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Sen. DeMint, others rallying support to repeal Obamacare
Stalwart Republican leaders fight to elect conservative congressmen and repeal Obamacare.
Off the beaten path online:Senator Jim DeMint to introduce bill to repeal Obamacare...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: Senator Jim DeMint to introduce bill to repeal Obamacare, Randy Neugebauer: I yelled 'baby killer', Democrats have won a battle, not the war
Women in Technology list nominees
One of my favorite groups (no snarky jokes, please) is Women in Technology. They've just named nominees for their annual awards.
Stupak sells out pro-life movement
Congressman Bart Stupak, a Michigan Democrat, told reporters Sunday: "Make no doubt about it. There will be no public funds for abortion," as he attempted to explain why he chose to support the health care bill after striking a deal with the White House. Mr. Stupak and his cadre of self-proclaimed "pro-life" Democrats defended the Executive Order that Mr. Obama said he would sign, which Mr. Stupak believes reasserts the intentions of the Hyde Amendment.
Health care bill opponents: Executive order on abortion doesn't cut it
Reports are emerging that pro-life Congressman Bart Stupak, a Michigan Democrat, may be close to a deal with the White House regarding his issues with federal funding for abortion in the Senate health care bill. Mr. Stupak's spokeswoman toldnews outlets that a deal could be made for a presidential executive order that would address the Michigan Democrat's abortion funding objections. However, pro-life leaders and opponents of the health care legislation spoke out against the executive order idea as the best solution to keep tax-payer dollars away from the abortion industry.
Video appears to dispute lawmaker's claim of protesters' racial slurs
Rep. Andre Carson, Indiana Democrat, who is a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, claims that "tea party" protesters hurled racial slurs at fellow CBC member Rep. John Lewis, Georgia Georgia. Mr. Carson said that "hundreds of people" were chanting, "Kill the bill," and he heard "at least 15 times" the “n – word” being thrown around.
Rep. Kevin Brady: This weekend has consequences
Forty years to the day after Bogotaj’s horrendous spill, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her whip team careen headlong toward a scheduled Sunday vote in the U.S. House on the their disastrous -- and widely reviled -- government takeover of health care.
Nancy Pelosi invokes the 'wrong' St. Joseph
The House Speaker needs to improve her knowledge of Catholic feast days,
Issa: Giving back a bribe for a vote changes nothing
Rep. Earl Pomeroy, a North Dakota Democrat, came under fire yesterday when the GOP began questioning if the student loan provision in the health care bill held a sweetheart deal meant to entice Mr. Pomeroy, who is currently undecided, to vote in favor of the bill. Mr. Pomeroy now says the controversial aspect of that provision will be taken out.
DHC memo shows Democrats panicking on CBO score
DHC marching orders show Democrats panicking on the preliminary CBO score
A North Dakota payoff attempt for a health care bill 'yea'?
Republicans are going after Rep. Earl Pomeroy, a North Dakota Democrat, who is currently undecided on the health care bill, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, California Democrat, for possibly setting up a sweetheart deal in the student loan provision of the health care bill in exchange for his support on the legislation.
Off the beaten path online: Obama's approval rating lowest yet, Congress' declines...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: Obama's approval rating lowest yet, Congress' declines, buying votes with water, Obama to Dems: Our fates are tied to health bill.
Video - Coburn to House members: We will expose any sweetheart deals for votes
Senator Tom Coburn (R- OK) warned members of the House of Representatives that Republican senators will watch carefully for any deals the White House or Democratic leaders make with members in exchange for their votes.
Catholic Church going easy on pro-choice reps and senators?
Some Catholic representatives and senators are struggling with the health care bill's lack of provision against abortion funding, others not so much.
Dem Tennessee Gov.: Obamacare will hurt our state
In October of 2009, Tennessee Governor Phil Bresden, a Democrat, expressed his concerns to Senator Bob Corker (R – TN) and Rep. Bart Gordon (D – TN) about the fragile economic circumstances of their home state.
Off the beaten path online: Republicans 'pissed' they weren't given CBO numbers...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: Republicans 'pissed' they weren't given CBO numbers, Senator ‘Smiley’ Franken pulls no punches, honors memory of Irish PM's mother -- while she's alive
CBO numbers will change everything--again
Some members who are either "no" or "yes" votes could also change as well. The CBO numbers will also affect how the Democrats will go about procedurally and whether or not the Party will use the much criticized "deem and pass" measure to pass the Senate version of the health care bill through the House with out members voting on the actual legislation.
Former Pa. Rep. Mike Veon in hot water
Former Pa. legislator Mike Veon (D–Beaver) awaits a decision regarding charges leveled against him in 2008.
Off the beaten path online: What Kucinich will have to walk back if he flip flops...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: What Kucinich will have to walk back if he flip flops, Hawaii considers ban on requests for Obama's birth certificate, and Fox News sees profits and viewership rise, cReading tea party leaves.
Slaughter says her solution is 'constitutional'
Emerging from a meeting with Democratic leaders in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's (D - CA) office today, House Rules Committee Chair Louise Slaughter (D -NY) discussed the constitutionality of the "self-executing rule" she has condoned.
