Like They Are In The NCAA Tournament

With the momentum of the Obama Administration finally deciding to use recess appointments for the likes of Craig Becker being felt, Nancy Pelosi indicates that should be the commencement and not the conclusion of the Democrats staying on the gas pedal.

From The Hill reporter Ian Swanson, the Speaker of the House urges her colleagues in the House to stay active as Easter break approaches:

Members returning to their districts should tout the new healthcare law’s benefits to their constituents, according to the “recess packet” issued by Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) office this week and obtained by The Hill.

Members should “convey the immediate benefits of health reform to your constituents (such as better prescription drug benefits for seniors, tax credits for small businesses and prohibiting insurance companies from canceling your policy if you get sick),” the memo said.

But emphasizing what the health insurance reform bill will do isn't the only homework House Dems should be doing, in the mind of the Speaker.

She also calls on her fellow members of the isle to mention the after effects of last year's big legislative newsmaker. Especially since local news networks poorly emphasize this like their overpaid national cable counterparts:

Lawmakers also should also “demonstrate the work of this Congress to create jobs and strengthen the economy,” and “publicize the benefits of the $800 billion in tax cuts this Congress has enacted” through last year’s $787 billion stimulus package, according to the memo.

They should also “tell their constituents how all this was done in a fiscally responsible, open and transparent way,” it states.

After a wonderful 70th birthday yesterday and a memorable week in her life, Speaker Pelosi is clearly in a happy state right now, something her fiercest enemies surely aren't at the moment.

So whether you want to call it a "full court press" or relentless rebounding assault, any positive basketball term or other sports terminology, the Democrats in the House seemingly appear to not give the nutty party any inch.

Whether that drive will continue to tickle down in the Senate and the White House over civilian trials, immigration reform, cap and trade, EFCA, or anything else is still to be determined.