Capitol Cell Phone Etiquette Lacking

Cell phone etiquette seems to be suffering during the 2010 session in the new Idaho Capitol, including among lawmakers. On hearing room doors, those entering are admonished to quiet their mobile devices. But at least three people had to frantically plunge their hands in their pockets when their phones began ringing loudly during Monday morning’s House Revenue and Taxation Committee session. One of the tax panel’s members, Rep. Lenore Barrett, has become a quick-draw when it comes to brandishing her cell phone, regularly taking calls this year even as people are testifying on pending legislation/ Associated Press . More here .

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