As has hit the news, the Cap and Trade bill (also known as Waxman-Markey) passed the house 219-212. Several representatives changed their minds on the bill allowin the narrow passage. Some, such as Debbie Halverson (D-IL), were recorded saying they wouldn’t vote for the bill, but then proceeded to vote for it anyway.
It is simply amazing to see how many representatives actually voted for this bill …
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Written by admin on June 30, 2009
The House Republicans gave an outline of proposals for an alternative budget plan today. Specifics on how much the budget would cost and what affect it would have on the deficit are due to be released next week. Among the proposals are spending cuts on everything except defense and lowering the top tax rate from 36% to 25%. A tax cut of that magnitude would free up money used by those in a position to …
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Written by admin on March 26, 2009
Rep Boehner (R-OH) said clearly what needed to be said. The fact that the Democrats backed out of a promise to leave for the public to review the bill was bad enough… but consider the fact that not a single member of the House had a chance to read the bill and yet voted on it. Yes, they voted for a bill that, when interest is added in, will cost the country $1 Trillion… Absolute obsurdity! By the way, check …
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Written by admin on February 13, 2009
The Democrats are forging ahead to have an immediate vote on the $780 Billion stimulus package. This will mean they will back out of a promise they made to give the American people and members of Congress 48 hours to review the package. According to Drudge Report, Rep. Culberson (D-TX) is claiming that the vote must be made today because Rep …
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Written by admin on February 13, 2009
