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kpete (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 08:22 PM Original message |
Senate rejects low-cost drug imports |
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Tansy_Gold (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 08:24 PM Response to Original message |
1. OBAMA IS A FLIP-FLOPPER n/t |
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wordpix (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 11:05 AM Response to Reply #1 |
60. Change I'm losing faith in |
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izquierdista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 08:25 PM Response to Original message |
2. In other news |
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ixion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 08:27 PM Response to Original message |
3. Nice. Way to stay true to your Real Masters, congress |
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WriteDown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 08:55 AM Response to Reply #3 |
54. Congress may have passed it if the President had applied... |
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wordpix (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 11:06 AM Response to Reply #3 |
61. Your puppetmasters continue to cheer you for the good work, Congress |
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midnight (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 08:30 PM Response to Original message |
4. Protecting their investments rather than the American consumer. |
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still_one (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 08:31 PM Response to Original message |
5. From HCR to this, I can hardly wait to see more change we can believe in? /nt |
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Ed76638 (293 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 08:32 PM Response to Original message |
6. Fuck the Senate |
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Nictuku (907 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 08:34 PM Response to Original message |
7. Fuckers! |
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bemildred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 08:36 PM Response to Original message |
8. So much for "free trade". nt |
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Bryn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 08:37 PM Response to Original message |
9. This Sucks! |
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valerief (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 08:41 PM Response to Original message |
10. Why does the Senate hate America? nt |
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OnceUponTimeOnTheNet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 08:46 PM Response to Original message |
11. Rec. If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all. |
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icnorth (954 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 08:50 PM Response to Original message |
12. D.U. ers... |
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Laelth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 08:54 PM Response to Original message |
13. Sixty votes are NOT needed to previal. |
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New Dawn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 11:47 PM Response to Reply #13 |
21. Bingo. Only a simple majority is required to pass laws in the Senate. |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 08:58 PM Response to Original message |
14. Did they have to get an ethics wavier afterwards? |
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tkmorris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 09:03 PM Response to Original message |
15. Roll call here |
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ramapo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 09:55 PM Response to Reply #15 |
18. NJ Pharma bought off Lautenberg & Menendez |
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Lance_Boyle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 11:10 AM Response to Reply #15 |
63. Thanks Kay Hagan - you're now Liddy Dole to me. n/t |
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unkachuck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 09:03 PM Response to Original message |
16. these bastards.... |
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twitomy (756 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 09:48 PM Response to Original message |
17. More BS from the Senate and Pharma... |
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kentauros (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 10:50 PM Response to Reply #17 |
19. My thoughts as well. |
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tomm2thumbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 11:43 PM Response to Reply #19 |
20. Likewise - they are completely beholden to corporate lobbyists - completely |
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Jim Sagle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 02:11 AM Response to Original message |
22. The Senate ain't nuthin' but shit. |
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BP2 (406 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 02:52 AM Response to Original message |
23. I guess congrats are in order for |
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classysassy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 03:26 AM Response to Original message |
24. Election day |
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maryinthemorn (115 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 07:56 AM Response to Original message |
25. Roll Call: How they voted on drug imports plan |
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DontTreadOnMe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 07:56 AM Response to Reply #25 |
26. So the DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY voted against it |
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still_one (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 07:56 AM Response to Reply #26 |
29. and believe for one second that they aren't glad the public option is gone either |
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earthside (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 07:56 AM Response to Reply #26 |
32. Kill the filibuster. |
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Ian David (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 07:56 AM Response to Reply #25 |
27. WTF? Kerry And Kirk voted NO? n/t |
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Mass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 07:56 AM Response to Reply #27 |
31. Dont ask. I am mad. I understand the why of the move: the WH is afraid that Pharma will start a |
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mascarax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 07:56 AM Response to Reply #27 |
33. Yeah, what's' up with that?! (n/t) |
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WriteDown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 08:57 AM Response to Reply #27 |
55. Probably just following the President's lead... |
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Kitsune (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 07:56 AM Response to Reply #25 |
28. What the hell, both my senators voted no?! |
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still_one (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 07:56 AM Response to Reply #28 |
30. Which state? At least I can say in California both my Senators voted for it /nt |
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Kitsune (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 01:56 PM Response to Reply #30 |
65. Washington State! Cantwell and Murray. |
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Tx4obama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 07:56 AM Response to Reply #28 |
34. My two Texas Republican senators voted YEA. That's weird! n/t |
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kelly1mm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 07:56 AM Response to Reply #25 |
35. Can someone please explain this to me? Is it because the President |
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jotsy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 07:57 AM Response to Reply #35 |
44. How long have you got? |
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Yuugal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 07:56 AM Response to Reply #25 |
36. Gillibrand (D), No; Schumer (D), No. |
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shadowknows69 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 07:57 AM Response to Reply #36 |
52. Fellow nauseated NYer here agrees with you. |
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IndianaGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 07:56 AM Response to Reply #25 |
37. Evan Bayh owns stock on Eli Lilly |
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Botany (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 07:56 AM Response to Reply #37 |
39. And his wife made $800,000 in 2008 working for the for profit health care |
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Bozita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 12:04 PM Response to Reply #39 |
64. Funny how her rise in the corporate world coincides with her hubby's political ascent. |
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placton (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 07:56 AM Response to Reply #25 |
38. Carl Levin - my old law school prof |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 07:56 AM Response to Reply #25 |
40. Brown (D), Yes; Voinovich (R), No. |
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bluestateguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 07:56 AM Response to Reply #25 |
41. Republicans voting yes because they want to blow up the bill |
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Garam_Masala (711 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 07:56 AM Response to Reply #25 |
42. Thank you for the most informative post of the day |
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winyanstaz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 07:56 AM Response to Reply #25 |
43. Once again both dem senators from the great State of Washington,.... |
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shadowknows69 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 07:57 AM Response to Reply #25 |
45. Two no votes for NY. Fucking embarassing. |
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tomm2thumbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 07:57 AM Response to Reply #25 |
46. A... Bipartisan - F A I L U R E . . . |
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New Dawn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 07:57 AM Response to Reply #25 |
47. NEBRASKA: Johanns (R), Yes; Nelson (D), Yes. |
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classysassy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 07:57 AM Response to Reply #25 |
48. Listen to your masters voice |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 07:57 AM Response to Reply #25 |
49. Democrats who voted "yes" (with most Republicans): |
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peacebird (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 07:57 AM Response to Reply #49 |
50. Webb claims he is so concerned about $$ that he may vote against HCR, yet he voted AGAINST this?!? |
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WriteDown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 08:59 AM Response to Reply #49 |
56. Twilight zone.... |
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JonLP24 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 07:57 AM Response to Reply #25 |
51. McCain voted yes? |
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mvd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 08:09 AM Response to Reply #51 |
53. I wonder if some Repukes voted yes to cause mischief |
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WriteDown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 08:59 AM Response to Reply #53 |
57. Possibly... |
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dixiegrrrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 10:56 AM Response to Reply #25 |
58. Alabama Sen. voted FOR it???? |
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wordpix (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 11:09 AM Response to Reply #25 |
62. WTF? Lieberman AND Dodd NO? This is enough to make me join the dump Dodd forces |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 11:00 AM Response to Original message |
59. What, other than mandatory purchase of expensive, worthless private insurance, |
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