Hey, George: (sadly), you DO still work for US.

From the AP:

WASHINGTON, April 9 — The dispute between the White House and Democrats on the economy escalated sharply Wednesday over a surprise move by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to scrap the House’s rules and hold hostage a trade accord sought by the administration until President Bush agrees to more economic relief for Americans.

     Ms. Pelosi’s action, which appeared to stun the White House, came just two days after Mr. Bush attempted to gain the upper hand by sending the bill to Congress with the understanding that current trade laws required a vote this year.

(AKA: Fast-tracking. You know, like NAFTA.)

     Hastily assembling at the White House, Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson Jr. and a group of other cabinet members denounced Ms. Pelosi’s action as threatening American relations with Colombia, encouraging anti-American forces in Latin America and jeopardizing the American economy.

(Bravo, Nancy! Does this mean your OJT is finally paying off?)