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Stupak Bought Dems 10 Votes
talkingpointsmemo.com — 40 Democrats voted for the Stupak amendment and the Dem health bill. But House Majority Whip James... Clyburn (D-SC) says it actually netted about 10 votes for the Dems' health care reform bill. In other words, if push came to shove, 30 of those Dems ... (more) Stupak Bought Dems 10 Votes
Fox’s New Friend Stupak Says He’ll Take Down Health Bill over His Amendment
Fox’s New Friend Stupak Says He’ll Take Down Health Bill over His Amendment
news.firedoglake.com — Foxy Rep. Bart Stupak Bart Stupak, who apparently has become a Fox News guest all of a... sudden, told the friendly friends of Fox and Friends that he’s locked up the votes to block the health care bill if his amendment is stripped, using ... (more) Fox’s New Friend Stupak Says He’ll Take Down Health Bill ...

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Clyburn: Congress must make 'sacrifices' to pay for Afghan war
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Democratic Whip Clyburn: The Public Option Clawed Its Way From Being Politically Dead
onthehillblog.blogspot.com — Considered politically dead just weeks ago, the inclusion of a public option in comprehensive health reform clawed... its way back to life bit by bit, and inch by inch, according to the House Democrats' top vote counter. (more) Democratic Whip Clyburn: The Public Option Clawed Its ...
Clyburn: 'Cadillac tax' would violate Obama's pledge
thehill.com — An excise tax on high-priced insurance policies might violate President Obama's pledge to not raise taxes on... the middle class, House Democratic Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.) said last night. "I do not want to see anything jeopardize the president's ... (more) Clyburn: 'Cadillac tax' would violate Obama's pledge
House Voting Now On The Rule For Health Care Debate
news.firedoglake.com — The House of Representatives is voting on the rule right now. It’s expected to pass. The rule... includes two amendments: the Republican substitute health care bill, and the “Stupak Amendment,” which would effectively ban private ... (more) House Voting Now On The Rule For Health Care Debate
Clyburn believes abortion amendment will be removed
thehill.com — The health bill approved by the House will likely see its abortion amendment stripped, the House's third-ranking... Democrat stressed Tuesday. House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.) said he believes that the amendment restricting federal funding for ... (more) Clyburn believes abortion amendment will be removed
Clyburn: Stupak Amendment Won 10 Votes
Clyburn: Stupak Amendment Won 10 Votes
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — On Monday, I noted that 40 Democrats had voted for the Stupak amendment--which would prohibit low- and... middle-class women from buying health insurance policies that cover abortion--and then voted for final passage of the health care bill. That's a ... (more) Clyburn: Stupak Amendment Won 10 Votes