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To: Sultan who wrote (134135)	3/22/2010 1:31:42 AM
From: Wharf Rat	Respond to of 541934

Yup. At the very worst, if the Senate hangs things up, the bill stands as originally passed by them. If the R's vote against the changes, they actually screw themselves because they will be voting against cutting out stuff like the Cornhuskers they pretend to hate. I think the overall costs will be higher if they block it. Doesn't much square with rhetoric of fiscal responsibility. Check mate.

To: Sultan who wrote (134135)	3/22/2010 7:59:03 AM
From: Dale Baker	Respond to of 541934

Once Obama signs the bill into law, only a court finding could invalidate it. Otherwise it would take a whole new bill to repeal it; the Republicans couldn't pass one now, and couldn't get one past a filibuster even if they regained control of both houses this fall. And assuming they did somehow, Obama would veto the repeal bill and the Reps would need 67 votes to overcome that. Ain't gonna happen. And the odds of the Supreme Court doing it in are very slim and none. The only glitch that could happen now with the budget reconciliation bill (which fixes things the House didn't like) is if the Senate Reps convince the Senate parliamentarian that some parts of the bill can't be considered under the expedited 51-votes only process. They will also offer zillions of amendments to slow the bill down this week. I understand that if they keep up that too long, Biden can step in as the presiding officer of the Senate and cut them off. Reid is supposed to have 52 firm votes for the reconciliation bill. Barring any surprises, it should be passed by the end of the week when Congress goes on spring break.