Health Care Progress Report: November 2 Nov 3, 2009
House Democrats Move to the Third Step Toward Health Care Reform, While the Senate Wraps Up Step Two. By Stephanie Condon (CBS) Congress is indeed "closer than ever before" to passing comprehensive health care legislation, as President Obama has often remarked. (CBS News -- Politics)
Can Chuck Schumer Push a Public Option Through? Nov 3, 2009
Senator Joe Lieberman, a Connecticut independent who caucuses with the Democrats, has said he cannot vote for the bill as it stands, and moderate Democrats such as Indiana's Evan Bayh, Nebraska's Ben Nelson and Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas have voiced reservations. Still, Schumer remains upbeat: "Harry Reid is the best vote counter and vote getter that I have ever seen in my 35 years as a legislator," he declared at a press conference on Oct. 29. (Time.com)
Cal Thomas: Some Democrats are worth hearing on health reform Nov 2, 2009
Evan Bayh, Indiana Democrat: If it was a public option that was just kind of a stalking horse for a government-run health care system, I dont think that would have a very good chance. Kudos to Sen. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
The Most Important Vote on Health Care Nov 2, 2009
Evan Bayh of Indiana, who was considered a potential vice presidential candidate for Obama, confirmed at least one Democrat thinks a vote to proceed with the bill should be considered a vote for the bill. The Politico wrote Wednesday, Democratic leaders should be able to tell where Bayh is headed based on his vote on whether to move to a debate. (Human Events Online)
Barack Obama: Media Sweetheart and Golf Addict Nov 2, 2009
Senators Evan Bayh (D-Ind. and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) want any vote on the debt limit to include a commitment for debate on legislation to create a commission to reduce deficits. (Human Events Online)
No time for risky fiscal policies Nov 1, 2009
Evan Bayh of Indiana, who earlier this month initiated a letter to Democratic Majority Leader Harry Reid saying that he and nine co-signers would have a hard time voting to boost the debt limit, as the White House needs them to do to protect the nation's fiscal credibility, unless a tangible step were taken at the same time to pledge serious action to reduce future deficits. Specifically, the 10 asked Reid to support a long-bottled-up proposal for a bipartisan commission whose report would... (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
How I got well in India for $50 Nov 1, 2009
How to make Pomeroy's life "extremely painful," though"? Well, by sending him fake dog poop, of course! No, The truly amazing thing about this is that, in his role leading RedState, Erickson's becoming something of a player in Republican politics. The blog is essentially the right's equivalent of DailyKos -- not as big or as influential, but it and Erickson have been playing a substantial role in the rise of third-party conservative candidate Doug Hoffman in New York's 23rd congressional... (Salon)
A woman's right to choose a losing candidate? Nov 1, 2009
" An incredibly interesting debate that looks at both the pros and cons of abortion from a secularist viewpoint. Currently in Salon Which intergalactic attack is more harrowing: ABC's "V" or HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm"? By Heather Havrilesky The author of "Ghost Story" and "Koko" talks about the fine art of literary terror By Laura Miller A quiet new measure may let the government give away even more of your money to banks By David Sirota Director Ti West's horror homage looks to the '80s,... (Salon)
Democrats study ways to lower federal deficit Nov 1, 2009
If we have the same process and the same people, we are going to get the same results, said Senator Evan Bayh, Democrat of Indiana, who recently met with President Obama to discuss the idea. The Democratic Party wants to spend more than we can afford, the Republican Party tends to want to cut taxes more than we can afford. (Boston Globe)
All together now Nov 1, 2009
" Remember that for all the hoopla over Hillary Clinton's refusal to concede in 2008, in 1980 Teddy Kennedy took his fight with an incumbent president all the way to the convention, despite having half as many delegates. Once Carter limped into the general, he was dispatched by the "Great Communicator," one of the most skilled Republican political figures since Teddy Roosevelt. It was Carter's 1976 victory that was the fluke. A Baptist from Georgia won narrowly in the wake of Watergate and... (Salon)
2009 Elections Nov 1, 2009
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- From the Right: Democrats worth hearing 0 Nov 1, 2009
