Health Care 'Public Option' Would Cover Little of Population Nov 21, 2009
Under pressure from fellow Democrats, Reid and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. reduced the plan's power. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Diane Patrick to endorse Capuano Nov 21, 2009
Capuano has received several other key endorsements from prominent women, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi; Kitty Dukakis, wife of former Massachusetts governor Michael S. Dukakis; and former state representative and lieutenant governor candidate Marjorie Clapprood. Coakley has been endorsed by politically active women including Senate President Therese Murray, philanthropist Barbara Lee, and more than two dozen female state lawmakers. (Boston Globe)
Catholic Church pushes,and some push back Nov 21, 2009
After a request by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who favors abortion rights, the bishops quickly produced a letter before the Nov. 7 House vote assuring antiabortion Democrats that the provision was acceptable to the church hierarchy. Some lawmakers see the church s Capitol Hill maneuvering over the health care bill as part of a broader activist push, which some welcome and others find worrisome. (Boston Globe)
RedState Morning Briefing Nov 21, 2009
Americans must, because President Obama and Nancy Pelosi will not, demand that outrages such as the massacre at Fort Hood be labeled for what they are and treated for what they are acts of terrorism in the war that radical Islam is waging on the United States. The emerging facts of the Fort Hood case indicate that Major Hasan is a jihadist bent on killing Americans, particularly American service personnel, in the name of his religion. (Human Events Online)
Healthcare Radicals Bank on Public Ignorance and Gullibility Nov 21, 2009
Only when it became apparent that enough pro-life Democrats were ready to draw a line in the sand over abortion funding did the pro-abortion Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi allow a vote on the Stupak-Pitts pro-life amendment, which clearly banned government funding of abortions. The pro-life Stupak-Pitts amendment won with a resounding 240-196 vote, while the overall bill barely passed, 220-215. (Human Events Online)
Healthcare Big First Vote Saturday Nov 21, 2009
2,074-page is a lot like House Speaker Nancy Pelosi s 2,032 page health care bill, without the Stupak amendment banning the federal funding of abortion. Harrycare pays for abortion through the premiums paid by tax dollars in the government-run plan. (Human Events Online)
Army to Block Media at Palin Book Signing Nov 20, 2009
Her popularity is twice that of Nancy Pelosi (FOXnews ... com did a piece on Sarah today on how she is rising to power and puts Nancy Pelosi to shame ... if you didn't get a chance to read the report, Sarah was polled nationwide against Nancy Pelosi and it was a fair poll, not Republicans, and Sarah was 2x more popular than Pelosi. (CBS News)
Hate crimes law attacks Christians Nov 20, 2009
Our legislators were never informed, and the policy was quietly stuffed by liberal activists such as the dictatorial Nancy Pelosi, who ensured the elected legislator Mr. Wilson was never heard (which led to his comments on the floor in front of the president). Now, another defence authorization bill was used by liberal activists to stuff absurd law into the country that would have never passed except for other states running over us again. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Schwarzenegger visits state's Capitol Hill Dems Nov 20, 2009
George Miller, D-Martinez, a close adviser to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee. "We are eager to work with the governor under the leadership of the first Californian to be speaker," added Rep. (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
Bill would cause increase in Medicare premiums Nov 20, 2009
Brendan Daly, a spokesman for Speaker Nancy Pelosi, said the measure raising fees for physicians would tackle seniors No. 1 concern: that they can keep their doctors. Taken together with the health insurance reform bill which will lower premiums, extend the solvency of Medicare by five years, improve preventive and primary care for seniors, and eliminate the doughnut hole drug coverage gap, it s a good deal for seniors. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
A Better Health Bill From The Senate? Nov 20, 2009
As part of negotiations to secure passage of the House healthcare reform bill, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, agreed to a vote on an amendment by Congressman Bart Stupak, D-Michigan, that did not merely forbid a government-run "public option" from covering abortion services. It also barred private insurance plans that might participate in the exchange set up by the new program from doing so. (CBS News)
Why the Healthcare Bill Will Include Taxpayer-Funded Abortions Nov 20, 2009
Bart Stupak (D-MI) commenting on Nancy Pelosi s reaction to his amendment that would prohibit taxpayer-funded abortion in healthcare reform. The healthcare bills working their way through Congress should be opposed, and for so many reasons. (Human Events Online)
