Michael Goldfarb notes Congress’ short-lived 5-day workweeks. When Democrats took over Congress, they promised a harder working Congress. The Washington Post reported:

Hoyer and other Democratic leaders say they are trying to repair the image of Congress, which was so anemic this year it could not meet a basic duty: to approve spending bills that fund government. By the time the gavel comes down on the 109th Congress on Friday, members will have worked a total of 103 days. That’s seven days fewer than the infamous “Do-Nothing Congress” of 1948.

How’s that workin’ out for ‘ya? Roll Call now reports:

House Democrats have circulated a draft 2008 legislative calendar and vote schedule, reflecting a somewhat lighter workload that is traditional in an election year…

According to the draft, the House would be scheduled for just three five-day workweeks next year–one each in March, June and August.

Wait, wait. They’re actually going to work…less next year? Michael:

The surprising thing here is that the 5-day workweek generally extends from Monday at 6:30 pm to Friday around 2:00. A 3-day workweek runs from Tuesday evening through Thursday.

Do Democrats really anticipate accomplishing so little next year?

Apparently.