I have something special for you to see today. Look closely!
In the House, courtesy of the Office of the Majority Leader:
FRIDAY, JANUARY 7TH
On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business.
Last votes expected: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
One Minute Speeches (5 per side)
H.Res. __ - A resolution providing for consideration of the Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act (Special Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. David Dreier / Rules Committee)
Special Order Speeches
Now...
In the House, courtesy of the Office of the Democratic Whip:
On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. There will be five "One Minutes" per side. Last votes are expected at approximately 12:00 p.m.
H.Res. __ - A resolution providing for consideration of the Patient’s Rights Repeal Act (Special Rule) (Rep. Dreier - Rules)
Eh? What do you think?
It might not have quite the same ring as my suggestion of the Baby-Killing Pre-Existing Condition Restoration Act, but it'll do. I like this show of aggression! Go Steny!
Not much happening today other than paving the way to death and misery for millions, while the Members who put the screws to you can get all the primary care they need, plus access to specialists and physical therapy, right in the Capitol building, all for a flat fee of $503 per year (and stick the Navy for the rest) at the Office of the Attending Physician.
If you just want to keep OAP on their toes, you could go hear Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke testify before the Senate Budget Committee and give yourself a heart attack. That is, if you don't have a stroke first, from looking at the Democratic Budget Committee web site -- a Congress Online "Golden Mouse" Award Winner, I'll have you know.
From 2002.
I'm not kidding. And from the looks of it, they're sticking with what works, by God!
You can't accuse them of being spendthrifts. That's for sure.
But at least they already have health care coverage, unlike this poor sap: