Blue Dog democrats cave on health care, just as expected

Again, there is no such thing as a “conservative democrat”. They proved this over the last 2 years of the Bush admin, proved this during the porkulus bill, and the 9000 ear mark bill. Today, they prove yet again what a bunch of spineless cowards they are caving on ObamaCARE. After days of intensive negotiations, a group of key moderate Democrats on Wednesday announced that they reached a health care reform deal with the White House and congressional leaders. More from Fox News:

The compromise would cut the cost of the $1 trillion-plus package by $100 billion, according to one member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition. The deal would also ensure that the proposed government-run insurance program would not be forced on anyone.

“We have reached an agreement that will allow health care reform to move forward,” said Rep. Mike Ross, D-Ark.

Seven Blue Dogs had held up passage of the bill in the House Energy and Commerce Committee over concerns about cost and the speed at which Democrats were advancing the legislation. The committee is the only House panel that hasn’t voted on the bill.

Ross said four of those seven agreed to the compromise Wednesday. But that gives Chairman Henry Waxman, D-Calif., enough votes for passage.

Many of the original groups behind TaxDayTeaParty.com are joining together for the Nationwide Recess Rally. This is a collaborative effort to make it known that we will not stand for socialized, government controlled healthcare.

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July 29, 2009 · Filed Under Democrats, ObamaCARE, Porkulus


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