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Joe Biden, 30 years in senate, VP candidate... not a speechwriter, on Obama's qualifications: "He is not ready to be President. The job does not lend itself to on-the-job training." McCain has not voted in the senate since April. Hello? nm . This should be the full text of the new Senate bill...sm but I can't get it to open. Can anyone open this? http://money.cnn.com/2008/10/01/news/pdf/index.htm Full Control? Like in the Senate and the House? xx United States Senate...who voted for what http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=110&session=2&vote=00137 Do you actually look up anything? Senate Attendance/Jack Welch Would we still have our jobs if we did this? More scared of congress and senate than Bush. x Chelsea is not eligible for a senate seat Nice rant though. :) Listening to the Senate debate this so-called stimulus package, I'm getting more furious every hour with some of the senators. It seems there is no bipartisanship happening except the republicans trying to stop the bloated parts of the package, that which has nothing to do with the stimulus. So far, the amount is up to $990B and growing. One senator pointed out that if it passes the way it is, it will be over $1.7 TRILLION and we can't afford it. Senator Tom Coburn (R) OK stated the Constitution gave us no authorization to do what we're doing (meddling in business, banking, etc.) He had a wonderful speech. I hope to find it on the 'net later. Sen. Lamar Alexander (R) TN stated fix housing first. Sen. James Inhofer (R) OK states he hopes all republicans stand up and agree this won't work but Sen. McCain's amendment should pass and WILL work. I don't know what's in Sen. McCain's amendment as it's not posted yet. Now, my absolutely favorite senator (NOT!): Sen. Schumer (D) NY. He stated THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WANT THIS STIMULUS and sort of threatened in a veiled way that it WILL PASS no matter what the republicans want. I think everybody and their friends and family ought to clog his email with messages of how we DON'T want this package the way it is and since when is he a mindreader? The article I posted is probably the American people he is talking about. Now there's a guy who really understands the American people. I found a little item on the 'net while I was looking for other stuff and I'm providing the link. Maybe a lot of you saw this before, but this is the first I've seen it. The date is JANUARY 22, 2007, so he knew all along that there was trouble brewing. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/14/business/14schumer.html
C-Span had a rerun of the senate yesterday on AIG According to Schumer and Klobuchar, they are sending a letter to AIG Liddy (sp) to tell them to renegotiate the bonuses or give the bonus money back, or else they will draft a LAW and take immediate steps to impose a tax as high as 91% on these bonuses. I don't know how they can do that, although I would like to see it happen. But if they can break the contracts for AIG, then they can break any contract at will. That's a bit scary. As proven by the Republican majority in the Senate. Yeehaw! nm 
Senate to vote on S. 2611 that allows up to 30 million illegal The Senate is about to vote on a crucial bill, the revised H.R. 4437, that could give amnesty to 12-30 million illegal aliens and open the door for their relatives and a new flood of illegals to enter, which could mean 100-200 million new people coming into the country in 20 years according to expert analysis, virtually all poor, diminishing wages, increasing the crime rate, and bankrupting tax coffers. Now is the time to call any of the key Senators who could be persuaded into a NO vote, otherwise, there is a chance the House-Senate joint committee will approve for a likely vote in the House: Lindsay Graham (SC): (202) 224-5972 GOP-Run Senate Kills Minimum Wage Increase...sm GOP-Run Senate Kills Minimum Wage Increase Republican-controlled Senate derails proposed election-year increase in minimum wage WASHINGTON, Jun. 22, 2006 By DAVID ESPO AP Special Correspondent (AP) (AP) The Republican-controlled Senate smothered a proposed election-year increase in the minimum wage Wednesday, rejecting Democratic claims that it was past time to boost the $5.15 hourly pay floor that has been in effect for nearly a decade. The 52-46 vote was eight short of the 60 needed for approval under budget rules and came one day after House Republican leaders made clear they do not intend to allow a vote on the issue, fearing it might pass. The Senate vote marked the ninth time since 1997 that Democrats there have proposed _ and Republicans have blocked _ a stand-alone increase in the minimum wage. The debate fell along predictable lines. Americans believe that no one who works hard for a living should have to live in poverty. A job should lift you out of poverty, not keep you in it, said Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass. He said a worker paid $5.15 an hour would earn $10,700 a year, almost $6,000 below the poverty line for a family of three. Kennedy also said lawmakers' annual pay has risen by roughly $30,000 since the last increase in the minimum wage. Republicans said a minimum wage increase would wind up hurting the low-wage workers that Democrats said they want to help. For every increase you make in the minimum wage, you will cost some of them their jobs, said Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga. He described the clash as a classic debate between two very different philosophies. One philosophy that believes in the marketplace, the competitive system ... and entrepreneurship. And secondly is the argument that says the government knows better and that topdown mandates work. The measure drew the support of 43 Democrats, eight Republicans and one independent. Four of those eight Republicans are seeking