Senate's doing a Vote Blitz on the Republican Budget Plan

We have to find some humor in the Washington Stink that is so pervasive these days. Enjoy ... https://www.youtube.com/embed/xEYFFiEnUjQ ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msf1TJ8RpLI ...

I'm not done looking at different reactions to FY2012. This one came from the National Taxpayers Union. It makes you stop and think how many times over the years this style of termination/reduction has been put in place by all other Presidents. Despite some worthy attempts at spending restraint, President Obama’s latest budget plan relies more heavily on new revenues, rosy economic assumptions, and accounting shifts than many taxpayers would expect, according to a speci ...

How can you call this guy fiscally conservative when he voted FOR the auto bailout, two wars and the Bush tax cuts...none of which were paid for? Exactly what part of that is conservative? David Stockman (former budget director under Reagan) -- "Mr. Ryan’s plan is devoid of credible math or hard policy choices.” ...

Fox Anchor Calls Out Paul Ryan’s Budget Plan: Repealing Obamacare Is ‘Not Going To Happen’ On Sunday morning, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) stopped by Fox News Sunday to preview his new budget, which will be released in full on Tuesday. As it had the past two years, this year’s version will call for massive cuts to social service programs, including food stamps, job training, Medicaid, and Medicare. Host Chris Wallace challenged Ryan on the viability of his pla ...

shows an increase in the national debt of 1 trillion dollars each year. ...

I have linked to the Fox story, lest conservatives refuse to read. Even Fox seem a little flabbergasted by it. To wit: "House Budget Committee Chairman Tom Price’s $3.8 trillion plan borrows heavily from prior GOP budgets, including a plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher-like "premium support" program for seniors joining Medicare in 2024 or later. They would receive a subsidy to purchase health insurance on the private market. Meanwhile, Republicans are proposing using ...

This is only the beginning. HA!! ...

This is one article: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is promising an up-or-down vote on the $61 billion in budget cuts passed by House Republicans — just to show that version of the spending bill is “dead” – even if the upper chamber has to debate until 1 a.m. to prove the point. “I hope we have a vote on this today,” said Reid to reporters. “If not, we’re going to go through all this procedural process. They cannot stop us from having a vote o ...

WASHINGTON — In a landmark vote for gay rights, the Senate on Saturday voted to advance legislation that would overturn the military ban on openly gay troops known as "don't ask, don't tell." The 63-33 test vote all but guarantees the legislation will pass the Senate, possibly by day's end, and reach the president's desk before the new year. The House had passed an identical version of the bill, 250-174, earlier this week. Repeal would mean that, for the firs ...

scathing statements against President Barack Obama and his administration’s decision to break with longstanding tradition to veto anti-Israel resolutions, choosing, instead, to abstain from voting in a United Nations Security Council vote. The vote called for a halt to Israeli construction in the West Bank and eastern Jerusalem. Among the Democrats are Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Bob Casey (D-PA), Richard Blumenthal (D-VT), Mark Warner (D-VA), and Chris Coons (D-DE), ...

Alaska Dispatch News Don Young suggests introducing wolves as solution to homelessness Becky Bohrer|Associated Press March 5, 2015 JUNEAU -- U.S. Rep. Don Young lashed out at congressional members who urged continued protections for the gray wolf in parts of the Lower 48, saying none is from a district affected by wolves. He said during a hearing in Washington, D.C., that he would like to introduce wolves in their districts: "I'd introduce 'em in your district, you would ...

Bona fide dems won by wide double-digit margins after a record turnout. Scottie's union busting law is facing another law suit and possible injunction. Walker recall 174 days and counting. ...

Washington (AFP) - In a symbolic rebuke to US President Barack Obama's unilateral action on immigration, the Republican-led House of Representatives voted Thursday to block his plan to shield millions of people from deportation. The bill, which passed 219-197 along party lines, was introduced by conservatives furious with what they consider Obama's abuse of power when he announced his executive order last month. But it is unlikely to reach the floor of the Senate, where Obama's ...

