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Politics : Liberalism: Do You Agree We've Had Enough of It? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (69293)	7/24/2009 4:54:57 PM
From: TideGlider	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 224729

lol That was a big deal for you? He didn't need your help. He only had to walk in and act decently.

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (69293)	7/25/2009 8:17:37 AM
From: lorne	1 Recommendation Respond to of 224729

obama causing a race thing again? Black Caucus blasts Blue Dogs July 23, 2009 Categories: Health Care politico.com The Congressional Black Caucus is blasting away at Blue Dog Democrats and other fiscal conservatives in their own party for making "spurious" claims about the high cost of the House health reform plan, POLITICO has learned. The issue isn't about race, aides tell me. It's about the CBC, which represents some of the most progressive members in the House, wanting to have a say in final negotiations -- and to prevent party conservatives from dominating. The 42-member caucus, whose support is crucial for the passage of any plan, is worried that intense talks going on between the Dogs, White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel and House leaders will undermine efforts to provide quality coverage to the poor and working class. Late Thursday, the CBC sent identically-worded letters to Pelosi and President Obama arguing against possible cuts to hospital reimbursements, funding for proposed programs dealing with minority health disparities and cash for childrens services, mental health and preventive care. The letter, drafted by CBC Chairwoman Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) also warns Pelosi and Obama against weakening a "public option" plan through the use of a procedural trigger. Some key excerpts: In recent days, some within the Democratic Caucus have raised spurious claims that the cost of reforming health care in America is something our nation cannot afford. If we fail to act now, we do so at the peril of the American people – especially the 46 million who are currently living without health care coverage and those who are not only more likely to suffer from poorer health, but also from the economic consequences of absorbing health care costs that far exceed their budgets. Thus, we must act and we must – per the request of President Obama – act quickly, yet thoughtfully because the quality of life of millions of Americans and the health of our economy hang in the balance. We are very concerned about the current negotiations and feel that it is necessary to restate our strong position on several issues and provisions going forward.

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (69293)	7/25/2009 8:21:24 AM
From: lorne	2 Recommendations Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 224729

Ken...Hi-lited a little portion for you. House healthcare talks break down in anger By Jared Allen, Mike Soraghan and Lauren Burke Posted: 07/24/09 thehill.com House healthcare negotiations dissolved in acrimony on Friday, with Blue Dog Democrats saying they were “lied” to by their Democratic leaders. In advance of a subsequent press conference called by House leadership, Blue Dog liaison Rep. Dennis Cardoza (D-Calif.) said the healthcare bill should be staying in committee. "I expect the committee process to proceed," Cardoza said. The seven Blue Dogs on the Energy and Commerce Committee stormed out of a Friday meeting with their committee chairman, Henry Waxman (D-Calif.), saying Waxman had been negotiating in bad faith over a number of provisions Blue Dogs demanded be changed in the stalled healthcare bill. “I’ve been lied to,” Blue Dog Coalition Co-Chairman Charlie Melancon (D-La.) said on Friday. “We have not had legitimate negotiations. “Mr. Waxman has decided to sever discussions with the Blue Dogs who are trying to make this bill work for America,” Melancon said. Although those Blue Dogs were supposed to be headed back into another meeting of the Energy and Commerce Democrats, their anger was visible. If the two sides cannot reach an agreement, the only hope for passage of the bill in the House will be to go straight to the floor, an option leaders shied away from endorsing but said was an option. But the Blue Dogs issued dire warnings to leaders contemplating that approach. "Waxman simply does not have votes in committee and process should not be bypassed to bring the bill straight to floor,” Rep. Mike Ross (D-Ark.), the lead Blue Dog negotiator, said on Friday. “We are trying to save this bill and trying to save this party.” Melancon said there would be 40-45 “solid no” votes from the 52-strong Blue Dogs, among other problems throughout the caucus. And Melancon said there are more Democrats who will vote against the bill. “If they try to bring it to the floor, I think they’ll find out they have more problems than the Blue Dogs.” A leadership aide said no decisions have been made on how to proceed.

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (69293)	7/25/2009 10:59:38 AM
From: TideGlider	1 Recommendation Respond to of 224729

Judge scolds Reading woman who tried to obstruct 2007 downtown bike race By Mary E. Young Reading Eagle A Reading woman, who disobeyed a police officer's orders not to cross the street during a 2007 downtown bicycle race, was scolded during sentencing in Berks County Court on Tuesday for risking injury to racing cyclists. Judge James M. Bucci sentenced Rena Valentina Mendez, 21, of the 400 block of Robeson Street, to one year of probation and to do 80 hours of community service for failing to obey officer Mark Groff's orders not to cross the street during the June 7, 2007, bicycle race in downtown Reading. She was convicted in an April jury trial of obstructing the administration of law. Mendez cried as she apologized and asked Bucci to consider that she has a young son who needs her time and attention. "I regret everything," she said. Bucci said he would have sentenced her to jail if she had not accepted responsibility and apologized for her actions. "What you did was wrong," he said. "You endangered the lives of the people in the race. You showed tremendous disrespect to police officers." Assistant District Attorney Jay Kurtz asked for a sentence of one month to one year in county prison. Mendez's attorney, Abby L. Rigdon, told Bucci that Mendez has a brother who is a police officer and another brother who is a former federal drug enforcement agent, and as a result does have respect for police. No police or riders were injured, Ridgon said. According to court records: Groff was directing traffic at Ninth and Walnut streets where Mendez wanted to cross with her son, then about 2 years old. Mendez argued with Groff and began to cross. She walked into the path of a cyclist who swerved to avoid her. A crowd began gathering as Mendez cursed at Groff. She yelled that she would pay the ticket because she was in a hurry and had a bad day. A short time later she returned and began cursing at Groff and other officers who arrived to assist. Mendez ignored at least five warnings to stop and go home before officers arrested her. •Contact reporter Mary Young at 610-478-6292 or myoung@readingeagle.com. readingeagle.com