re-election in the fall. Democrats had conceded in advance that this attempt to raise the minimum wage would fare no better than their previous attempts. At the same time, they have made clear in recent days they hope to gain support in the coming midterm elections by stressing the issue. Organized labor supports the legislation, and Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., said that contrary to some impressions, most minimum wage workers are adults, not teenagers, and many of them are women. When the Democrats control the Senate, one of the first pieces of legislation we'll see is an increase in the minimum wage, said Kennedy. His proposal would have increased the minimum wage to $5.85 beginning 60 days after the legislation was enacted; to $6.55 one year later; and to $7.25 a year after that. He said inflation has eroded the value of the current $5.15 minimum wage by 20 percent. With the help of a few rebellious Republicans, House Democrats on the House Appropriations Committee succeeded in attaching a minimum wage increase last week to legislation providing funding for federal social programs. Fearing that the House would pass the measure with the increase intact, the GOP leadership swiftly decided to sidetrack the entire bill. I am opposed to it, and I think a vast majority of our (rank and file) is opposed to it, House Majority Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio, said Tuesday. Pressed by reporters, he said, There are limits to my willingness to just throw anything out on the floor. On Wednesday, his spokesman, Kevin Madden, said Boehner has told fellow Republicans the House will have to deal with this some way. He said no decisions had been made. While Democrats depend on organized labor to win elections, Republicans are closely aligned with business interests that oppose any increase in the federal wage floor or would like changes in the current system. Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, offered an alternative that proposed a minimum wage increase of $1.10 over 18 months, in two steps. The increase was coupled with a variety of provisions offering regulatory or tax relief to small businesses, including one to exempt enterprises with less than $1 million in annual receipts from the federal wage and hour law entirely. The current exemption level is $500,000, and a Republican document noted the amount had lagged behind inflation. Additionally, Republicans proposed a system of optional flextime for workers, a step that Enzi said would allow employees, at their discretion, to work more than 40 hours one week in exchange for more time off the next. Unions generally oppose such initiatives, and the Republican plan drew 45 votes, with 53 in opposition. MMVI The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Allen concedes. Democrats control Senate. nm nm Senate passes Children's Health Plan WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 — The Senate gave final approval on Thursday to a health insurance bill for 10 million children, clearing the measure for President Bush, who said he would veto it. The 67-29 vote followed a series of speeches by Republican senators supporting the bill and urging Mr. Bush to reconsider his veto threat. Senator Pat Roberts of Kansas, one of 18 Republicans who voted for the bill, said the White House had shown “little if any willingness to come to the negotiating table.” Republican opponents of the bill, like Senators Judd Gregg of New Hampshire and John Cornyn of Texas, said it would be a big step toward socialized medicine, would shift people from private insurance to a public program and would allow coverage for illegal immigrants and children in high-income families. Senator Charles E. Grassley, Republican of Iowa, said it was “intellectually dishonest” to make such “outlandish accusations.” Mr. Bush has said the bill would move toward “government-run health care for every American.” Senator Bob Corker, Republican of Tennessee, said those fears were unfounded. “What will move our country toward socialized medicine is not this bill, which focuses on poor children, but the lack of action to allow people in need to have access to private affordable health care,” Mr. Corker said. The bill would expand the State Children’s Health Insurance Program to cover nearly four million uninsured children, in addition to the 6.6 million already enrolled. It would provide $60 billion over the next five years, $35 billion more than the current spending and $30 billion more than the president proposed. Mr. Bush has not shown a willingness to compromise. But he may come under pressure so from Republican lawmakers who do not like being portrayed as hostile to children’s interests. Democrats have selected Graeme Frost, 12, of Baltimore, to deliver their Saturday radio address. He will appeal to the president to sign the bill. On Monday, the Service Employees International Union will rally outside the White House, and children will deliver petitions urging approval of the bill. The child health program was born in 1997 from collaboration between Senators Edward M. Kennedy, Democrat of Massachusetts, and Orrin G. Hatch, Republican of Utah. On Thursday, Mr. Hatch said that “it pains me” that Mr. Bush has not worked with Congress to renew the program. Some people in the administration “have been slow to recognize the realities of the new Congress,” where Democrats have a majority, Mr. Hatch said. The bill has support from AARP, the big lobby for older Americans; the American Medical Association; America’s Health Insurance Plans, the lobby for insurers; and governors from both parties. In the House, the bill was approved on Tuesday, 265 to 159, with support from 45 Republicans. The House Republican whip, Roy Blunt of Missouri, said he was confident that the veto would be upheld. A two-thirds majority in both chambers would be needed to override the veto. The bill