Rahm Emanuel says House will vote on ObamaCare next week
posted at 10:11 am on July 24, 2009 by Ed Morrissey
Well, that’s what he says, and it’s important to note that Rahm Emanuel is acting as a repeater station for Nancy Pelosi, who has insisted that she has the votes to pass ObamaCare right now — even though more than 50 House Democrats have publicly balked at the proposal in the lower chamber. Click on the image to listen (via Drudge):
The bills haven’t even yet come out of the various committees, so at the moment there’s nothing on which to vote. Besides, the incentive to move before the recess was all but lost when Harry Reid threw in the towel yesterday, and especially when Reid said that the process needed more deliberation than speed. Pelosi’s troops — even those inclined to support the bill — are worried that they will have to put themselves out on a limb with new taxes and benefits cuts, just to have the Senate version cut the limb out from under them.
But could they do it? It’s certainly possible, which is why it’s necessary to keep the heat on your elected representatives.
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Announce the vote before a firm deal is reached?
This is a planned implosion.
Obama is freeing up resources for the race war he ignited in Cambridge.
jeff_from_mpls on July 24, 2009 at 10:51 AM
My cousin told me that he made an offer to his 15-year old daughter:
“When the time comes, in lieu of a wedding, I’ll give you $20,000 and 2 tickets to Las Vegas.
Our health care system is heading in this same direction.
“In lieu of a MRI and Chemotherapy, ObamaCare will give you $20,000 and 2 tickets to Las Vegas.” This would be a huge savings to the Federal Government.
Who knows? If the Federal government takes over the Gambling Industry ALL of the money will come right back to the Treasury. Win-Win-Win!
SayNo2-O on July 24, 2009 at 10:51 AM
Nope, no Constitutional chrises.
The 60 vote thing is a Senate RULE, not law. It can be changed by the Senate anytime it wishes… with a simple majority vote.
The 60 votes you always hear about in the Senate is a vote to cut off debate, not the vote on the actual bill itself… (they can’t vote as long as debate is still ongoing, again, by Rule).
Longtime Senators know this rule helps protect the Minority Party… so it has traditionaly been kept in place by people who are looking looking long term… but Obama is in a hurry, and has does NOT care about Tradition… so he may very well try to bypass by the rule.
Romeo13 on July 24, 2009 at 10:51 AM
Apparently the Congressional dems don’t know what’s good for them either.
darwin on July 24, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Did he send each hold-out a dead fish?
yogi41 on July 24, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Anybody got Waxman’s number? We can shame him into falling for this.
bloggless on July 24, 2009 at 10:53 AM
I was thinking that very thing this morning. The arrogance and ignorance in Washington is making me sick. It would take my organization months to make a change in policy, and THEN it would have to go through all kinds of levels of approval, and get sent back for revisions and then all the way to the Governor’s office before it could get approved. And then he’d probably say “this is all well and good but folks, we DON’T HAVE THE MONEY FOR IT!” Where do these people get the audacity to cobble together some bill that could affect the way Americans go about getting health care rushed through in a matter of weeks? What is this, Russia? They aren’t even listening to the people screaming they DON’T WANT THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
scalleywag on July 24, 2009 at 10:55 AM
Unfortunately, Republicans aren’t small government egalitarians, they just do less damage than Democrats.
obladioblada on July 24, 2009 at 10:55 AM
Not for nothing but Reid and Max Baucus are having a big meeting with the President this afternoon. For those of you playing at home Baucus is the Democrat with the Bi-partisan version of reform that the liberals in Congress are balking at.
rob verdi on July 24, 2009 at 10:55 AM
This is really getting scary. Obama is showing his true colors. (no pun intended) The dictator is on the loose. At least, he has angered the police, and they would be reluctant to stop a revolt.
mobydutch on July 24, 2009 at 10:55 AM
So the horse-heads were sent out to various recalcitrant blue dogs and now Ogabe wants a vote taken; what does he know that the rest of us don’t?
