Hypocrisy: GOP pushed for Louisiana funds in Sen. health bill--Progressive South

You've heard the story: To "buy" Sen. Mary Landrieu's (D-LA) vote to bring the senate health bill to the floor last Saturday, Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) inserted a provision that would deliver up to $300 million in federal Medicaid payments to Louisiana.

Mainstream reporters gave it ominous names like "The Louisiana Purchase," and right-wing pundits like Glenn Beck and Rush Limbaugh labeled Landrieu "the most expensive prostitute in the history of prostitution."

But few have mentioned that it was Louisiana Republicans -- including Gov. Bobhy Jindal and Congressman Joseph Cao -- who have been the most aggressive advocates for the measure that's now put Landrieu in hot water.

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http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/11/24/807650/-Hypocrisy:-*GOP*-pushed-for-Louisiana-funds-in-Sen-health-bill

I mean with all the "extras"?

Never underestimate the value of pork...

LOL - LOL - I am sure you did not want to see "Re-elect David Vitter" on your page:rofl:

Sad to say - this money will help Bobby more than anyone!!