House passes health carereform bill - CNN If we can come this far, there's no telling what else we can change. We can become more compassionate and conscious a people. A more perfect union is always possible, if we can put forth the effort. Yes we can.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/11/07/health.care/index.html Well, it's now the House of Representatives' position that it has "essentially unlimited" authority to interfere in my life. And yours, fellow Americans. It's up to the Senate now to decide whether the government abides by the Constitution at all. Further thought: You know, I had thought about posting a different entry tonight, ...
I am extremely frustrated with our Congress. I want to be thrilled that health care legislation was passed in the house, but any joy I would have is entirely overshadowed by incalculable rage coursing through every vein in my body. As a woman, I am incensed by the very language contained in the amendment that was tacked on in order to appease politicians that seek to continue this legacy of ...
Today's been a weird day... I spent the morning driving around the neighborhood looking for garage sales (don't ask), then I got some groceries and TRIED to go shopping for other things only to remember why I hate shopping at brick-and-mortar stores (are they still called that?). Seriously, do they ever have anything in stock? In the afternoon I was thinking about playing more Aion (made level ...
I don't agree with him on abortion and probably a host of other issues. But what I see in this video is impressive. And come to think of it, that's kind of sad. I wonder how many people who voted against the bill read the whole thing.
It's one thing for the government to say taxpayer $$$ can't be used to pay for abortions. I disagree, but at least I can understand that. It's entirely another thing for Congress to bar private insurance providers from paying for/towards abortions. Some people may not like it, but abortions are legal medical procedures, period. So I'm calling bullshit on this step backwards. Even with a generous ...
House passes health carebill, 220-215! *is shocked that congress actually managed to DO something for once* I don't have high hopes for the Senate to pass anything, but at least this is a start.
Okay what the hell is wrong with me. Instead of doing something, say, productive with my time, I spent most of the day watching a live feed of the House of Representatives debate on the new health care bill. HOURS. OF ONE SIDE SAYING THE SAME SHIT OVER AND OVER. AND THE OTHER SIDE SAYING THE SAME SHIT OVER AND OVER. But I watched it and found it almost interesting. The actual vote isn't going on...
