the House Floor - this legislation is critical to our national security and must be passed immediately.

Here is a link from Chief Deputy Whip Eric Cantor's blog on the walkoff: http://www.ericcantor.com/blog/