Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Zachary Roth at talkingpointsmemo.com debunks the latest wingnut lie about health care reform Your Bank Account Is Safe: Running Down The Latest Winger Health-Care Lie: Another day, another metastasizing lie about health-care reform that needs debunking. * * * The hot new conservative health-care lie is that the bill will give the … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I received a request from a reader about the bill that Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-GA) sponsored to allow Medicare reimbursements to doctors for end of life consultation. It turns out he originally sponsored this bill when he was a member of the House, and it was not controversial. Think Progress » Sen. … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Ed Schultz dedicated this "Psycho Talk" segment to Sen. John McCain on Monday. "John McCain flat out lied on this bill." Arizonans know McCain is a liar, Ed. Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy In an earlier "Psycho Talk" segment, Ed exposed Senator Obstruction, Jon Kyl, … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I have previously written here about the Grover Norquist "no tax" pledge that "[Lawmakers] have violated their oath of office by pledging their undying allegiance and loyalty to a corrupt K Street lobbyist, which for them takes precedence over their oath of office, and any accountability to the constituents who elected them. … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Senate Appropriations Committee passed the "Sham-Wow!" budget deal on a 6-3 vote Monday, setting up a crucial vote on Tuesday. The Arizona Guardian headline today says "Do or die time for Senate budget today and its not looking good" (subscription required). "The Senate's chances for smooth passage of a budget including … Read more