“This is Citizens United Calling”
by David Safier I just received a robocall from Citizens United. Basic message: Giffords and Pelosi are evil peas in an evil pod, so call them and tell them so. Oh yeah, the main point is, Health Care. I immediately called Giffords' office to voice my support for her stands on health care. I suggest … Read more
Quick legislative update – March 16
Posted by Craig McDermott …According to one source, Senate Democratic leader Jorge Luis Garcia, it doesn't look as if the Rs have the votes to pass special session SCR1001, a ballot referral to end the First Things First early childhood healthcare and education mandated by the voters. The situation is fluid, so it may change … Read more
John McCain calls on his secret weapon the Quitta from Wasilla
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Last week Politico reported that Sen. John McCain was voted the biggest disappointment by Tea Party conservatives. A POLITICO survey: The tea party's least favorite Republicans: [A] POLITICO survey found tea party activists unhappy with many of the biggest names in the Republican Party. And that could complicate GOP plans to harness … Read more
Pima County Supervisors appoint Ted Vogt to LD 30 House seat
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Friend of Blog for Arizona Carolyn Classen at the Tucson Citizen reports on this morning's meeting of the Pima County Board of Supervisors. Supervisors appoint Vogt to LD 30 State House seat – Carolyn's Community: * * * Supervisor Carroll (whose district 4 includes LD 30) made the nomination this morning, saying … Read more
For J.D. Hayworth empirical facts do not matter, only opinion
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Those of you familiar with former Rep. J.D. Hayworth know that a day without Hayworth saying something offensive or stupid is like a day without — well, that never happens. The man is a gaffe machine. We cannot possibly hope to keep up with everything uttered by J.D. Hayworth in his Senate … Read more
House may use “self executing rule” to pass health care reform in a single vote
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Politico reported last week that House leadership may use the House Rules Committee to draft a "self executing rule" to pass the reconciliation bill currently under negotiation with the Senate health care reform bill attached (deemed approved) as a means to cast a single vote on the package and avoid the GOP … Read more
The Complexities Behind Immigration Reform
By Karl Reiner The controversial immigration issue is on its way to be taken up in Congress again. A diverse coalition of interest groups is pressing for action on comprehensive immigration reform. The Speaker of the House believes it could be included on the agenda sometime in 2010. Although most parties agree the current system … Read more
