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Several Prosecutors Probing Health Care Deal

Posted: Dec 23, 2009

COLUMBIA, S.C. - The top prosecutors in seven states are probing the constitutionality of a political deal that cut a funding break for Nebraska in order to pass a federal health care reform bill, South Carolina's attorney general said Tuesday.

Attorney General Henry McMaster said he and his counterparts in Alabama, Colorado, Michigan, North Dakota, Texas and Washington state — all Republicans — are jointly taking a look at the deal they've dubbed the "Nebraska compromise."

"The Nebraska compromise, which permanently exempts Nebraska from paying Medicaid costs that Texas and all other 49 states must pay, may violate the United States Constitution — as well as other provisions of federal law," Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott said.

Plenty more being said. See link.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34551523/ns/politics-health_care_reform/

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What I was hoping - NJ

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I'd like to see that bit of special attention for Nelson nullified in this way: the same deal for every state.

Otherwise, it would remain a dirty deal that just ticks off the other 49 states.

NJ

In the real world, called a bribe. All politicians, dems - in particular, love those.nm

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she chose - laupner

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public life. There is certainly nothing bashing about pointing out indiscrepancies in her words and actions. She and your beloved Sara should just grip their ovaries and grin and bear it. Take a lesson from Hillary Clinton (a female truly deserving of high office). If fact, there is a lot those 2 could learn at Hillary's knee.

this goes under Michele Bachmann post - nm - Laupne

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Just ask Monica Lewinsky - LOL

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and it wasn't from Hillary's knee.

Oh, that was a pathetic attempt....wow...just shows you - only BOW to one side, and

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Hillary and Billy could have gone to JAIL for their actions. Hillary is tough, and I admire that, but she is not an example for women to follow. She is just as sleazy as the others, including your sweet Chicago politician, Obama.

Again ? ! ? - laupner

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I am lovin' these responses by others attempting to "prove" my bias. The post was concerning Michelle Bachman's hypocrisy. response - NOT A WORD ABOUT THAT. All I get back are attacks on my character and those of democrats. You are proving bias - your own. Silly girl. Hillary is a brillant woman who has worked for the public good her entire career. As far as Chicago politicans - branding them all with the same poker invalidates your point, were you ever to have one.

Hillary may be brilliant, but does not mean she is a - good person. Dont get them confused.

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Then again, nevermind. YOUR mind is closed to the truth anyway.

good person? - GoodyProctor

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The issue was learning how to be an effective public servant(or in Palin's case politician). Who gave you the power to label someone a "good" or "not good" person?

Oh, how hypocritcal, -ok to bash SP character though? or - Fargo

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Bachmann...or anyone you want to destroy? Yeah, whatever. The democratic party is one I left in the past because of their hypocritical oath and garbage plans, always wanting to help the poor, disabled, etc., that is, unless its with their own money.

I understood from each of your posts just WHERE (sm) - Nikki

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you intended to place your post and how your comments in this thread do not apply to this thread, and I'm sure there are many who understood, as well, given the context of your post PLUS your explanations of it.

If there's an opportunity to demean and insult you personally or the entire Democratic party, it will not be missed on this board by the regular drive-by posters, whether it applies to what you actually wrote or not.

Astounding, no?

Yes, and now 3 other states want some of the goodies, too - Backwards Typist

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They opened another can of worms by doing this.

It seems like the harder they try, the worse their ideas. I think they all need a little dose of reality. Chicago politics may work in Chicago but it should not work across the country.

I spent that last few days looking at old newspapers from 1936-1945. Seems things haven't changed that much since then, just dollar amounts. I would love to post some of those articles, but it's a paid site and you can't copy and paste.

Guffaw - laupner

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Halliburton cannot account for 8 billion dollars and you are interested in reading about politics in Chicago in the 30s? You call yourself fair minded and always interested in learning the truth???? Even you cannot believe that there is a "link" between those events and Obama!!!! absolutely in-cred-i-ble!!!

Backwards is correct, Laupner. You just cant see - past his holyness to the reality.nm

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backwards is correct? - Laupner

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about what? she stated she was researching politics back in the 30s. what is she "correct" about? As for you choosing to ignore the Halliburton issue in favour of slamming our president, goes to show your true intent and patriotism. Hmm..

You would not know a patriot from a criminal.nm - TX

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okay. - laupner

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nm

On this board backwards is always correct to some posters. - Have you not noticed?

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(tongue firmly in cheek)

Didn't say there was a link between those events and O - Backwards Typist

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It's the wheeling and dealing I was talking about.

You seem to be focused only on the past administration. I think you should start focusing on the present administration.

FYI, I have posted articles from both sides so I don't know why you are attacking me.

I also have no idea why you are being so nasty to everyone on this board. It's not necessary. Join in and DISCUSS ISSUES and provide some links and stop with the vicious attacks on everyone.

