Pitts tries to tap not just funds but his troops' -- and the House's -- pride

Basically, Pitts is telling Republican House colleagues: Sooner or later, you're probably going to cast a vote to spend nearly half -- who knows, maybe more -- of the $9.4 billion rainy day fund. So why let some SENATORS decide where the late money goes? (For more of what Pitts said, click here.)

Garrett: http://dallasne.ws/gqkvqS