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“I spoke very passionately because I believed what was going on was not right for America,” Neugebauer says in the video, which is accompanied by a large “Donate Today” button.
The Senate kicked off its debate on the health care reconciliation bill Tuesday, but without the tension that characterized its consideration of a health care overhaul in December and the spellbinding
“When I first saw the buzz cuts, I thought an Army recruiter had come through the office,” he tells HOH. “The work we do brings about solidarity — both professional and personal. I am very grateful.”
They were likely to get punched in the mouth if they said, You’re not running,'” he said. “You say that to me, you insult me personally, because it implies all I care about is election.”
Some were waving placards, one of which read: “SLAUGHTER SOLUTION’ Amend a Law That Doesn’t Exist By Passing a Bill Without Voting On It!”
“I was sent here to look at all sides of the argument in a thoughtful manner and I knew that the status quo was no longer acceptable,” Ellsworth said in a statement about his vote.
“Well, guess what — that is certainly somewhat turned on its head,” she said. “I have the advantage of being a nonincumbent in this district, and I think the wind is at my back this year.”
Federal Election Commission was pointed: “The Supreme Court reversed a century of law that, I believe, will open the floodgates for special interests, including foreign corporations, to spend without limit
“I think I will remember the walk across the street with John Lewis for the rest of my life,” said Rep. Brad Miller (D-N.C.).
Late last week, rank-and-file Democrats said they were ready for the looming health care fight.
Then report that she broke it off,” he said. Stupak said he also is not in talks with the White House. “I’ve done all the proposals. I’ve laid out procedures, and I know of no other way.
Boccieri said that the story of Natoma Canfield, a cancer-stricken Ohio woman without health insurance highlighted by President Barack Obama, reminded him of his own family’s health issues.
He actually began with the mindset that temporary monuments weren’t realistic, but “the more I talk with people the more convinced I become that it’s a good idea,” he said.
“I didn’t have an opportunity on this particular trip, primarily because the dominant issue is the constitution,” deJongh said.
“I know he’s interested, and I think he’s looking for some vindication,” Davis said. “I was pleased to leave Congress undefeated and unindicted.”
“The numbers sound promising, but I want to see how we got to the numbers,” said Rep. Brian Baird (D-Wash.), who opposed the House-passed bill.
[IMGCAP(1)]”I want to see all the details before I sign it, but I generally think … if we have to improve or fix a few things in reconciliation that that would be the right process,” Sen.
And I don’t think we should pretend otherwise,” Obama said. The key is that “you’ve got a good package on the substance,” the president said.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said Tuesday that she has not yet made a decision on whether to use a special procedure to enact the Senate’s health care bill without a separate vote, but she noted that
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) on Tuesday pushed back hard against Republican attacks on the majority’s possible strategy for approving health care reform without a separate vote on the Senate-passed