Bishop on July 24, 2009 at 10:55 AM
He sent them all dead fishes.
tinkerthinker on July 24, 2009 at 10:55 AM
Really?! How alarming!!!!eleventy!!
dieudonne on July 24, 2009 at 10:56 AM
Nope. It’s: “We’re going to make them an offer they can’t refuse.”
Daggett on July 24, 2009 at 10:56 AM
Call Waxman’s office and ask if he was bypassed. What kind of man would allow his committee to be bypassed?
1-202-225-3976
bloggless on July 24, 2009 at 10:57 AM
The voters are making these clowns an offer they can’t refuse. Pass this crap and they are dead.
darwin on July 24, 2009 at 10:58 AM
Rahm sure looks like the Anti-Christ to me.
I’m a little rusty on the Bible stuff: is the Anti-Christ supposed to have a black poodle?
guntotinglibertarian on July 24, 2009 at 10:58 AM
Hopefully when it’s all said and done, we will have Chicago Strong-Arm Politics, just like the emperior envisioned from the beginging.
Duh-Dems!
SayNo2-O on July 24, 2009 at 11:00 AM
You opposed to having a little fun, goofing on Obama?
Prude.
jeff_from_mpls on July 24, 2009 at 11:00 AM
I wouldn’t put it past these crooks to have blackmailed some votes and have a surprise vote before, or even during the recess.
Back when I used to hang out in bars and shoot pool, if I was down, and my opponent was taking a possible winning shot, I would put my stick in the rack, appearing to give up all hope and walk away. 9 times out of 10 the overconfident opponent would choke and miss the shot.
We can’t be overconfident and lose focus in this fight and ‘Cap and Trade’.
Either, or both of these bills will be the ruination of this country.
cntrlfrk on July 24, 2009 at 11:00 AM
The majority of the public doesn’t even know yet what’s in this bill, or how it will affect them. Once they find out, they won’t be happy. The anger will not only stay alive, it will grow exponentially as people hear more and more about how much this plan stinks.
AZCoyote on July 24, 2009 at 11:00 AM
You’ve forgotten all about the four poodles of the apocalypse?
Daggett on July 24, 2009 at 11:04 AM
Gibbs just called the Gates fiasco a “distraction” and that people are “obsessed” with it. Wasn’t it Obama who created the distraction?
Obama insults all America with this explanation.
JiangxiDad on July 24, 2009 at 11:04 AM
What does Rahm have on Pelosi?
SouthernGent on July 24, 2009 at 11:04 AM
Are you kidding? Rhambo probably has so much dirt on every Dem in Congress he can simply say, “Would you rather face the voters NOW or after I leak all this stuff about you?”
Daggett on July 24, 2009 at 11:05 AM
I’m guessing the ability to shove her out in front of the CIA debacle she created.
sherry on July 24, 2009 at 11:06 AM
No. I thought I was playing in. I’ll try harder next time. It always works when I try really really hard to make jokes.
dieudonne on July 24, 2009 at 11:06 AM
The key critters to call, their numbers etc are here, please try to call…
ginaswo on July 24, 2009 at 11:06 AM
He’s like the wife beater that tells her if she didn’t do the things she does he would never smack her around. The problem isn’t that he is an abuser but that the wife make him angry.
thomasaur on July 24, 2009 at 11:08 AM
Nothing to vote on? You forget, they voted on Crap & Tax without even reading it!
Obama sent “Knuckles” over as an unofficial ‘official’ enforcer to keep the Democrats in line and to see if he could force the issue before recess. Imagine his surprise when he found they weren’t afraid of him! Given the voters they will face next year, and Rahm’s foul mouth and threats, guess which won out?
GarandFan on July 24, 2009 at 11:09 AM
if they have budget neutral which they do by lying, they can go the reconciliation route 50 votes, as we have been worrying over for a week, looks like that is what they r trying to do…
please call
ginaswo on July 24, 2009 at 11:09 AM
ACORN and moveon.org sent a horses head to the white house.
