WASHINGTON, DC - Congressional leaders of both parties huddled behind closed doors on Capitol Hill today in an attempt to work out a bailout package for the Detroit Lions. Items being discussed include giving the Lions a four touchdown lead prior to kickoff in all remaining games, forcing Lions’ opponents to play at least one half of each game wearing blindfolds, and taking the best players from teams enjoying a bye week and adding them to the Lions’ roster.
Detroit owner William Clay Ford, who was observed leaving the Senate office building with Democratic Majority leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada), told reporters that any one of those options would be helpful. “Not a cure-all, for sure, but a good start.”
By late yesterday, a deal appeared imminent. ”We’re hopeful we’ll be able to reach an agreement soon,” said Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-California). “But it is doubtful we’ll be able to have anything in place before Thanksgiving Day.”
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