Evan Bayh, Indiana Democrat: If it was a public option that was just kind of a stalking horse for a government-run health care system, I don t think that would have a very good chance. Kudos to Sen. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
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Pelosi Unveils Health Care Bill Today - HUMAN EVENTS. UPDATED: Pelosi Unveils Health Care Bill Today by 10/29/2009. (Human Events Online)
'Anybody Have a Lighter?' Oct 31, 2009
We've got Evan Bayh, Ben Nelson. They're all saying in the Senate they're not going to support it. (Fox News)
Democrats Struggle to Find Unity on Health Plan Oct 30, 2009
Ben Nelson of Nebraska, Mary Landrieu of Louisiana, Evan Bayh of Indiana and Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas all declined to say on Tuesday how they would vote. In an indication of the pressure Reid faces, Bayh said the majority leader had agreed to cut an earlier proposal for a $40 billion tax on medical device makers. (Newsmax)
UPDATED: Pelosi Unveils Health Care Bill Today Oct 30, 2009
Pelosi Unveils Health Care Bill Today - HUMAN EVENTS. (Updated: Here is the just-released of all 1990 pages of the health care bill. (Human Events Online)
Book: Obama considered Clinton for VP Oct 30, 2009
Evan Bayh, D-IN, backing down from his threat to filibuster a health reform bill containing a public option and the remaining Democratic hold-outs ... Evan Bayh of Indiana and Gov. Tim Kaine of Virginia, Plouffe wrote in his account. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Why 60 Is the New 50 Oct 30, 2009
(Indiana Democrat Evan Bayh has said he'd also block the bill, but he doesn't match Lieberman's history of poking Democrats in the eye. . (Slate)
Candidates Around the Country Watching Obamacare Fight Closely Oct 30, 2009
Republican candidates like those named above as well as whomever emerges as the frontrunner in Arkansas to face Democrat Blanche Lincoln, in Indiana to face Democrat Evan Bayh, in California to face Democrat Barbara Boxer and in Nevada to face Harry Reid himself will all be campaigning on the votes made in the next few weeks, especially the vote to bring Reid's bill on to the floor and open debate. . (Townhall.com)
House Dems reveal $894B health plan Oct 30, 2009
Evan Bayh, D-IN, backing down from his threat to filibuster a health reform bill containing a public option and the remaining Democratic hold-outs. . (MSNBC -- Politics)
Is the NSA spying on U.S. Internet traffic? Oct 30, 2009
Both Lieberman and Evan Bayh have spouses who have profited from the healthcare industry By Joe Conason. Do two distracted Northwest pilots portend a frightening breakdown in air safety. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Ultimate Double Standard Oct 30, 2009
Evan Bayh is undecided. There's four or five votes there. (Fox News)
Does Pelosi Have the Votes? Oct 29, 2009
Does Pelosi Have the Votes. Does Pelosi Have the Votes. (Human Events Online)
Democrats Worth Hearing Oct 29, 2009
Evan Bayh, Indiana Democrat: "If it was a public option that was just kind of a stalking horse for a government-run health care system, I don't think that would have a very good chance." Kudos to Sen. Blanche Lincoln, Arkansas Democrat, for saying, "For some in my caucus, when they talk about a public option, they're talking about another entitlement program and we can't afford that right now as a nation.". (Townhall.com)
Summitt, Krzyzewski take part in memorial for NCAA's Brand Oct 29, 2009
Also among the speakers: Georgia Tech men's basketball coach Paul Hewitt, NBA Commissioner David Stern and a number of Indiana politicians including Gov. Mitch Daniels and U.S. senators Richard Lugar and Evan Bayh. Mellencamp, the Grammy Award-winning singer who lives in Bloomington, Ind. (USA Today -- Sports)
The Lieberman Option Oct 28, 2009
Reid not only has to get Lieberman's vote but like Ben Nelson, Mary Landrieu, Evan Bayh, and Mark Pryor, all of whom have reservations about the public option. Most have been noncommittal, except Bayh who has to Lieberman'ssupporting a filibuster on the final billif fees placed on the medical-device industry are not removed. (Slate)
Moderate Democrats hold health bill's fate in their hands Oct 25, 2009
The informal centrist roster includes senators who have broken with the party the most this year - Indiana's Evan Bayh and Nebraska's Ben Nelson - as well as Tom Carper of Delaware, Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut (an independent who caucuses with the Democrats), Mark Pryor of Arkansas, Mark Warner and Jim Webb of Virginia, Jon Tester of Montana and Kent Conrad and Byron Dorgan of North Dakota. Nelson and Sen. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