WashJeff on July 24, 2009 at 11:09 AM
Keep the heat on is right.
Providing they even read this bill,I would like some of these gems explained:
http://www.economicpolicyjournal.com/2009/07/whats-in-healthacre-bill.html
Shock: Inside the Healthcare Bill
Pg 30 Sec 123 of HC bill – THERE WILL BE A GOVT COMMITTEE that decides what treatments/benes u get
Pg 42 of HC Bill – The Health Choices Commissioner will choose UR HC Benefits 4 you. U have no choice!
PG 50 Section 152 in HC bill – HC will be provided 2 ALL non US citizens, illegal or otherwise
Pg 58HC Bill – Govt will have real-time access 2 individs finances & a National ID Healthcard will b issued!
PG 65 Sec 164 is a payoff subsidized plan 4 retirees and their families in Unions & community orgs (ACORN).
Pg 72 Lines 8-14 Govt is creating an HC Exchange 2 bring priv HC plans under Govt control.
PG 85 Line 7 HC Bill – Specs for of Benefit Levels for Plans = The Govt will ration ur Healthcare!
PG 91 Lines 4-7 HC Bill – Govt mandates linguistic approp svcs. Example – Translation 4 illegal aliens
Pg 95 HC Bill Lines 8-18 The Govt will use groups i.e., ACORN & Americorps 2 sign up indiv. for Govt HC plan
PG 85 Line 7 HC Bill – Specs of Ben Levels 4 Plans. #AARP members – U Health care WILL b rationed
pg 127 Lines 1-16 HC Bill – Doctors/ #AMA – The Govt will tell YOU what u can make.
Pg 145 Line 15-17 An Employer MUST auto enroll employees into pub opt plan. NO CHOICE
Pg 126 Lines 22-25 Employers MUST pay 4 HC 4 part time employees AND their families.
Pg 167 Lines 18-23 ANY individual who doesnt have acceptable HC accrdng 2 Govt will be taxed 2.5% of inc
Pg 170 Lines 1-3 HC Bill Any NONRESIDENT Alien is exempt from indiv. taxes. (Americans will pay)
Pg 195 HC Bill -officers & employees of HC Admin (GOVT) will have access 2 ALL Americans finan/pers recs
PG 203 Line 14-15 HC – “The tax imposed under this section shall not be treated as tax” Yes, it says that
Pg 239 Line 14-24 HC Bill Govt will reduce physician svcs 4 Medicaid. Seniors, low income, poor affected
Pg 241 Line 6-8 HC Bill – Doctors, doesnt matter what specialty u have, you’ll all be paid the same
PG 253 Line 10-18 Govt sets value of Dr’s time, prof judg, etc. Literally value of humans.
PG 265 Sec 1131Govt mandates & controls productivity for private HC industries
PG 272 SEC. 1145. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN CANCER HOSPITALS – Cancer patients – welcome to rationing!
Pg 317 L 13-20 OMG!! PROHIBITION on ownership/investment. Govt tells Drs. what/how much they can own.
Pg 317-318 lines 21-25,1-3 PROHIBITION on expansion- Govt is mandating hospitals cannot expand
Pg335 L 16-25 Pg 336-339 – Govt mandates estab. of outcome based measures. HC the way they want. Rationing
Pg 341 Lines 3-9 Govt has authority 2 disqual Medicare Adv Plans, HMOs, etc. Forcing peeps in2 Govt plan
Pg 354 Sec 1177 – Govt will RESTRICT enrollment of Special needs ppl! WTF. My sis has down syndrome!!
Pg 379 Sec 1191 Govt creates more bureaucracy – Telehealth Advisory Cmtte. Can u say HC by phone?
Pg 425 Lines 17-19 Govt will instruct & consult regarding living wills, durable powers of atty. Mandatory!
