Democrats Will Implement "Trick" to Pass Health Care ReformWell, so much for a bipartisan strategy session on health care. Despite calls from the White House about bringing Republicans to the table to get their ideas into the debate, it looks like Democrats have already decided on a plan to pa... more Well, so much for a bipartisan strategy session on health care. Despite calls from the White House about bringing Republicans to the table to get their ideas into the debate, it looks like Democrats have already decided on a plan to pass their original legislation. Legislation Americans have soundly rejected from coast to coast.
Speaking at the National Health Policy Conference hosted by Academy Health and Health Affairs, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's senior health care adviser Wendell Primus said that Democratic leaders in Congress will implement a legislative "trick" to pass their very unpopular version of health care reform.
Why propose a televised, bipartisan meeting on February 25th if the underlying plan has been to pass the Democrats' original health care proposal all along? Well, it's simple. President Obama wants to give the appearance of bipartisan cooperation without really caring at all. It's one PR stunt after another with this White House, and this latest action is Obama Sets Trap for RepublicansNo matter what the Democrats say to the Republicans or anything that they try to put in there, it would only be a lie. They would sneak things in that none of us want. I believe we should wait until all of them are voted out. We get pe... moreNo matter what the Democrats say to the Republicans or anything that they try to put in there, it would only be a lie. They would sneak things in that none of us want. I believe we should wait until all of them are voted out. We get people in there who care about America and believe in the Constitution and then we can listen to them about health care.
RUSH: Absolutely right. Absolutely right. The Republicans ought not get suckered by this and go anywhere near it.
CALLER: Say "no!"
RUSH: Say "hell, no!"
Read the Background Material...
• Washington Post: GOP Cool to Obama Call for Two-Party Health Talks
• Politico: White House Announces Televised Health Meet
• New York Times: Obama Plans Bipartisan Summit on Health Care
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Hill Leaders Welcome Summit Idea"Obviously, I am pleased that the White House finally seems interested in a real, bipartisan conversation on health care," he said. "The problem with the Democrats’ health care bills is not that the American people don’t understand... more"Obviously, I am pleased that the White House finally seems interested in a real, bipartisan conversation on health care," he said. "The problem with the Democrats’ health care bills is not that the American people don’t understand them; the American people do understand them, and they don't like them."
Congressional Republicans have largely resisted the Democratic effort to write health care legislation. Only one Republican member voted for the House bill when it passed in November. No Republicans voted for the Senate bill during procedural motions or on final passage.
Associated Press: Review State of the Union Speech. Reality 8 Obama 0coverage " the majority of Americans under age 65 " in the plans they already have. But Obama can’t guarantee people won’t see higher rates or fewer benefits in their existing plans. Because of elements such as new taxes on insuran... morecoverage " the majority of Americans under age 65 " in the plans they already have. But Obama can’t guarantee people won’t see higher rates or fewer benefits in their existing plans. Because of elements such as new taxes on insurance companies, insurers could change what they offer or how much it costs.
OBAMA: The president issued a populist broadside against lobbyists, saying they have “outsized influence” over the government ...
THE FACTS: Obama has limited the hiring of lobbyists for administration jobs, but the ban isn’t absolute; seven waivers from the ban have been granted to White House officials alone ...
OBAMA: “Because of the steps we took, there are about 2 million Americans working right now who would otherwise be unemployed…
THE FACTS: The success of the Obama-pushed economic stimulus that Congress approved early last year has been an ongoing point of contention. [...] In November, it reported that the stimulus increased the number of people em Reid, Pelosi Work To Save Health Care Reform 1.23.10The changes being considered track closely with the agreements House and Senate leaders made in White House meetings last week, according to a source. They include the deal with labor unions to ease the tax on high-end insurance plans,... moreThe changes being considered track closely with the agreements House and Senate leaders made in White House meetings last week, according to a source. They include the deal with labor unions to ease the tax on high-end insurance plans, additional Medicare cuts and taxes, the elimination of a special Medicaid funding deal for Nebraska and a move to help cover the gap in seniors' prescription-drug coverage. Pelosi is also working to change the Senate provision that sets up state insurance exchanges. The House prefers a single, national exchange.
Reid spokesman Jim Manley declined to comment on whether a list of changes was being drawn up.
"We have still not decided what we are going to do," Manley said. "We remain confident we will pass health reform this year. We are working with the White House and the House to identify our options for doing so. We anticipate further conversations with the administration, the House and our caucus."
Pelosi spokesman Nadeam Elshami said, "Discu Senate Can Pass Health With 51 VotesShould Democrats take that route, the legislation would have to be scaled back because of Senate rules.
He also said he expects Democratic Senate candidate Martha Coakley to win in Massachusetts.
Van Hollen said Republican predic... moreShould Democrats take that route, the legislation would have to be scaled back because of Senate rules.
He also said he expects Democratic Senate candidate Martha Coakley to win in Massachusetts.
Van Hollen said Republican predictions that the political climate had changed so much that they can capture the 40 seats needed to regain control of the House was “pure hallucination.”
‘Into the Ditch’
“Why would you hand the keys to the car back to the same guys whose policies drove the economy into the ditch and then walked away from the scene of the accident?” Van Hollen said. “For the Republicans to say vote for us and bring back the guys who got us into this mess in the first place, I don’t think it’s a winner.”
He said Democrats expect to see their majority shrink this year because the party that occupies the White House traditionally loses congressional seats in the first midterm election.
more at http://bit.ly/6sWfq9 Comedy gold: Obama's Racist Pastor Jeremiah Wright Blasts HealthCare Plan Local economist Karl Gregory, distinguished emeritus professor of economics, said Wright interprets the Bible and gospel well.
And who wouldn't get such a sense when listening to Wright?:
Is Rev.Wright right? New Obama Song. ... more Local economist Karl Gregory, distinguished emeritus professor of economics, said Wright interprets the Bible and gospel well.
And who wouldn't get such a sense when listening to Wright?:
Is Rev.Wright right? New Obama Song. Terrorism.
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US Senate Races 2010:Harry ... moreand the fact that Nevada is strongly opposed to Obamacare also points out the fact that Reid could care less what his constituents think. For his lack of representation … he will be voted out in 2010.
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