Friday, November 18, 2005

America, It's Feast or Famine on Spending Bills

FEAST: & This truly falls into the OMFG category: Legislation to fund many of the nation's health, education & social programs went down to a startling defeat in the House, led by Dems who said cuts in the bill hurt some of America's neediest people. Dems, unanimous in opposing the legislation, said it included the 1st cut in education funding in a decade and slashed spending for several health care programs. "It betrays our nation's values and its future," said House Dem Whip Steny Hoyer. "It is neither compassionate, conservative nor wise." 22 Repubs joined the Dems to defeat the bill by a 224-209 vote against the $142.5 billion spending bill. FAMINE: & This falls into heartless GOP business as usual category: The House narrowly approved a broad 5yr budget plan that squeezes programs for the poor, for college students and for farmers. The plan, which would save the govt just under $50 billion, passed 217 to 215, w/14 Repubs joining all Dems in opposition. Ya have to ask yourself this: What fucking religion prides themselves on giving to the Rich by taking away from the Poor? Oh yeah: As far as the $452 million on 2 Alaskan "bridges to nowhere," the House & Senate decided Weds night to drop the bridges but let AK keep the money. Damn! I wanted to see Ted Stephens froth at the mouth again in another crybaby tirade.
Posted by Tina :: 12:18 AM :: 4 Comments:

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