PG 427 Lines 15-24 Govt mandates program 4 orders 4 end of life. The Govt has a say in how ur life ends
PG 429 Lines 10-12 “adv. care consultation” may incl an ORDER 4 end of life plans. AN ORDER from GOV
PG 430 Lines 11-15 The Govt will decide what level of treatment u will have at end of life
Pg 469 – Community Based Home Medical Services=Non profit orgs. Hello, ACORN Medical Svcs here!!?
Page 472 Lines 14-17 PAYMENT TO COMMUNITY-BASED ORG. 1 monthly payment 2 a community-based org. Like ACORN?
Pg 494-498 Govt will cover Mental Health Svcs including defining, creating, rationing those svcs
This would make Marx proud.
“Yes We Can!!!!!!!!”
Baxter Greene on July 24, 2009 at 11:09 AM
But if it’s passed it’s passed. The public can whine all it wants, but the greatest health care system in the world is still destroyed, and gerrymandering and ACORN’s $8 billion in stimulus funds ensures that only 3 or 4 dems lose their seats over it, likely to another dem who says he “would have” voted against it. By 2012, we’ve got media story after media story featuring “ordinary Americans” whose lives were saved by ObamaCare. The point is that right now is the time Obama can take the hit on this, and he knows it. They’re not afraid of backlash. The only thing they fear here is losing.
Rational Thought on July 24, 2009 at 11:09 AM
Just heard a older lady on the local radio station that was crying over this stupid Healthcare bill. Scaring seniors out of their wits is not funny, in fact it is depressing. This affects me directly because I have a mother that is 83 and both of my inlaws are over 70. If Chicago Jesus and San Fran Nan want these scare tatics on their resume when their time is up I wish them good luck.
Dire Straits on July 24, 2009 at 11:14 AM
Hey Rahm, either over my or your dead body. Your choice.
THE CHOSEN ONE on July 24, 2009 at 11:14 AM
Rahmn realizes that Obama’s approval ratings are dropping. Imagine what the approval ratings would be if there was one, just one, televison outlet, other than The Fox News Channel reporting on what is really in the healthcare bill.
I despise the MSM & pray for their self destruction. They are just as responsible for destroying this country as the Obama administration.
redridinghood on July 24, 2009 at 11:16 AM
Rahm Emanuel…
The person who first coined the word crapweasel, and later lying crapweasel must have had him in mind.
On a side note, I wonder how many people actually realize that we no longer have a representative form of government any longer?
What is oligarchy, Alex?
reaganaut on July 24, 2009 at 11:18 AM
I don’t think Dingy Harry will go that route. He has to face the voters in 2010 and he remembers Tom Daschale and his radical move to the left.
Dire Straits on July 24, 2009 at 11:18 AM
And while this is going on: Obama’s March 30th promise of government backing of Chrysler and GM warranties lasted only four months. The Detroit Free Press reports:
Ron Bloom, who heads the presidential auto task force, also said the administration had ended its program to guarantee warranties on GM and Chrysler vehicles while they were in bankruptcy, with $641 million that had been set aside for the program returned to the government with interest.
With car sales down as the economy sputters, will purchasers of new cars have enough confidence in GM and Chrysler as viable entities going forward to risk buying cars from them and possibly losing their warranties?
ICBM on July 24, 2009 at 11:18 AM
This was planned all along.
The Gates question on Wednesday was a setup.
We took our eyes off the ball yesterday. People were bought off.
My gut tells it’s going to pass in the dark of night.
I’m hoping I’m just paranoid.
Knucklehead on July 24, 2009 at 11:22 AM
We already know the bill is bad, that only the Dems can derail it but very few of us know that Rahm’s brother Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel is actually one of a few running it. This guy sounds like “Mengele lite”, genuinely scary.
