Landrieu Blasts McCain’s Sweetheart Deal’ Amendment
John McCain (R-Ariz.) on the Senate floor Tuesday evening, saying the former presidential nominee insulted her and her state in crafting an amendment to the health care reconciliation bill.
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John McCain (R-Ariz.) on the Senate floor Tuesday evening, saying the former presidential nominee insulted her and her state in crafting an amendment to the health care reconciliation bill.
</p> Charles pointed out that throughout the months of legislative wrangling, Lincoln was far from an enthusiastic supporter of the health care reform bill.
</p> Under Lautenberg’s bill, the Majority Leader could cut short the post-cloture period — generally 30 hours — if there is a lull in floor debate and no lawmaker seeks to be recognized.
</p> AANS Washington, D.C., Director Katie Orrico sent an e-mail Friday afternoon telling House Members to vote against the health care reform bill.
</p> “This is his major bill,” Crowley said. “It is incumbent upon him to explain what we have done for the American people.”
Joe Lieberman (ID-Conn.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), is aiming to introduce a bill as early as next month.
</p> During an interview with National Review, Boehner said Driehaus “may be a dead man” politically if he voted for the health care reform bill.
</p> Stupak, who ended up voting for the bill after the president signed an executive order affirming that the legislation will uphold existing restrictions on the use of federal funds for abortion, has
</p> President Barack Obama signed health care reform into law Tuesday, capping off a yearlong debate on an issue that divided the public and fueled partisanship on Capitol Hill.
</p> “Best Buy has stated that we are supportive of comprehensive climate change legislation and working to move toward a low carbon economy,” the company said in its statement.
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</p> “The Postal Service is in dire financial shape.
And tucked neatly into the House’s changes to the Senate’s health care bill was the student aid initiative — clearly, the “Cinderella Story” applies even to politics.
</p> Bill Samuel, legislative director for the AFL-CIO, likewise said his federation will not press Senators to make changes to the reconciliation bill.
</p> The NRCC will target Democrats who voted for the bill, including those who supported the measure after a deal was struck between Rep.
</p> The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee is expected to bypass a lengthy markup and vote out a sweeping financial regulatory reform bill Monday evening, a surprising move that some
</p> Several physician trade groups are up in arms after an e-mail blast sent by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons urging House Members to vote against the health care reform bill listed
</p> Kirk went even further than some candidates who opposed the bill and told supporters that he would lead the charge to repeal the health care bill if it passed, according to an audio recording of
</p> Granted, these were not pitchfork-wielding peasants at the gates.