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While Dawn worries whether my (free!) work on an app for her should be reported on her ethics declaration, I read this: http://bit.ly/4r1QJa 22 days ago |
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The hypocrisy of Evan Bayh on the public option: http://bit.ly/4r1QJa "Representing his constituents" my ass. 23 days ago |
The Best Legislators Money Can Buy
Balloon Juice —
I guess it makes sense that Evan Bayh is vociferously opposed to the public option:
His wife, Susan Bayh, sits on the board of WellPoint(WLP Quote) in her hometown of Indianapolis. Over the last six years, Susan Bayh has received at least $2 million in compensation from WellPoint alone for serving on its board.
Evan Bayh, bought and paid for in full for the price of two million bucks. What a country.
Thanks to the emailer who sent this in.
Your American Corporatocracy
Newshoggers.com —
... Commentary By Ron Beasley
As I pointed out here we don't have a Democracy in the U.S. we have a Corporatcracy. Well here is a great example.
Evan Bayh: Hypocrisy on the Public Option
Evan Bayh, the junior senator from Indiana, is in the middle of a
heated debate in the Senate on whether a public option should be
included as part of President Obama's health care reforms. An organizer
of a group of so-called Senate Blue Dog Democrats, to date, Bayh's been
a staunch opponent of any changes to the status quo in this ...
Senator Bayh disregards constituents wishes... again
The Political Carnival —
... , many pitfalls in it for him. If someone were to run ads laying out just how deep in the pockets of Pharma and the medical instrument industry old Evan and his wife are, they just might think there was undue influence. ...
Obama Called Out, So Is Mrs. Bayh
Taylor Marsh —
... of a president at a moment like this when we’re having a big national debate. … But really, I don’t think we can close this out unless the President really helps us.” – Rep. Anthony Weiner
The above stinger of a quote came earlier this evening on Rachel Maddow’s show. It needs no analysis, because we all know this has been what’s going on or not going on as the case may be.
In another venue, TheStreet.com’s Eric Jackson (via Memeorandum) absolutely peels Sen. Evan ...
What’s Wrong With This Picture?
Taylor Marsh —
... of a president at a moment like this when we’re having a big national debate. … But really, I don’t think we can close this out unless the President really helps us.” – Rep. Anthony Weiner
The above stinger of a quote came earlier this evening on Rachel Maddow’s show. It needs no analysis, because we all know this has been what’s going on or not going on as the case may be.
In another venue, TheStreet.com’s Eric Jackson (via Memeorandum) absolutely peels Sen. Evan ...
Capital Eye Opener: Friday, October 30
Capital Eye —
... network, the Post notes. While details on the investigation are limited, and ethics inquiries aren't uncommon, the article names a number of lawmakers, including embattled Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.), who've been investigated or interviewed.
SEN. EVAN BAYH, HIS WIFE'S INSURANCE INDUSTRY RICHES AND THE PUBLIC HEALTH CARE OPTION: While it's hardly news that Sen. Evan Bayh (D-Ind.) is married to a wealthy insurance company honcho, The Street and Talking Points Memo plow new ground on the topic now that Bayh ...