US at a crossroads Nov 20, 2009
Obama, Bernanke, Senate majority leader Harry Reid, Senate banking committee chairman Chris Dodd, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House financial services committee chairman Barney Frank. These are not names that are trusted to make wise choices over expedient ones. (Asia Times Online)
For Pagliuca, health reform trumps choice Nov 20, 2009
When House Speaker Nancy Pelosi came to town last week to endorse Capuano, I asked whether she agreed with his contention that those abortion provisions would justify a no vote on the final legislation. The speaker sidestepped, saying she thought an acceptable compromise would be found. (Boston Globe)
It's The Philosophy Stupid Nov 20, 2009
" Instead, Mr. Brooks wrote, Republicans should talk about other things, like balanced budgets and small business-led job creation. Mr. Brooks didn t seem to understand that economic prosperity and job growth are not distinct from conservative principles. They are the result of them. This sort of muddle qualifies as cutting edge conservative thought in today s New York Times.The Brooks recipe for GOP victories in 2010 and 2012 is for our candidates to be non-combative, non-ideological, and... (Human Events Online)
Government-run health care is a bad idea Nov 20, 2009
I figured writing to Nancy Pelosi would be a waste of time and a stamp because, in my opinion, she lives in "La La Land.". Government has failed in most of the things it tries to run, so I feel this bill passing could ruin this country. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
BOTOX TAX IS BACK: SENATE BILL INCLUDES 5% TAX ON ELECTIVE COSMETIC SURGERY... Nov 20, 2009
see if they can figure out this legaleeze: The table of chapters for subtitle D of the Internal Male Prostitute Code of 1986, as amended by Barney Frank of this Act, is amended by inserting (no pun intended) after the item relating to chapter on 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue of the following new item: IN GENERAL.-Subtitle D of the Internal Revenue Code for Rent Violations of 1986, as amended by Charles Rangel of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following new chapter: COSMETIC SURGERY AND... (The Drudge Report)
Reverse the Vote, Save Our Country Nov 20, 2009
Nancy Pelosi and her puppets have put our country on a path for bankruptcy and rationed healthcare ... This project will hold these 24 Democrats feet to the fire for voting against the best interests of their constituents and blindly supporting Nancy Pelosis reckless agenda ... All these points underscore how unconscionable it was for these to stand in unison with Nancy Pelosi and vote to take away your healthcare. (Townhall.com)
Details of state dinner scarce, White House mum Nov 20, 2009
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi also snagged an invite. Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, a Republican of Indian descent, will be there. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
How the Senate's Health Care Bill Is Worse Than the House's Nov 20, 2009
Whether Reid can sell this to the U.S. Conference of Bishops, which exercised considerable muscle in the House (Speaker Nancy Pelosi even placed a call to Rome. is another story. (Slate)
Local gathering: Participants dismayed by state of the country. (Thelma Grimes/photo.) Nov 20, 2009
"Giffords is proud that (House Speaker Nancy Pelosi) snaps her fingers and she jumps to it," Goss said. "She voted to put this country further in debt with the bailout; she voted for this health care bill. Our Congress has abandoned us.". (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Danville TEA Party cancels plan to burn Perriello, Pelosi in effigy Nov 20, 2009
Tom Perriello and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi in effigy at a bonfire rally on Saturday. Danville TEA Party chairman Nigel Coleman announced plans for the "Fired Up for Freedom!" rally last week. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
America's fiscal deficit: Stemming the tide Nov 20, 2009
Nancy Pelosi, the speaker of the House of Representatives, is adamantly opposed. A similar commission was set up to restore solvency to Social Security in 1982-83. (The Economist)
Does Rep. Smith fear Kendall County Democrats? Nov 20, 2009
In Fridays Viewpoints (Boerne Star, page 5A) Kevin Thompson, KC Republican Party, blames House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for the loss of two state governorships during this off-year election (when do governors report to the Speaker of the House. . (Boerne Star, TX)
'Wall Street tax must be international' Nov 20, 2009
WASHINGTON: Any tax imposed on financial transactions would have to take effect internationally to prevent Wall Street jobs and related business moving overseas, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Thursday ... Any tax imposed on financial transactions would have to take effect internationally to prevent Wall Street jobs and related business moving overseas, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Thursday. (India Times)
DeGette: Senate health-reform bill better Nov 20, 2009