Read this story in the NY Post if you really want to get sick about what is coming and barring a miracle it is coming.
http://tinyurl.com/nv9hsp
patrick neid on July 24, 2009 at 11:22 AM
I wonder why the Libs aren’t up in arms about this? They were apoplectic about intercepting terrorist phone calls, but the Government have direct access to all of you funds is just fine?
Kjeil on July 24, 2009 at 11:22 AM
This thing is this – the census is not until 2010, so they won’t be able to gerrymander their way into a better position until AFTER the 2010 elections, the 112th Congress will be in charge of redistricting, and I intend for it to be a Republican Congress.
Govgirl on July 24, 2009 at 11:24 AM
Theres probably a better chance of Twinkletoes Emmanuel doing the Sugar Plum Fairy dance.
OxyCon on July 24, 2009 at 11:25 AM
This bill is pure statist evil.
BadgerHawk on July 24, 2009 at 11:26 AM
But surely the states handle district lines on their own. Why else have we had lawsuits every single time it happens in the state of Texas?
dieudonne on July 24, 2009 at 11:26 AM
States may well handle the district lines, but not until after the 2010 Census, because that will tell them how many districts they have. This is why Rham should not be in charge along with ACORN, because many feel they will cook the numbers to keep large numbers of electoral votes in states like NY and CA who are losing people by the thousands to southern, RED states.
Govgirl on July 24, 2009 at 11:30 AM
Correction: they voted on crap & tax before it was even completely written.
Vashta.Nerada on July 24, 2009 at 11:31 AM
And, for the crowning glory, the aide feels that “probably the best part of the bill is the increase in Hospice care which will solve the prolonging of life issue.”
http://www.redstate.com/
ICBM on July 24, 2009 at 11:35 AM
Those crooked, Marxist scoundrels in the Obama administration are subverting the intent of the Constitution and they must be called out. Tromping on the Constitution is a very dangerous course because that document is the only thing that keeps them in office and if they disregard it then why should the rest of the people respect it? The Republic is in serious trouble.
rplat on July 24, 2009 at 11:36 AM
oh the emails to chiefs of staff are working but the maroons are calling we CONSTITUENTS SPAM! What nerve!!! They give us the finger call the cops on us and call us spam, Front Page of Politico…
ginaswo on July 24, 2009 at 11:38 AM
America does not want this
How many times did we here that when public sentiment went against the war
Trolls where are you??
CWforFreedom on July 24, 2009 at 11:38 AM
I think Rahm felt the hot treads of the bus on his back. Obama ALWAYS finds a scapegoat. Somebody he can renounce and then say “Let’s move on, to what really matters: ME!”
Chris_Balsz on July 24, 2009 at 11:39 AM
oh yes patrick, see this on ezekiel….
ginaswo on July 24, 2009 at 11:40 AM
Do I like the health care bill the dems are trying to pass? No!! I have to admit I do respect the POTUS is willing to go down with this ship though. He is at least sticking to his principal and not backing down like the Clinton’s did. If it where a conservative taking this kind of heat for a principaled stand we would be cheering him on. Here is to 2012 and us cheering our principaled conservative on while they take arrows.
lwssdd on July 24, 2009 at 11:40 AM
Careful. That sounds dangerously like empathy.
dieudonne on July 24, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Here are numbers for California congressman (dems). Time to melt the phones.
Congressman Joe Baca (202) 225-6161
Congressman Dennis Cardoza (202) 225-6131
Congressman Jim Costa (202) 225-3341
Congresswoman Jane Harman (202) 225-8220
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (202) 225-2965
Congressman Adam Schiff (202) 225-4176
Congressman Mike Thompson (202) 225-3311
LASue on July 24, 2009 at 11:42 AM
lwssdd on July 24, 2009 at 11:40 AM
dude, Big Dawg did what the country wanted, would LOVE if TOTUS would do that, and it wasnt backing down either Hill got SCHIP done, we had NO SCHIP before then.