DEMS BLAST WHITE HOUSE ENEMIES LIST STRATEGY... Oct 24, 2009
Evan Bayh, a centrist Democrat. I think we ll be judged on how we conduct ourselves. (The Drudge Report)
Key senators may rebuff Obama on health care... Oct 23, 2009
Evan Bayh of Indiana, a political battleground state. "I want to know what works for families and small businesses," said Bayh, adding that he might back public insurance options run by states, not the federal government. (The Drudge Report)
Senate Defeats Costly Medicare 'Fix' Oct 23, 2009
Evan Bayh, a moderate Democrat from Indiana, told reporters last week that he supported the fix but wanted to find a way to pay for it. He voted against the bill Wednesday, as did 12 other Democrats and all Republicans. (Newsmax)
On Deficits And Doctors Oct 21, 2009
Evan Bayh said last week that he agreed with Senator Conrad that a physician-fee fix should not add to the nation's already skyrocketing debt. Indeed, despite the setting, there's no reason today's meeting should have changed Senator Conrad's mind. (CBS News)
Reid Axes Monday Vote Oct 17, 2009
Several Democrats like Budget Chairman Kent Conrad (D-N.D.) and Evan Bayh (D-Ind. have also signaled their opposition. (Roll Call)
Obama, liberals splitting on issues Oct 16, 2009
Obama, liberals split on security, media issues - White House- msnbc. Obama, liberals split on security, media issues. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Health care overhaul update Oct 14, 2009
News Story - Idaho State Journal. A top-to-bottom remake of the U.S. health care system along the lines sought by President Barack Obama moved a step closer to reality Tuesday as the Senate Finance Committee approved a 10-year, 829 billion plan that would extend coverage to millions more Americans and seek to hold down spiraling health costs over the long term. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Dems look beyond looming health vote Oct 14, 2009
Democrats look beyond looming health vote. As panel prepares for ballot, talks are under way on merging measures. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Health Care Bill Passes. No Public Option. Yet? Oct 14, 2009
Senators Pass Health Care Bill with Key Republican Ally, Olympia Snowe. Wednesday, October 14, 2009. (Slate)
GOP Graham's Endorsement Boosts Climate Bill Oct 14, 2009
Evan Bayh of Indiana, say they cannot support a bill that drives coal-fired energy prices higher. Environmental groups tend to oppose nuclear power generation and prefer "green" sources such as wind, solar and geothermal energy. (Newsmax)
Senate finance panel to vote on health care bill Oct 13, 2009
Evan Bayh of Indiana, a moderate Democrat, was bullish on the Carper approach. "I think something like that is likely, and would probably pass muster with moderates," he said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Dorgan, Enzi Seek End to Cuba Travel Ban Oct 13, 2009
SIGN UP FOR FREE NEWS ALERTS. Monday, October 12, 2009 1:15 PM. (Newsmax)
In Pakistan, Taliban force military to take action Oct 11, 2009
I wouldn t say that I am a true independent, but I would have no problem voting for a moderate Democrat like Evan Bayh or even Hillary, who I might have voted for over McCain. DebbieDoRight. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Newsweek: Surge opponents run the gamut Oct 8, 2009
And Obama would also receive the blessing of hawkish Democrats like Evan Bayh of Indiana and House Armed Services Chairman Ike Skelton of Missouri, who said Sunday on that he supported additional deployments. All these voicesrepresenting vying factions across the political spectrumhave a shared chorus: "Give the general what he needs.". (MSNBC -- International)
McCaskill calls for debate transparency Oct 8, 2009
Joining McCaskill were: Democrats Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor of Arkansas, Evan Bayh of Indiana, Mary Landrieu of Louisiana, Ben Nelson of Nebraska, and Jim Webb of Virginia. Independent Joe Lieberman of Connecticut also signed the letter. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Former Fed chief: Unemployment to top 10 percent Oct 6, 2009
Evan Bayh, who s on the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, said he, too, is waiting for the remainder of the job-related stimulus initiatives to take effect. If I d been drafting the package, I would have tried to have it go into effect sooner and have more of it directly related to jobs, Bayh, D-Ind. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
* US lawmakers vow action on Iran Oct 6, 2009
X Evan Bayh, US senator ... We need to do them now, Democratic Senator Evan Bayh told Fox News Sunday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Climate Change Goals Face Steep Hurdles Oct 6, 2009