DeGette -- like several other abortion-rights advocates -- did vote for the House bill, but later she co-signed a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. say that the signers would not vote for final health-care legislation worked out by a House and Senate conference if it "contains language that restricts women s right to choose any further than current law.". (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Demand up, supplies down at food banks, Congress hears Nov 20, 2009
4:34 p.m. Thursday, November 19, 2009. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Blue Dogs Challenge Pelosi With Support of Deficit-Cutting Commission Nov 19, 2009
In a direct challenge to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif. the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition voted Tuesday night to endorse a powerful bipartisan commission with fast-track authority to bring legislation to the House and Senate floor that would slash the federal deficit. (Roll Call)
Obamacare Can Be Stopped: ReverseTheVote.org Nov 19, 2009
Even if a "yes" vote on Obamacare significantly increases the likelihood of a loss without guaranteeing it, would a member of the House still throw in with Nancy Pelosi and President Obama. Or would they brave the nasty e-mail from the left and the angry looks from Democratic leadership and vote instead to keep their job by voting in accord with the wishes of their district and thus voting no. (Townhall.com)
State dinner for Manmohan on White House lawn Nov 19, 2009
But look for the usual suspects from the Hill: Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senators John Kerry, Daniel Inouye and Dick Lugar, and the administration: Valerie Jarrett, David Axelrod and golf buddy Melody Barnes, the Post said. The all-knowing Politico ran its own wish list of top ten invitees, including industrialis Mukesh Ambani, Bollywood star couple Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and writer-turned-activist Arundhati Roy. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Hate crimes law attacks Christians Nov 19, 2009
Our legislators were never informed, and the policy was quietly stuffed by liberal activists such as the dictatorial Nancy Pelosi, who ensured the elected legislator Mr. Wilson was never heard (which led to his comments on the floor in front of the president). Now, another defence authorization bill was used by liberal activists to stuff absurd law into the country that would have never passed except for other states running over us again. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
168 comments Nov 19, 2009
Almost every essay (except the editors transitional chapters and concluding remarks) have been previously published online during McCain and Palin s campaign in the fall of 2008, so if you really want to hear the other side of Palin," do a Google search instead of buying the book.The second parody book, , turns out to be a backhanded form of flattery. With activities like an impossible maze with the stated goal Help Sarah Find Her Way to the White House and a dead animal as a wardrobe option for... (Human Events Online)
Paterson, Lazio in NY-Gov Race. Cuomo, Giuliani Wait Nov 19, 2009
The real story here is why Nancy Pelosi swore in Bill Owens when the Clerk of the House had been notified that the election had not been certified. Ryan said. (Human Events Online)
Taking a hit on health care? Why, that’s women’s work Nov 19, 2009
Every pro-choice lawmaker who voted for it - including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the most powerful woman in Washington - argues it was more important to advance the overall reform agenda than to let abortion rights trip it up. The abortion language that majority leader Harry Reid included in the Senate bill unveiled last night is less restrictive than the House version. (Boston Globe)
Email of the Week for November 11 (4) Nov 19, 2009
Email of the Week for November 11. Published: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 12:21 AM CST. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Obama Gets Delay of Fort Hood Probe Nov 19, 2009
Mr. Hoekstra and the other eight Republicans on the committee outlined their concerns in a letter Tuesday to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, California Democrat, that called for an immediate investigation. "The future security of over 300 million Americans is far more pressing than after-the-fact investigation of one man," the letter said. (Newsmax)
Your views: Political trench warfare (Nov. 19) Nov 19, 2009
In fact, according to a recent article in FLORIDA TODAY, a cardinal from Rome was on the line to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi trying to influence how our representatives in Congress should vote on the bill. It seems that our health care reform is taking direction from Rome. (Florida Today)
Local gathering: Participants dismayed by state of the country. (Thelma Grimes/photo.) Nov 19, 2009
"Giffords is proud that (House Speaker Nancy Pelosi) snaps her fingers and she jumps to it," Goss said. "She voted to put this country further in debt with the bailout; she voted for this health care bill. Our Congress has abandoned us.". (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Letters to the Editor Nov 19, 2009
