Sunday, November 20, 2005

 
Rep. George Miller questioned why Democrats were the only ones willing to talk about Medicare and Social Security. Hospitals, he said, would be faced with tough choices and a doctor shortage if Medicare is not addressed.

Rep. Roy Blunt condemned all the Democrats' budget alternatives as harmful to defense and fiscally irresponsible. "It would cripple our military's ability to fight the war of the future."

"It's interesting that the Republicans are willing to complain on behalf of the defense industry but are not willing to stand up and speak about the dramaticly increased cost of health care," said Rep. Stark. "We should remember to support those who have worked to support our nation."

"Read my lips, I care about the nation's seniors." said Mike Leavitt, Secretary of Health and Human Services.

"What do you feed [seniors] when they come to your house?" asked Rep. Frank, holding up his can of dog food. Speaker Hastert threatened to call for a vote to censure.

"I remind the House that I would be as stringent toward my Republican colleagues as I am toward the Democrats," Speaker Hastert said. Rep. Frank agreed to put down the dog food.

The Democrat Alternative D failed to pass. Several House members requested correct pronunciation of their names, including Rep. Boehner, who requested his name be pronounced "Boner."

"We must make some cuts but they need to be made with precision, not with a blunt instrument," said Rep. Marcy Kaptur, calling upon the House to pass a conservative Democrat budget (Alternative B) with responsible cuts and no new taxes. "I am a Democrat, but I am also a fiscal conservative. I support a balanced budget. Today, I ask you to join me in that common purpose. Today, I ask each of you to put progress over partisanship. I ask for your aye vote."

Rep. Hunter opposed Alt. B. "I have fought for years against the scourge that is the AMT," he said. "Each day the middle class is hit harder and harder by the AMT."

The Democrats applauded vigorously for Rep. Hunter's speech.

"The House GOP budget succeeds where Alternative B fails," said Rep. Jerry Lewis. Rep. Johnson asked whether the alternative was bad for children's health insurance, and Rep. Regula asked where Rep. Lewis got that great tan.

Rep. Lewis encouraged Congressmen to visit his website for more information about his tan.

Rep. Harold Ford spoke about the importance of Amtrak.

ED NOTE: AT 4:00, WATCH FOR CONNIE AND LEFTY ON-GOING COMMENTARY. FEEL FREE TO FORWARD COMMENTS FOR THEIR CONSIDERATION .

Comments:
FYI, Harold Ford, Jr.'s father was involved in a scandal with the Tennessee Valley Authority...
http://www.newschannel5.com/content/investigates/10860.asp?q=newschannel+5+investigates
 
Mr. Shaw was in fact Mr. Duncan hunter.
 
Pelosi is scary.
 
No one is guilty of the sin of their fathers.
 
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