Byron Dorgan's amendment to allow for drug reimportation failed this evening. The roll call certainly made for some strange bedfellows, though it does seem that some Yeas were illegitimate. The defenders of the PhRMA deal were forced … [Read more...]
Archives for December 15, 2009
Howard Dean urges reconciliation for health care reform
No doubt following up from this Sunday BMG Thread ("Time for reconciliation on health care"), former DNC head Howard Dean today urged just that approach. HuffPo: In light of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's decision to give in to Sen. … [Read more...]
He’s Right
Sorry for the short diary, but I'm surprised no one posted on this: "Capuano took to the microphone, looked out at his colleagues and condensed what he'd learned into two words. "You're screwed," he told his friends in the House, according … [Read more...]
Pending Boston Vote on Term Limits
At yesterday's Government Operations Committee hearing, numerous voters made it plain they favored limits. One spoke against and maybe 18 in favor. Coverage of that is at Marry in Massachusetts and surprisingly good detail at the … [Read more...]
Thank you Senators Kerry and Kirk for Supporting Immigrant Inclusion in National Health Reform
We now have an opportunity to right this wrong. We hope Senators across the country will follow the lead of Senators Kerry and Kirk by supporting Senator Menendez's Amendment 2991 and including tax-paying, legal immigrants in federal health … [Read more...]
Gov. Patrick hosts FY11 Budget Forum in Melrose tonight at 7:30
A Budget Forum provides an opportunity for everyone to participate in an open conversation about the Commonwealth's budget. While each host will tailor his/her presentation to their respective secretariat, the conversations are generally … [Read more...]
The Prosecution of George W. Bush for Murder Trailer
In The Prosecution of George W. Bush for Murder, Bugliosi presents a tight, meticulously researched legal case that puts George W. Bush on trial in an American courtroom for the murder of nearly 4,000 American soldiers fighting the war in … [Read more...]
The Monumental Stupidity of “No New Taxes”
Here are the basics of the monumental stupidity of no new taxes. 1. The fiscally irresponsible GOP pushed the US to the edge of bankruptcy by cutting taxes on the wealthiest Americans (not the middle class)and then waging two wars … [Read more...]
No prophet Joseph warned them with a dream of fat cows and thin cows, I guess
To analyze, and be able to cite to the cause of a problem is appropriate. Only by understanding the actual causes of a problem can the current administration do the following: 1. Avoid repeating the same error. 2. … [Read more...]
Caucuses Coming Up – December 31 Deadline to be a Democrat – Down Ballot Races
The Massachusetts Democratic Party, in fulfillment of the "Charter of the Democratic Party of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts," hereby calls a Convention for the purpose of endorsing statewide candidates and amending the Party Charter. … [Read more...]