SCHIP is exactly why we do NOT have a CRISIS right now in healthcare millions of kids get healthcare, lowr middle calss kids with SCHIP that is why in part I am AGAINST this ridiculous take over and spending spree, we dont need it we cannot afford it, oy!
ginaswo on July 24, 2009 at 11:46 AM
Did I miss the election of Rahm to the House, Senate or Executive branch???
Hmmm. Thanks ballerina, keep twirling in the wind.
Odie1941 on July 24, 2009 at 11:46 AM
Sets me to wondering once again which person in the WH is the puppet and which the puppeteer? Heard on FOX this AM that the mechanical mouthpiece is to be wound up and sent to VA and NC to coerce the Blue Dog Dems in their home states.
jeanie on July 24, 2009 at 11:46 AM
Even Susan Estrich is saying WTF on the healthcare ordeal.
When you lose Susan Estrich, one of the most liberal partisan hacks there is, on your healthcare proposal… SOMETHING IS WRONG.
Enoxo on July 24, 2009 at 11:47 AM
July 24, 2009
Mr. Obama;
This leter is to inform you that as of today July 24, 2009 your service to the American people is no longer needed. As your employer, the American people have determined that during your 6 months probationary period your actions have considerably weakend the American economy, weakend American sercurity ,and tarnished the American reputation throughout the world. Due to these factors it is our right and responisbility to inform you that you have until the end of business today July 24, 2009 to pack your belongings along with any and all staff members and remove yourself from OUR White House. Please be advised that security will be assigned to you and each member of your staff to ensure that nothing of vaule or importance will be taken from the premisis.
Joyfully,
The American People
milwife88 on July 24, 2009 at 11:50 AM
Fox just mentioned that Congress is being asked to “clear their calendars” for Saturday.
Knucklehead on July 24, 2009 at 11:50 AM
Does that mean they can’t vote on the legislation cover page and add the 1,000 pages of law in the House-Senate conference committee?
Dusty on July 24, 2009 at 11:52 AM
These scary details that are not being discussed by us, the MSM, Beck, Fox, no one.
patrick neid on July 24, 2009 at 11:53 AM
Shove it down our throats under the cover of darkness. The sheeple are too busy playing on the weekend to pay attention. Melt the switchboard.
thomasaur on July 24, 2009 at 11:53 AM
Did the media check the back of Barry’s suit coat for a bulge during the debates?
ChrisB on July 24, 2009 at 11:54 AM
I have no respect for him. This is all his own ego.
He has no principles. He only wants to destroy our country.
INC on July 24, 2009 at 11:59 AM
Here’s a few of the Blue Dogs I copied, from Michelle Malkin, a few days back. I think I have another list as well. I’ll post it, if I can find it.
202-224-3121:
Reps. John Barrow (D-Ga.)
Bart Gordon (D-Tenn.)
Baron Hill (D-Ind.)
Jim Matheson (D-Utah)
Charlie Melancon (D-La.)ct
Mike Ross (D-Ark.)
Zack Space (D-Ohio)
luvstotango on July 24, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Yes–very scarey. Especially if you’re my age. I guess I should just take a pill right now and be done with it since my future is bleak.
jeanie on July 24, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Fear not, because Obama will get ObamaCare in place ultimately.
Just not all at one time.
Dave R. on July 24, 2009 at 12:01 PM
Harman’s assistant was reasonable but clearly supports some portions of the bill. (Use zip 90274 if you call). Others were snotty. Please make the calls- If Congress is going to be pushed to meet tomorrow, they should know what they will face at home if they vote for this crap.
LASue on July 24, 2009 at 12:02 PM
Ed, I may be wrong here but my take is that Rahm is trying to get the Gatesgate headline to go away as fast as it can. Rahm did it to change the headline story away Cambridge police story that damages Obama terribly.
