1. What rule did Democratic Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi implement last week?

2. a) For what reason did Speaker Pelosi install metal detectors at the entrance to the House chamber?
b) How did Republicans refute this claim?

3. a) What is the fine for breaking the rule?
b) Why did Speaker Pelosi and her Democratic colleagues impose fines for Congress members who bypass the metal detectors?

4. a) How much were two House Republicans fined on Friday?
b) What was Speaker Pelosi seen by multiple House members doing later the same day?

5. a) What did the Republicans on the House Admin Committee ask the House Sergeant at Arms to do? For what reason did they make this request?
b) What reason did the Democratic Sergeant at Arms give for refusing to enforce the rules and fine Speaker Pelosi?
c) How does this contradict the text of Pelosi’s of House Resolution 73?

6. Do an internet search for this news story. How many of the following reported it? CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, NY Times, Washington Post, LA Times, any state news outlet…?

7. a) Why do you think the Capitol Police did not report Pelosi’s violation of her own rule to the Sergeant at Arms, as they should have done to follow proper procedure? Explain your answer.
b) Speaker Pelosi was already caught having her hair done inside a salon, without a mask, when salons were closed for all other California residents and masks were mandated. What do you think of Speaker Pelosi’s refusal to follow rules she imposes upon others?
c) What do you think of Pelosi’s implementation of a $5,000 then $10,000 fine for her colleagues who will not comply with her orders? Explain your answer.