would increase tobacco taxes, with the levy on cigarettes increasing to $1 a pack from the current 39 cents. It would require states to cover dental services for children and would increase coverage of mental health services in many states. The Senate Republican leader, Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, said: “Our Democratic colleagues have taken Schip hostage, and what they want in exchange is Republican support for government-run health care., courtesy of Washington .” Don't agree. I hope Obama gets to go back to the senate... and see her there as VP... :) guess that's not as bad as 'VP is in charge of the Senate' ...Palin NM x Cabinet is nominated by president, then confirmed by Senate White House Staff is different. Wrong. The democrats have had majority in senate and house for two years. If they had acted to regulate Fannie and Freddie they could have stopped this. If they had listened to John Mccain in 2006 they could have stopped it. Bush admin tried two times to regulate it and the Dems blocked it. You can blame the war and whatever else you want on the Republicans, but this economic mess was began in the Clinton administration and Barney Frank and Chris Dodd have perpetuated it. Please do the research and stop with the Republicans are all responsible mantra, because in this case, it simply is NOT true. Senate scandal snares Obama Chief Aide... http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article5337807.ece Porn star contemplates run in Louisiana U.S. Senate race Porn star and Baton Rouge native Stormy Daniels said Monday that she wants to give voters a voice by starting a “listening tour” in Louisiana. However, Daniels said she doubts she will actually seek public office despite an Internet drive aimed at persuading her to run against first-term Republican U.S. Sen. David Vitter next year. Daniels said her work as an actress, writer, director and dancer pays the bills more than a stint as a senator would. “I don’t think I’m willing to take the pay decrease,” Daniels said. But an Internet-based campaign to “Draft Stormy” to challenge Vitter has attracted national attention. CNN.com, for instance, featured an interview with Daniels on Monday. The congressional newspaper “The Hill” also noted the push to turn the porn star into a politician. Vitter apologized in 2007 for what he called a “very serious sin” after his phone number showed up during an investigation of the escort service operated by Deborah Palfrey, the so-called “D.C. Madam” who was convicted of running a prostitution ring and later committed suicide. He was not charged in the Palfrey case. Since his apology, Vitter has refused to answer any questions about the incident. Aaron Baer, a spokesman for the Republican Party of Louisiana, dismissed Daniels’ possible candidacy as a publicity stunt. “Voters in Louisiana are concerned about real issues that require serious leadership,” he said. University of New Orleans student Zach Hudson said the “Draft Stormy” campaign is legitimate. “It’s not a stunt,” he said. “We have every intention of successfully drafting her.” Hudson said he hopes a groundswell of support will convince Daniels to run. Daniels, 29, hired a publicist to respond to inquiries about her interest in the Senate race. She said she will play along to bring attention to certain issues and to remove Vitter from office. Daniels is critical of Vitter’s response to his phone number being found on a Washington prostitution ring’s client list. “I might be a slut and a whore,” Daniels said. “… but I’m not a criminal, and I’ve never been a hypocrite.” Daniels will be in Baton Rouge in early May to dance at the Gold Club and possibly film a movie in New Orleans. She said she is open to touring the state to hear what people have to say. Vitter’s spokesperson did not respond to two requests for comment. Daniels is a 1997 graduate of Scotlandville Magnet High School. She said she is registered to vote in California. Her work in the adult entertainment industry includes writing and directing films as well as starring in them. Hudson, who has volunteered for the campaigns of several Democratic candidates but said he is not affiliated with the Democratic Party or any other party, said Daniels is a leader in a multibillion-dollar industry. Daniels said she is hesitant to enter the race because she is concerned about making a mockery of government. She said the focus would be on the fact that she works in the sex industry. Daniels said she wants to bring awareness to issues such as child pornography, safe sex and the need for Internet controls to limit what children see on the Web. She has her own Web site that sells pornographic images. She made an appearance at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., last year to push a “Restricted to Adults” label for adult Internet sites. Political commentator and former Insurance Commissioner Jim Brown said Daniels would be just one more entry in the state’s colorful political history. He said she might attract “a pretty good protest vote” even if she isn’t destined to serve in the U.S. Senate. “No, she can’t win,” Brown said. Baton Rouge pollster Bernie Pinsonat said the likelihood of Vitter being defeated is diminishing by the day. The negative publicity that President Barack Obama is receiving on the economic package is giving Vitter a good platform, he said. “I thought Vitter would have a tough time getting re-elected, but right now, Obama is sent from heaven,” he said. Roll call list on who voted yes/no on bailout bill in Senate. sm If you are against this bill contact your reps to persuade the House not to pass it. Pressure worked on the House the first time. http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=110&session=2&vote=00213#position Senate Armed Services defies Bush; Passes its own terrorism tribunal bill. |
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