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McConnell: Vote for cloture is a vote for Dems' healthcare reform
The American people -- not to mention Senate Republicans -- will treat a vote for cloture on the chamber's healthcare reform bill as a vote in favor of "the substance of the bill," top Senate GOPers said Tuesday. Even for those lawmakers who vote with Democrats to end debate but ultimately opt ...
Bayh endorses McConnell line on cloture
washingtonmonthly.com — BAYH ENDORSES MCCONNELL LINE ON CLOTURE.... Democrats and other supporters of health care reform have a very... simple message for center-right Dems who oppose fixing the system: just let the Senate vote. The issue, of course, is cloture. Reform ... (more) Bayh endorses McConnell line on cloture
McConnell: Gov't should have some say in executive pay
thehill.com — The government "ought to have some say" in matters involving executive compensation at firms that received federal... rescue dollars, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) said on Wednesday. However, McConnell would not specify whether he ... (more) McConnell: Gov't should have some say in executive pay
Robert Creamer: Every Democratic Senator Must Vote to Allow an Up or Down Vote on Health Care
huffingtonpost.com — The Senate Democratic Leader, Harry Reid - and a majority of Members of the Senate - support... the inclusion of public health insurance option in the Senate's health care reform bill. The debate over where the Senate of the United States stands on ... (more) Robert Creamer: Every Democratic Senator Must Vote to ...
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It’s Not Just the Rain That’s Messy Today
Page One — ... Mitch RED CHINA McConnell says a vote for cloture is a vote for Democratic health care reform. Duh. [The Hill] ...

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