mountain bed Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 The thing about the $60K/per that I find hard to understand: where I live, that's a sufficient income. But in NY or CA (for example) that's not a lot of money. It should probably be adjusted to be more like prevailing wage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Right, that's why states can apply for a waiver on a case by case basis. I'm sure that's why New York applied. There's an op-ed by a Missouri congressman that says something like "Missouri taxpayers don't need to pay for $83,000 families in New York." Which is silly. I'm sure NY pays more in to the system than it gets out. I can't say the same for Missouri. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamin' Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 I'll be rubbing the belly of my Tommy Douglas statue, sending bill passing vibes to you! )))))) ((((((( Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 did you put durbin in a sleeper hold? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 No, but I think I dissapointed Rahm Emmanuel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 not good enough. i withdraw my support of this bill until G brings me photographic eveindence of a sleeper or the actual head of dick durbin. or $5. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 I'm so glad you girls said this. I literally could not wait to get home to say the same thing. There was a press conference today with some Senators... Max Baucus, Harry Reed etc. were there. But here's where it got innaresting - Chuck Grassley & Orrin Hatch came out to say they were going to make some calls & twist some arms of their fellow Reps in the House. Orrin-freaking-Hatch kids! One of the most notoriously conservative dudes in Congress is bucking W saying it's a huge mistake vetoing the bill. I almost shat myself! I think it's a good chance we're gonna override this thing! Do what Donna & Kate are suggesting if your Rep voted against this bill. We have 14 days until it comes up. Teh Do It! Man, I couldn't be more disappointed. I really really thought Hatch and Grassley would make this thing happen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 It's back folks (with minor alterations). Debates all day in the House. Here's a list of the yeas and nays from the last vote (10/18). http://www3.capwiz.com/c-span/issues/votes...101&tally=1 (Click on issues, scroll to House- Childern's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act) Scroll down the list of nays and see if your Rep voted no. If so, I'll urge you (again) to give your Congressman some static with a little letter (e or snail) and let them know that not only is their vote morally reprehensible but it WILL cost them their seat next year. S-CHIP is set to expire on 11/16. 7 more yeas will get this thing done! Peace, MB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 House debates this evening - again! A vote of 211-180 ( 44 folks didn't vote?) to hold off until Jan. 23 on this. Third time around? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reni Posted December 13, 2007 Author Share Posted December 13, 2007 they were too busy giving $696 billion to the defense industry including $189 billion to the wars. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071212/ap_on_.../defense_budget Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Dana Perino's little q&a with the press today regarding SCHIP was sickening. Totally evasive and blaming the Democrats (of course). God, at least Tony Snow could be semi-charming. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pillowy star Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 That's awesome, Kate. Finally a reward for all the hard - and probably mostly unpaid - work you're doing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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