It was stated on the news that 20 dems that were in the meeting with Biden yesterday stated they would not pass the tax compromise. There is not much on the 'net about it yet. What's up with that? Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- House Democrats voted against bringing the tax agreement between President Barack Obama and congressional Republicans to the floor, Representative Peter DeFazio of Oregon said. The resolution, which is non-binding, was approved today by voice vote during a part ...

Those changes would benefit virtually every taxpayer, but they also would reduce federal tax collections by about $4.5 trillion over the next decade, according to the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center. To avoid increasing the national debt by that amount, GOP leaders such as House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (Wis.) have pledged to get rid of all the special-interest loopholes and tax shelters that litter the code. Republicans have declined to identify their targets. However, some ...

I wish they would get to work on really solving problems, not creating them. ...

I was looking at a book written by the mother of a tiny boy shot in the forehead at Sandy Hook. The mother said after reading the horrible names Truthers called her, words I don't use, "Once you've had a child shot in the forehead, nothing much ruffles your feathers." Look at the Amazon book and then the one-star reviews. Her book is Nurturing Healing Love: A Mother's Journey of Hope & Foregiveness. Nurturing Healing Love: A Mother's Journey of Hope & Forgiv ...

state of U.S. competitiveness says political gridlock is getting in the way of strong economic growth. What it fails to mention is that Democrats are the ones blocking the pro-growth proposals the report advocates. The latest HBS report paints a bleak but accurate picture of the current economy -- lackluster economic and productivity growth, an incredibly slow rate of job creation... ...no meaningful progress on the critical policy steps to restore U.S. competitiveness... ...Don' ...

Democrats edged closer to finding 216 lawmakers to back a landmark health-care bill Saturday, as party leaders and White House officials were working on an executive order that they hope will win over a substantial number of antiabortion Democrats. The House Rules Committee continued its session on the third floor of the Capitol, where the panel is tasked with setting the terms of Sunday's floor debate. House leaders have decided to take a separate vote on the Senate version of the healt ...

This article is a short form of a fantastic book by psychologist Jonathan Haidt. A lib in the beginning, he started studying conservatives and morality and ended up liking and respecting, and valuing, the conservative approach to morality. Some initial excerpts, link to article at bottom: WHAT MAKES PEOPLE VOTE REPUBLICAN? What makes people vote Republican? Why in particular do working class and rural Americans usually vote for pro-business Republicans when their economic interests wou ...

http://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2016/3/25/11293258/tax-plan-calculator-2016 ...

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/11/13/weekinreview/deficits-graphic.html Try this. As a hint, I suggest going towards the end and starting with the taxation plans first. Learn anything? ...

Salary of the US President...$400,000. Salary of retired US Presidents...$180,000. Salary of House/Senate...$174,000. Salary of Speaker of House...$223,500....Salary of Majority/Minority Leaders...$193,400..........Average US Salary...$33,000 to $77,000. HELLO! I think we found where some cuts should be made! ...

'Scuse me for any typos or double remarks if any. I am trying to type this as he speaks. He plans to veto earmarks (how can this happen-there is no line item veto), cut LIHEAP program, freeze federal employee wages for 2 years (didn't they already do that?), cut military spending as Gates wanted, will work with everyone to simplify the tax code, but it sounds like he doesn't want to change anything with SS. He wants to increase taxes for those earning over $200K. Then he wants to ...

By Walter Alarkon - 04/20/10 08:50 AM ET Senate Democrats have written their budget resolution so they can pass jobs legislation using reconciliation, the controversial process used last month to move healthcare reform. The resolution does not specify what specific jobs measures could be covered, and does not explicitly allow for the use of reconciliation rules to pass energy legislation or the extension of George W. Bush-era tax cuts set to expire at the end of the ...

Senate's doing a Vote Blitz on the Republican Budget Plan

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