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Sebelius: White House Prefers Harsh Immigrant Provision in Senate Health Bill

On a conference call with reporters, US Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius reiterated the President’s support for a controversial measure in the Senate health care bill that would ban undocumented immigrants from purchasing insurance ...

From DAVID DAYEN, Firedoglake,  23 Nov 2009

Related Topics: White House,  U.S. Senate,  Kathleen Sebelius,  U.S. Congress

Rep. Obey Seeks War Surtax for Afghanistan

In return for stabilising their local area the militia helps to win development aid for their local communities, although they will not receive arms, a US official said. Special forces will be able to access money from a US military fund to pay for the ...

From DAVID DAYEN, Firedoglake,  23 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  Taliban,  David R Obey,  George W. Bush,  Carl Levin

With Conservative Resistance to Public Option, What Was the Point of the Opt Out?

“But from a tactical standpoint, I have no idea why the opt out was introduced.” maybe to get Baucus to co-sponsor Wyden’s amendment? An excellent question! I’ve been wondering the same thing. Perhaps it is for Conservative Democrats? Regardless, I am ...

From DAVID DAYEN, Firedoglake,  21 Nov 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Democratic Party,  Goldman Sachs,  Barack Obama,  White House,  Matt Taibbi

Blanche Lincoln Speaking On Senate Floor

Blanche Lincoln is addressing the Senate right now. She’s touting the Senate Finance Committee bill – which she voted for, by the way. She wants the final bill to be closer to the “common-sense, deficit-reducing bill” in the Senate Finance Committee, ...

From DAVID DAYEN, Firedoglake,  21 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Blanche Lincoln,  U.S. Senate,  U.S. Republican Party

Reid v. Broder

I think the entire progressive blogosphere can get behind the Senate Majority Leader on this one: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) Saturday morning criticized a Washington Post columnist who called Democratic healthcare bills “budget-busters.” ...

From DAVID DAYEN, Firedoglake,  21 Nov 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Senate,  Peter G. Peterson,  Washington Post Company,  Harry Reid,  John McCain

Reid, Wyden, Baucus Reach Agreement on Version of Free Choice Amendment

A day before voting on the motion to proceed in the Senate, Ron Wyden has reached agreement with the leadership to get an amendment into the bill which would allow as many as 1 million additional individuals who get health care from their employers to ...

From DAVID DAYEN, Firedoglake,  20 Nov 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Senate,  Ron Wyden,  Mary Landrieu

Harsh Immigration Provision in Senate Health Care Bill Denounced by Catholic Bishops

What has been discussed less is the Catholic bishops’ opposition to a restrictive provision in the Senate bill that would ban undocumented immigrants from purchasing health insurance on the exchange with their own money. It was part of their ...

From DAVID DAYEN, Firedoglake,  20 Nov 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Senate,  Robert Menendez

President Clinton to Skip Arkansas Free Clinic, Blames Olbermann for Politicizing Event

Bill Clinton told FDL’s Eve Gittelson that it would be problematic for him to attend a free medical clinic being held in Little Rock, Arkansas tomorrow because MSNBC’s Keith Olbermann had “politicized” the event.” He indicated that some were turning ...

From DAVID DAYEN, Firedoglake,  20 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Bill Clinton,  Blanche Lincoln,  Keith Olbermann,  Bill Halter,  U.S. Senate

New Cervical Cancer Screening Recommendations: More Unfounded “Rationing” Fears Likely

New guidelines for cervical cancer screening say women should delay their first Pap test until age 21, and be screened less often than recommended in the past. The advice, from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, is meant to ...

From DAVID DAYEN, Firedoglake,  20 Nov 2009

Related Topics: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists,  Barack Obama

Paul-Grayson “Audit the Fed” Bill Passes Financial Services Committee

Today, the House Financial Services Committee passed an amendment to their financial regulatory reform bill that would mandate an audit of the Federal Reserve. The Paul-Grayson amendment, named for its chief sponsors, Reps. Ron Paul and Alan Grayson, ...

From DAVID DAYEN, Firedoglake,  19 Nov 2009

Related Topics: House Financial Services Committee,  Congressional Black Caucus,  Federal Reserve,  Ron Paul,  Christopher Dodd

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