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Durbin sees “minefield” in Senate health-care debate
Political Fix —
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Durbin WASHINGTON — As the No. 2 Democratic leader in the Senate, Illinois’ Dick Durbin has the task of marshaling votes for the health insurance overhaul championed by his party and his president. Sounds like he might not see success any time soon. “We’re…7 hours ago -
Sen. Sanders might pose a problem to passage of ObamaCare
Marathon Pundit —
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Independently of Joseph Lieberman (I-CT), the Senate Democrats have another problem with a New Englander who caucuces with them, Bernie Sanders (I-VT). Essentially a socialist, The Hill is reporting that Sanders wont vote "aye" on ObamaCare unless it includes a strong public option--which means government-run ...1 day ago -
House Health Care Reform Passes, But It’s Far From the Last Word
The Alan Katz Health Care Reform Blog —
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History was made on November 7th when the House of Representatives passed HR 3926, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. Yes, it was a close vote (220 in favor versus 215 opposed). Yes, only one Republican voted for the bill. Yes, the legislation leaves a lot to be desired. At the end of the day, all that ...2 days ago -
Durbin says health-care bill faces challenge in Senate
Clout St —
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Posted by Rick Pearson at 3:15 p.m. Sen. Dick Durbin said today Senate Democrats have significant concerns about the health care plan passed by the Democratic-led House and while they have the votes to get the issue to the floor...2 days ago -
Senator Burris’ Conflict with the Constitution
Gene's Blog —
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Democratic Party hack Roland Burris, (D-Il) who got his job as a United States senator as a result of disgraced governor Blago’s greed and because of the color of his skin, made a profound observation on Obamacare’s mandated health insurance. Sen. Burris, a constitutional ignoramus, “pointed to the ...3 days ago -
Sen Roland Burris (D-IL) advocates death penalty for non-insured!
Moe Lane —
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…alternatively, he’s just dumber than soap. From a CNS interview (H/T: Instapundit ): CNSNews.com: “So, in general, if a person doesn’t want health insurance, do you think they should be required by the government to actually have to get it?” Senator Burris: “Under state law, we have every one ...5 days ago -
Sen Roland Burris (D-IL) advocates death penalty for non-insured!
RedState —
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…alternatively, he’s just dumber than soap. From a CNS interview (H/T: Instapundit ): CNSNews.com: “So, in general, if a person doesn’t want health insurance, do you think they should be required by the government to actually have to get it?” Senator Burris: “Under state law, we have every one ...5 days ago -
Senator Roland Burris Cites Made Up Provision of Constitution to Justify Heath Care Mandate
The Lonely Conservative —
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Senator Roland Burris (D-IL) cited the “health” provision in the Constitution to justify the unconsitutional actions of his party. CNS News has the transcript and full story.5 days ago -
Harry Reid’s Health Care Reform Dilemma: The Myth of the 60th Democratic Senator
The Alan Katz Health Care Reform Blog —
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If asked even two weeks ago I’d have said there was an 80 percent change or greater that meaningful health care reform would be signed into law this year. Now, however, I think the chances of such an outcome are far lower – still substantial – but much less likely. One reason meaningful health care reform may ...6 days ago -
Marion VA hospital issues to be aired in Congress
Political Fix —
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Marion VA Medical Center WASHINGTON — Veterans’ Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki will walk into a room of angry Illinois members of Congress Wednesday morning. Shinseki will meet with Sen. Dick Durbin , D-Ill., and other livid Illinois elected officials in Washington to address persistent…1 week ago -
Sen. Roland Burris sends mixed message on federal health care reform stance
Clout St —
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Posted by Hal Dardick at 1:10 p.m. Appointed Democratic U.S. Sen. Roland Burris has gained some publicity inside the Washington “beltway” for saying he won’t vote for a health care reform bill that doesn’t contain the so-called public option requiring...1 week ago -
Something for Congress to Aspire to
HolyCoast.com —
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And its just a short walk from the Capitol : No known ghosts -- but the Historic Congressional Cemetery is home to a number of storied Americans, including Abraham Lincolns most famous photographer; one of the conspirators who was hanged for Lincolns assassination; the original twentieth-century G-Man; and the ...1 week ago -
Hoffman goes to White House on Senate bid
Clout St —
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Posted by Rick Pearson at 4:55 p.m. Democratic U.S. Senate contender David Hoffman met today with White House Senior Adviser David Axelrod to discuss Illinois’ Feb. 2 primary contest, the second such meeting between a candidate and officials in Barack...1 week ago -
Roland Burris incoherent Senate ramblings
Marathon Pundit —
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There are plenty of Chicago legislators who emit nonsensical verbiage, forcing observers to wonder, "How did that person ever get elected to office?" Fortunately for the rest of the nation, most of those public servants are relatively powerless members of Chicagos City Council. Then there is Sen. Roland Burris ...1 week ago -
Roland Burris Makes an Excellent Point About Something or Other
Indecision Forever —
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Heres Sen. Roland Burris arguing either in favor of or possibly against (or maybe in favor of being against?) administration czars at last weeks Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing… "This has — being a constitutional and political science student, I mean, this is Political ...2 weeks ago -
I used to respect Roland Burris
Brain Droppings —
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Roland Burris had a good reputation in Illinois before he chose to accept the open Senate seat. Burris was never a extremely successful politician but in a state with probably the most corrupt govt in the nation Burris seemed to be above it all. Now he is a laughingstock . I’ve just gotten my hands on the ...2 weeks ago -
Senator Roland Burris: This is the Meat That Caused Us Political Scientists to Even Exist [Heroes]
Gawker —
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So. What is crazy accidental Illinois Senator Roland Burris up to, these days? Oh, just Senate stuff, you know. Talking about health care. Giving speeches. Asking utterly insane questions at pointless hearings about imaginary Czars. When beloved former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich appointed Roland ...2 weeks ago -
Roland Burris Has a Lot of Questions About How the Federal Government Works
The Washington Independent Blog —
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I’ve just gotten my hands on the transcript of last Thursday’s Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing on czars. There’s a lot in there, but the first thing I want to highlight is the dramatically incoherent testimony of Sen. Roland Burris (D-Ill.). I don’t know where to start ...2 weeks ago -
Fighting the Good Fight for Health Care Reform
Net News Publisher —
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I sometimes wonder if John Nichols is the only one out there consistently reporting (primarily through The Beat, his blog for The Nation ) on health care reform in terms of whether or not any real reform is likely to happen . He may have missed this week’s Associated Press story about Senator Roland Burris ...2 weeks ago -
ASK US!: Have A Question For Controversial Sen. Burris?
NewsOne —
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Hitting the national scene under the scandal of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, Sen. Roland Burris is now making new headlines by saying he will not sign a health care reform bill WITHOUT a public option. Sen. Burris will be sitting down with Roland Martin for this week’s show and we want YOUR question. ...2 weeks ago