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was correct when she said, "This is not an abortion bill nor an immigration bill. It is a health bill." With those words, she was able to get the five votes needed to pass historic legislation. ARLENE BALIN. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Another View: A modest proposal about gun control Nov 19, 2009
Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid, here's one issue where you can count on at least a couple of Republican votes. The writer, a former Post reporter and editor, lives in Alexandria, Va. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Reaching out Nov 19, 2009
And again the same when [US House of Representatives Speaker] Nancy Pelosi came. " She thinks the changing economic relationship between the US and China is the reason for the change. "Now there's an economic crisis, countries see their economic interests as a priority, human rights need to make way. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
U.S. Senate unveils health care reform bill Nov 19, 2009
The president arrived at the Capitol Hill in late morning and held a close-door meeting with Democratic leaders including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Majority leader Steny Hoyer. WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday passed a health care reform bill in a vote viewed as critical to help advance the Obama administration's health care overhaul agenda. (Xinhuanet, China)
EARLIER THIS MONTH: Historic health care bill passes House Nov 19, 2009
Speaker Nancy Pelosi smiles at a press conference after the House passed the health care overhaul bill on Saturday ... A triumphant Speaker Nancy Pelosi compared the legislation to the passage of Social Security in 1935 and Medicare 30 years later. (USA Today)
Danville TEA Party cancels plan to burn Perriello, Pelosi in effigy Nov 19, 2009
Tom Perriello and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi in effigy at a bonfire rally on Saturday. Danville TEA Party chairman Nigel Coleman announced plans for the "Fired Up for Freedom!" rally last week. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Senate Dems unveil their version of health reform Nov 19, 2009
The issue sparked a major battle in the House, forcing Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. to agree to an amendment that would bar people who receive federal subsidies for insurance coverage from using that money to purchase policies that pay for abortion. (AZCentral -- News)
Poll: Public favors gov't health plan Nov 19, 2009
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. listens to House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Md. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Study suggests costs rise under health care bill Nov 19, 2009
But Brendan Daly, a spokesman for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. said the report "shows that our health reform bill will extend the life of the Medicare trust fund by five years, significantly longer than any proposal in recent years.". (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
McConnell Hits Stride on Health Reform Nov 18, 2009
The focus of this year s health care debate has been squarely on Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif. and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev. (Roll Call)
The Rise of the Conservative Woman Nov 18, 2009
What a concept: let people keep more of their own money rather than sending it to Washington for Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi to squander on their latest wealth redistribution scheme ... Nancy Pelosi has targeted Michele Bachmann for defeat in next year s congressional election because Bachmann threatens Pelosi s extremist agenda. (Human Events Online)
Top US lawmaker seeks stimulus bill by Christmas Nov 18, 2009
With a White House jobs summit set for December 3, Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tasked the chairs of key committees to draw up suggestions, which will be blended together into a final bill, said Hoyer. "We are moving ahead at a pace that hopefully will allow us to do something in the next three weeks," he said at his weekly briefing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Facing Up To The Facts At Fort Hood Nov 18, 2009
Obama, New Party, Ayers, Dunn, Jennings, Jones, Sunstein, Jarrett, Lloyd, Wright, School Indoctrinations, Soros, Cop-Killers, Cuban Spy Rings, Commie Media, Misinformation, Congress Investigation, plus details on Socialist/Communist Members of Congress like Nancy Pelosi, Barney Frank and over 80 others. Listen to Soviet Spy defector explain how communist takeovers are performed and Reagan's guidance on dealing with Communists. (CBS News -- Politics)
Schwarzenegger visits state's Capitol Hill Dems Nov 18, 2009
George Miller, D-Martinez, a close adviser to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee. "We are eager to work with the governor under the leadership of the first Californian to be speaker," added Rep. (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
Mr. Level Playing Field Nov 18, 2009