Americannodash on July 24, 2009 at 12:02 PM
Since Obama’s press conference any votes on Health care have nothing to do with a unread, unfinished bill. They have everything to do with his presidency and Rahm, Pelosi and Reid know this. They would pass “the Devil himself” now that they know their President and party are at risk.
This is a tall order for the freshmen blue dogs to face down. I’m nervous.
patrick neid on July 24, 2009 at 12:05 PM
THEY ARE HANGING UP WHEN YOU CALL. THEY DON’T EVEN SAY HELLO.
bloggless on July 24, 2009 at 12:05 PM
FAX!!! They cannot ignore a document, it must be logged I betcha! FAX like the wind my patriots!!! pdf with fax nbrs here
pdf here for calls
ginaswo on July 24, 2009 at 12:07 PM
Ed,
In addition to trying to get the Gatesgate story to go away which damages Obama concerning race issue it also should be noted that the Sotomayor nomination was about race. If Rush ties it together correctly on his show today he’ll show the Sotomayor is a racist from the same whole cloth as Obama. It won’t help her confirmation in the up and coming weeks.
Americannodash on July 24, 2009 at 12:09 PM
ASK THEM WHEN THEY ARE GOING TO BE HONEST WITH THE SENIORS. WHEN WILL THEY TELL OUR SENIOR CITIZENS THAT THEY ARE THE “INEFFICIENCIES” IN THE SYSTEM?
bloggless on July 24, 2009 at 12:10 PM
Another list, linked by Michelle Malkin.
I just received this contact list for those interested in telling the White House, their Representatives, and Senators what they think of the proposed health care legislation:
Washington’s effort to overhaul the nation’s health care system has generated an intense debate among lawmakers, policy makers and health care providers. If you want to express your opinion too, here is a list of key players involved and how to contact them.
The White House: (202) 456-1111 or send an e-mail at http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.: (202) 225-4965 or e-mail her at AmericanVoices@mail.house.gov or http://speaker.house.gov/contact/
House Minority Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio: (202) 225-6205 or e-mail him at AsktheLeader@mail.house.gov or
http://republicanleader.house.gov/Contact/
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev.: (202) 224-3542 or send an e-mail at http://www.reid.senate.gov/contact/
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.: (202) 224-2541 or send an e-mail at http://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/contact_form.cfm
Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif., chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which canceled its vote this week on health care legislation because there was not enough support : (202) 225-3976 or send an e-mail at http://www.waxman.house.gov/contact/
Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, ranking member on the House Energy and Commerce Committee: (202) 225-2002 or send an e-mail at http://www.joebarton.house.gov/contactjoe.aspx?Type=Contact
Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, which passed its health care bill last week: (202) 224-2823 or send an e-mail at http://www.dodd.senate.gov/index.php?q=node/3128
Sen. Michael Enzi, R-, ranking member on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee: (202) 224-3424 or send an e-mail at http://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=ContactInformation.EmailSenatorEnzi
Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, which is still working on its version of a health care bill: (202) 224-2651 or send an e-mail at http://www.baucus.senate.gov/contact/emailForm.cfm?subj=issue
Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, ranking member on the Senate Finance Committee: (202) 224-3744 or send an e-mail at http://www.grassley.senate.gov/contact.cfm
Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, which passed its health care bill last week: (202) 225-4365 or send an e-mail at http://www.forms.house.gov/rangel/forms/contact.shtml
Rep. Dave Camp, R-Mich., ranking member on the House Ways and Means Committee: (202) 225-3561 or send an e-mail at http://www.camp.house.gov/contact/
Rep. George Miller, D-Calif., chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, which passed its health care bill last week: (202) 225-2095 or send an e-mail at http://www.georgemiller.house.gov/contactus/2007/08/post_1.html
Rep. Tom Price, R-Ga., ranking member on the Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee: (202) 225-4501 or send an e-mail at http://www.tom.house.gov/html/contact_form_email.cfm
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luvstotango on July 24, 2009 at 12:13 PM
Sounds like they’re being inundated. Excellent!
