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Which Republican did this? [UPDATED.]
moelane.com — [UPDATE] I was emailed that it was Louie Gohmert (R TX-01). Looking for video. [ANOTHER UPDATE]: Short, sweet, and to the point: I’m not following the floor action on the House health care rationing bill – I figure it’ll eventually pass the House ... (more) Which Republican did this? [UPDATED.]
Gibbs dismisses losses as 'local elections'
Gibbs dismisses losses as 'local elections'
politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — WASHINGTON (CNN) – White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs dismissed Democratic electoral defeats in New Jersey and Virginia as "two very local elections" that say nothing about President Barack Obama's standing with the American people ... (more) Gibbs dismisses losses as 'local elections'

Henry Waxman Latest Blog Posts

Henry Waxman To Stupak Supporters: "Thanks, But Go Away Now."
8 hours ago at doubleplusundead
Waxman Says ‘No Guarantee’ Amendment Prohibiting Abortion Funding Will Be Retained in Final Version of Health-Care Bill
16 hours ago at CNSNews.com Headlines
Obama to sign unemployment extension Friday
politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — Washington (CNN) - As the White House braces for new numbers coming out Friday that could show unemployment has reached double digits, senior administration officials tell CNN the president is planning to quickly sign legislationjust passed by ... (more) Obama to sign unemployment extension Friday
By: Tammy Jones
hankstuever.com — Amen, Hank. But I think you're misquoting that great post-modern philosopher, Popeye. Isn't it "I yam what I yam?"! It's "I yam what I yam"?? (We'll discuss the whole homoerotic subplot between Popeye and Bluto later, of course, as well as the ... (more) By: Tammy Jones
Democrats Optimistic, Progressives Coming To Terms, On Health Care Bill
Democrats Optimistic, Progressives Coming To Terms, On Health Care Bill
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — Before House Democrats unveiled their health care bill, the caucus huddled in the basement of the Capitol to get fired up. As the meeting broke, Majority Whip James Clyburn (R-SC) darted down the hall and a reporter asked him how many votes he had. ... (more) Democrats Optimistic, Progressives Coming To Terms, On ...
Reply to Henry Farrell, Part II
volokh.com — I mentioned before Henry’s defense of the laws of war. Here is the relevant passage. There is likely a very plausible case to be made that these norms ought to be much tougher and more restrictive than they are – even if they are not a product of ... (more) Reply to Henry Farrell, Part II
FLASHBACK: ACCCE Said It ‘Cannot Support’ Waxman-Markey
FLASHBACK: ACCCE Said It ‘Cannot Support’ Waxman-Markey
wonkroom.thinkprogress.org — In the hearing investigating fraudulent letters forged on behalf of the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE) to attack the Waxman-Markey American Clean Energy and Security Act (H.R. 2454), ACCCE chief Steve Miller told Congress his ... (more) FLASHBACK: ACCCE Said It ‘Cannot Support’ Waxman-Markey
'I don't care what Dick Cheney thinks,' Biden says
'I don't care what Dick Cheney thinks,' Biden says
politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — Washington (CNN) – Vice President Biden on Friday fired back at criticism from his predecessor, former Vice President Cheney, that President Obama is "dithering" over his decision about whether to send up to 40,000 more U.S. troops to ... (more) 'I don't care what Dick Cheney thinks,' Biden says
Aides: Obama not watching election returns
Aides: Obama not watching election returns
politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — Washington (CNN) – President Obama is not planning to watch Tuesday nights election returns, Obama aides Robert Gibbs and David Axelrod tell CNN. Obama is more likely to watch Tuesday night's Chicago Bulls game than any political ... (more) Aides: Obama not watching election returns
The Final Hail Mary on the Kucinich Amendment
seminal.firedoglake.com — Democratic House leaders can insert what is called a “Manager’s Amendment” into legislation, even when it is closed to any other amendments. The managers are the majority and minority members who “manage” debate for the bill on each side. Today, ... (more) The Final Hail Mary on the Kucinich Amendment
Constituents, Not Congress, Will Be on Government Health Plan
republicans.energycommerce.house.gov — Press Release Constituents, Not Congress, Will Be on Government Health Plan July 30, 2009 WASHINGTON – Members of Congress will not have to join the “public-option” government health plan, Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Henry Waxman, ... (more) Constituents, Not Congress, Will Be on Government Health ...
Aux telephones, citoyens! Yet again!
Aux telephones, citoyens! Yet again!
correntewire.com — If you want the Kucinich Amendment -- the one that would allow states to opt out of those stoopid exchanges and set up their own single payer systems -- to survive the next step in the melding process, call now! Speaker Nancy Pelosi: DC (202) ... (more) Aux telephones, citoyens! Yet again!
Patrick Henry Hughes
Patrick Henry Hughes
blog.stixblog.com — A great inspirational story. Click here to view the embedded video. Chip in for my golf addiction Share and Enjoy: > Related posts: Henry Payne Henry Payne Woodstock  ... (more) Patrick Henry Hughes
Why are Democrats sticking with Charlie Rangel?
washingtonexaminer.com — But the third reason is, I suspect, the most important one, and you can see what it is if you look at the seniority roster of Ways and Means . House Democrats, although they have elected committee chairmen since 1974, have since they regained their ... (more) Why are Democrats sticking with Charlie Rangel?
AIDS Funding Bill Sails Through the House
thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com — Reauthorization of the Ryan White Care Act will next head to President Obama's desk. (more) AIDS Funding Bill Sails Through the House
Rock and Rap Stars Join FOIA Request to Reveal How Music was Used in Torture at Guantanamo, Other US Facilities
Rock and Rap Stars Join FOIA Request to Reveal How Music was Used in Torture at Guantanamo, ...
lafiga.firedoglake.com — Musicians, including R.E.M and Pearl Jam, launched a formal protest of the use of music used in conjunction with torture that took place at Guantanamo Bay and other facilities. And they’ve announced they are supporting an effort seeking the ... (more) Rock and Rap Stars Join FOIA Request to Reveal How Music ...
Markey traveling to Copenhagen for climate meetings
thehill.com — Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), co-author of the House cap-and-trade legislation, will attend meeting this weekend in Copenhagen ahead of a December U.N. conference on climate change. Markey, along with Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) drafted the ... (more) Markey traveling to Copenhagen for climate meetings
Henry Waxman says Anna Eshoo Has An "Evergreening Problem" (video)
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Henry Waxman says Anna Eshoo Has An "Evergreening Problem" (video)
youtube.com — Henry Waxman on July 31, 2009 at the Energy and Commerce markup, on Anna Eshoos biosimilar amendment to H.R.3200: "I know that members of this commi... (more) Henry Waxman says Anna Eshoo Has An "Evergreening ...
Waxman to Eshoo: You’ve Got an “Evergreening Problem”
Waxman to Eshoo: You’ve Got an “Evergreening Problem”
fdlaction.firedoglake.com — In her response to my article on her biologics bill, Anna Eshoo vehemently claims it doesn’t allow “evergreening,” which would allow slight tweaks in drug formulas to grant drug companies endless monopolies and keep these ... (more) Waxman to Eshoo: You’ve Got an “Evergreening Problem”