SCHIP Is Back: House Vote Today

Nice piece in the WaPo about how Waxman is becoming a nightmare for the administration. Multiple investigations by an experienced Congressional staff. Enjoy.

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You just made my morning, darlin’!

So much fun stuff there but this was especially nice:

Republicans have their share of complaints. They say that Waxman’s staff cuts corners, plays “gotcha” with witnesses and committee Republicans, bypasses GOP staff members by interviewing witnesses rather than depositioning them, and would rather investigate than legislate. But even some of them speak with grudging admiration.

Dog bless Mr. Henry! First, rain earlier today and now a smashing article on my hero. *G*

Torture by proxy is a warcrime I want accountability the buck stops at Bush!

Isn’t there a video of Bush telling someone from an Arab nation that when we capture terrorists, we’ll send them to you for interrogation? Proves 2 things. He knew ‘enhanced interrogation’ was illegal and he was willing to outsource torture.

Son of SCHIP: House Democrats Set For Vote on New Version Of Children’s Health Bill

Rep. Ric Keller (R-Fla.)…has suffered through a barrage of advertisements from Democratic allies accusing him of forsaking children. [snip]

…Democratic leadership aides said they sense that enough Republicans are ready for the issue to go away that they will vote for the new proposal. At a contentious House GOP meeting with Leavitt on Tuesday night, wavering Republicans pledged that they would stand with the president. But others quietly voiced concerns that the SCHIP showdown is taking a toll on their political prospects.

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We did this.

LTEs and roots voices in these Congresscritters’ Districts…bring on the noise….ratchet up the pressure. We’re in a cross country, not a sprint.

Hey Elliott, rainy…that’s good for you guys? I can never remember who wants rain except for raven and for our SD pups.

We can use it but we weren’t needy. Not like raven and the others.