After protracted negotiation with conservative "blue dog" Democrats, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi passed a health care that included a that would not be permitted to align physician and doctor fees with Medicare rates, which typically are below the rates paid by private insurers. Even so, public-option advocates like me , the advantages inherent in government health insurance would price public-option premiums lower than premiums for private insurance, exerting downward competitive pressure on the... (Slate)
Members of Congress, university leaders, scientists launch ScienceWorksForUS Nov 18, 2009
November 17, 2009 Representatives of the nation's leading public and private research universities, joined by Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Members of Congress, today announced the launch of ScienceWorksForUS, an initiative that will highlight the scientific research and related activities that have been made possible by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), also known as the stimulus. The centerpiece of the initiative is a website () that highlights Recovery... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
The American People Return to Personal Responsibility and Honesty Nov 18, 2009
Historians may record that the Obama Administration and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi were the wake-up call which led Americans to recommit themselves to the core values of American civilization. The net result of the Obama presidential campaign and a ten month campaign for government control of health care has been a decisive shift away from reliance on government and toward personal responsibility. (Human Events Online)
Women banned from wearing trousers in Paris... Nov 18, 2009
At first, I wanted to agree with this socialist policy to see all the babes in skirts, but then I thought of what a blight it would be to see Nancy Pelosi in a skirt anywhere in the world. sporting on November 18, 2009 at 06:15 AM. (The Drudge Report)
Universal health care becomes mandatory, bill not practical Nov 18, 2009
If House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif. and the Democratic leadership get their way, all you will have to do is not pay for health care. (Daily Orange, NY)
The haves should help the have-nots Nov 18, 2009
You really need to stop listening to Nancy Pelosi. There have been numerous proposals and amendments to the DEMOCRATS healthcare plan. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Congressional inquiry into Ft. Hood eyed Nov 18, 2009
Washington (CNN) -- Republican members of the House Intelligence Committee have sent a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi calling for an immediate Congressional investigation into circumstances surrounding the Fort Hood shooting. "The record appears to establish significant intelligence and intelligence sharing failures that must be reviewed and addressed immediately to ensure that the American people receive the fullest protection against potential attacks," the Republicans wrote. (CNN)
Democrats round on Bush over trade gap Nov 18, 2009
Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the House, called on President George W. Bush to submit a plan to Congress within 90 days to address the elevated deficits with China, Japan and the European Union. The Bush administration pointed to the acceleration of exports over the last year, pointing to a rise of 10. (Yahoo News -- U.S. Budget)
Let's consider mandatory gun ownership Nov 18, 2009
Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid, here's one issue where you can count on at least a couple of Republican votes. Al Horne wrote this article for The Washington Post, where he formerly was a reporter and editor. (Albany Times Union)
Post-partisan or Most-partisan? Nov 18, 2009
So much for Speaker Nancy Pelosi s promise to make bills available to the public for 72 hours before a vote. Although the bill passed (barely) by a vote of 219-212, the process was so ugly that House Democrats were forced to buy votes. (Human Events Online)
GOP Leader Urges Caligiuri To Switch From U.S. Senate Race To Congressional Race Nov 18, 2009
"I think he's voted with [House Speaker] Nancy Pelosi over 98 percent of the time. I think his votes show he's more interested in making Nancy Pelosi happy than in doing what the district wants.". Through a spokeswoman, Murphy declined to comment Tuesday night. (FOX61, CT)
The Big Intelligence Chill Nov 18, 2009
Our national security continues to suffer from the controversy surrounding congressional notification about interrogation techniques and the subsequent investigation to protect Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Recall that earlier this year the Obama administration released classified legal memos related to the terrorist interrogation program despite the appeal of five former CIA directors and dubious justification. (Human Events Online)
Scot Lehigh: Stand up, get mad, and be like Mike! Nov 18, 2009
And Nancy Pelosi, who has made him speaker s pet. I know, I know, hearing that litany, some cynics will say that Mike is laying it on a little thick with his working-class shtick and pugnacious populism. (Boston Globe)