End of discussion.

Okay. - laupner

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Chicago politics - NJ

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You didn't mention Obama by name, but the implication is there by your reference to "Chicago politics".

Inference and implication are tools well-worn by the Bush administration. If you don't want us to remember them, stop reminding us of them.

NJ

Then stop trying to distract from the fact that Obama - IS A CHICAGO POLITICIAN

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You are hilarious and so typical. Whenever someone has a real point, it's easier to act like.. "oh, but Bush was awful or worse" than to just admit something current. Guess you like to live in the past, and with the way things are continuing to go downhill, I would not blame you.

That's general terminology used by a lot of people, - Backwards Typist

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including the news media. It doesn't necessarily mean O. Corruption in Chicago politics is well known, more so than the rest of the country, although there are a few other places that are right up there with Chicago.

So, if Obama were from Boston? - NJ

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Would you still be using "Chicago politics" if Obama weren't from Chicago? Obviously not. Therefore, you link Obama in the original post albeit by inference.

Otherwise, you'd be talking about things past and we all know anything before January 2009 doesn't count for the right wingers.

NJ

Yes, I would. - Backwards Typist

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I don't know why you would insinuate that I wouldn't. Just a couple weeks ago, you agreed with me on a few things. Now you think I'm one-sided again.

Oh, well. So be it.

Fer us or agin us! - NJ

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BT, you say we agreed on some things a couple of weeks ago and now you say I think you're one-sided.

What I said, just to be perfectly clear, is that you use insinuation (Iran, 9/11) and try to smear (Iran, WMD, 9/11) without actually having the guts (Iran, 9/11!) to come out and take responsibility (IRAN, 9/11) for your words. It's been done that way by the republicans for a decade now, and it's easily seen through.

It is silly to try to insist you would be talking about Chicago politics if Obama weren't from Chicago. Paper thin protestations. You can claim that all you want, but you are about as transparent as a pane of glass.

I don't buy it.

Now, for a very important point. We can agree and we can disagree, depending on the issue, and that does not mean that I have to swallow hogwash from you on any particular matter. This "fer us or agin us" attitude went out with Bush.

Now, feel free to parrot about hogwash and insinuation and whatever else you need to borrow.

And happy holidays ^^

NJ

With the sarcasm and attitude of yours, why would - mtt22

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Anyone WANT to debate with you, or think your "happy holidays" was genuine. You represent your party well, don't you? "My snooty way or the highway".--and YES, I know you were not speaking to ME, but you are so insulting to those you disagree with..wanted to see if you even realized it.

But it was heartfelt - NJ

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People should be able to say hogwash! when they hear or see it. BT certainly does in his/her own way. We all do. It was not used sarcastically nor is it anything but a mild term, especially when compared to some of the language on this board.

The wish for happy holidays was not sarcastic either. That's the point and I guess you missed it. We can disagree and we can agree, and in the end we can be civil. It's the holiday season and I hope everyone has a happy one, even those with whom I mostly disagree. Thinking any other way would be petty and definitely not WJWD.

NJ

Now Miss Lib Progressive - carboot

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you know that TED KENNEDY had the corruption covered for the Dems in Boston. Obama was free (in 1936) to concentrate on Chicago.

Obama was free in 1936 to concentrate on Chicago? He wasn't - even ALIVE in 1936. NM

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NM

Oh, haven't you heard? Obama is to blame . . . . . - emanon

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for EVERYTHING since the beginning of time? And that ridiculous statement proves it . . . . . if it wasn't so unforgivably ignorant, it could almost be funny

You guys don't do the same to Bush? I believe our - last blizzard here was blamed on him.nm

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No, that was global warming - nm - NJ

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Heh ;)

I agree with you, NJ. (sm) - Nikki

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The deal with Landrieu should be nullified, as well, IMHO.

But regarding Nelson, it was a dirty deal, and I agree with your idea of nullification: "the same deal for every state."

Probably 14th Amendment issue - mte

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Equal protection amendment

Yes, but more fundamentally an issue of - state sovereignty.

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There are so many things that are flawed about this legislation from a legal standpoint that although it's always dangerous to predict anything the Supreme Court does, it's at least a 50-50 bet that they'll blow this conniving scheme out of the water if it's passed in anything like its current form.

health care - anon

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Yeah, well, it's too darned bad the doctors didn't get their tort reform (as far as I know. They're going to have their their pay drastically reduced and can barely afford the malpractice premiums as it is. A lot of them who are older are going to retire. A god chuck of the others are going to look for other professions. Overcrowded offices and ERs on top of less doctors. Thanks senators and congress. Oh, and another sarcastic thaks - this one to Obama. Did I misunderstand aboration will be paid for? May you all rot in h-e-double hockey sticks.

Just about every state AG who wants to keep his job - will join this probe. nm

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