LASue on July 24, 2009 at 12:14 PM
From The Hill at about 11:45 EDT.
Wethal on July 24, 2009 at 12:28 PM
So…
there are a lot of things to say. I have been calling every day. I didn’t really think I’d be in a position to defend the health insurance I finally got once moving up into the middle class. Did you all know I was a single mom once? Yeah…I had nothing. And I worked, and went back to church and met my husband. This doesn’t happen to everyone, but, my husband makes a modest income, but, just enough for me to stay home and to homeschool my kids. My son has mild autism and we are stretched beyond belief affording the organic/all natural/gfcf diet and are going to specialists. I am SO GRATEFUL for the opportunity to get good medical care for us all. And, you know what else? When I had nothing to my name, I was on medicaid for my ONE pregnancy…and I got the care I needed (AS AN AMERICAN CITIZEN) for ONE YEAR and then I went off it. I did not get WIC, I did not get other assistance. For many years I had no insurance…and I GOT CARE. I went to the health department and paid my bills. I went to the ER for a bad kidney infection and PAID MY BILLS.
Now, they want to level the middle class so we all are back where I STARTED. I AM PAYING MY DAMN DUES RIGHT NOW. I give back to my freaking community. I do what I am supposed to do and raise my children and do not bother a soul. But, this ghetto-envy mentality is going to drag my family to THE LEVEL I WAS ALREADY ON!?!???????????????????
I just want to scream and cry. I really am hating now…and I didn’t want to have that cancer in my heart…but they really do it to you, don’t they?
I’m so upset.
Mommypundit on July 24, 2009 at 12:29 PM
You know what scares me? All 52 blue dogs say “nay” and they only need 12 “republicans” to cast a “yay”. Why the hell wouldn’t they get that? Of course they would.
LibTired on July 24, 2009 at 12:33 PM
I hear you. That’s what is so evil about this (stimulus also).
Wrecking the lives of others for power.
INC on July 24, 2009 at 12:33 PM
Ed, I have no idea why you’re skeptical this will come to a vote. This is exactly what they did with Cap & Trade. This vote is going to happen and it will probably pass barring a miracle.
Missy on July 24, 2009 at 12:35 PM
I applaud your strength and perseverance(sp). You are exactly what makes America great.
Kudos to you!
luvstotango on July 24, 2009 at 12:36 PM
A perfect example of the Obama socialist agenda and Chicago politics, only this time foisted on the entire country. Thugs and thuggery abound! Emmanuel is right out of the Sopranos…….. 2010 and 2012 can’t get here fast enough to save the country.
ultracon on July 24, 2009 at 12:38 PM
Minimum wage goes up by $.70/hr today. Look for more layoffs as the unskilled drive employers to minimize the hit to their operating budgets.
onlineanalyst on July 24, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Sounds like the GOP should explore teaming up with 7 Blue Dogs to shut that committee down until it has a new chairman.
Chris_Balsz on July 24, 2009 at 12:43 PM
http://logisticsmonster.com/2009/07/24/the-dc-circus-surrounding-obama-deathcare/
Dr Evil on July 24, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Just called Boehner’s office, and honestly, the guy who answered the phone could NOT have been less interested “We’re in the minority. There’s not much we can do. Blah, blah, blah.” It was unbelievable. He even says, “What do YOU think we should do?” I say, “How about when the vote comes up every single Republican member of the House walks out and heads to the microphones on the steps and tells the American people what is in this bill and how it’s going to destroy the finest health care system in the world.” He says, “We’ve tried that.”
Jesus H. Farking Christ.
Rational Thought on July 24, 2009 at 12:56 PM
From Politico.
Wethal on July 24, 2009 at 1:01 PM
They have been shutting it down. Now Waxman will let Nancy bring the bill to the floor without going through committee. Apparentely she can, as she did that with Crap and Trade.
Wethal on July 24, 2009 at 1:02 PM
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