Washington Post: Countries Are Far from Agreement Ahead of December Summit in Copenhagen. President Barack Obama addresses the Summit on Climate Change at the United Nations, Sept. 22, 2009. (CBS News -- Politics)
Read the 'FNS' transcript Oct 5, 2009
BRET BAIER, GUEST HOST: With Afghanistan and Iran dominating foreign policy concerns, we turn to four key senators for their insights on how best the U.S. should move forward from South Carolina, Republican Lindsey Graham; from Scranton, Pennsylvania, Democrat Bob Casey; and here in studio are Evan Bayh, a Democrat from Indiana; and Saxby Chambliss, a Republican from Georgia ... SEN. EVAN BAYH, D-IND.: Well, Bret, it shows that we need to bring a real sense of urgency to this issue ... What I... (Fox News)
Lineup for Sunday's TV news shows Oct 5, 2009
Sunday, October 4, 2009. Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Health Reform, Unemployment Coming to Boil Oct 5, 2009
Alan Greenspan Says Unemployment 10 Percent, Health Care Reform on Obama Agenda - ABC News. Explosion Outside U.N. Offices in Islamabad; 3 Killed. (ABC News)
Lineup for Sunday's TV news shows Oct 5, 2009
Lineup for Sunday's TV news shows. Article:Lineup for Sunday's TV news shows:/c/a/2009/10/03/MNCQ1A0OQ3. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Afghanistan, Iran tops on shows Oct 4, 2009
"Fox News Sunday," for example, will host a roundtable of influential Senators -- Evan Bayh (D-Ind. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Bob Casey (D-Pa. (TheHill.com)
John Edwards: He Was Always the One To Watch Oct 2, 2009
Edwards was one of only three new Democratic senators elected in 1998 (the others were Evan Bayh of Indiana and Chuck Schumer of New York). Republicans were in the majority by a 10-seat margin. (Slate)
Gillibrand, Schumer fall short of $1M Sep 30, 2009
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TV news shows Sep 30, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009. Channel: 7 ABC's "This Week" - Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Sen. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Guests for the Sunday TV news shows Sep 26, 2009
Anchorage Daily News. Daylight : 7:54 AM - 7:47 PM. (Anchorage Daily News)
Guests on Sunday news shows Sep 26, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Related: Dems answer Obama's call for action on health care Sep 18, 2009
Dems answer Obama's call for action on health care. Dems answer Obama's call for action on health care. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Senates health fix would cost $856B Sep 17, 2009
Senate's 10-year health fix would cost $856B - Health care reform- msnbc. Senates 10-year health fix would cost $856B. (MSNBC -- Politics)
NYT: For Dems, 60 is magic number Sep 17, 2009
Senator Bob Casey of Pennsylvania wants to make sure the plan does enough for poor children, while Senator Evan Bayh of Indiana is worried about health costs for small businesses and middle-class families. More business news from NYTimes. (MSNBC -- Politics)
•Letter: Health care reform will save money Sep 17, 2009
Richard Lugar and Evan Bayh. Both emphasize fiscal responsibility. (The Daily Journal)
What is America's top dynasty? Sep 15, 2009
But just glance at today's Senate and count those whose parents were once members of Congress, or governors, or in a presidential Cabinet, and you'll see potential dynasties in training: Evan Bayh, Bob Bennett, Bob Casey, Chris Dodd, Judd Gregg, Mary Landrieu, Lisa Murkowski, Mark Pryor, the cousins Mark and Tom Udall; add Jay Rockefeller, nephew of a vice president. The Constitution states that "no title of nobility shall be granted by the United States," yet it seems political nobility is as... (Juneau Empire)
Healthtalks focus on illegal immigrants Sep 12, 2009
Health negotiators focus on illegal immigrants - Health care reform- msnbc. Health negotiators focus on illegal immigrants. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Obama Healthcare Speech Boosts Liberal Morale Sep 12, 2009
SIGN UP FOR FREE NEWS ALERTS. Friday, September 11, 2009 3:55 AM. (Newsmax)
Dems: Reform to pass this year Sep 11, 2009
3:56 a.m. Friday, September 11, 2009. Dems answer Obama's call for action on health care. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Obama pulls Dems into line Sep 11, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009. Search stories on N&O.com. (News & Observer)
Meet the knuckleheads of the U.S. Senate Sep 8, 2009
When he left a half-century later, his colleagues were Evan Bayh, and Mike Crapo and Mike Enzi and John Cornyn. (And Ted Kaufman, who's only there so the vice-president's son can run for his seat. (Salon)
