[LANMaster]

Great .... what's after that?

Will you extend it again, and again, and again, and again?

Where is the incentive to work, when the government will provide infinitum?

I expect an answer.

[poochee]

Originally Posted by LANMaster

Great .... what's after that?

Will you extend it again, and again, and again, and again?

Where is the incentive to work, when the government will provide infinitum?

I expect an answer.

Try here: http://www.senate.gov/general/search...ter=0&x=12&y=1

[wacor]

figures there was no response but just a cut and crap to blithering blather by a democrat senator.

[LANMaster]

Originally Posted by poochee

Try here: http://www.senate.gov/general/search...ter=0&x=12&y=1

Every single point found at your link completely proves my point.

[wacor]

Yup Grayson is one classy fellow

Who was it that was defending this twerp a few days ago.

(Oct. 28) -- Words matter in Washington, and certain words are guaranteed to get you noticed -- for better or for worse. It took a while, but Rep. Alay Grays has apologized for the word he used to describe a former lobbyist.

The freshman lawmaker who's quickly gained a reputation for inflammatory statements called Linda Robertson, an adviser to Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke, a "K Street whore." (Washington's K Street is where many lobbying firms are located, and Robertson used to represent Enron.)

I did not intend to use a term that is often, and correctly, seen as disrespectful of women," Grayson explained Tuesday.

What a moron. Has anybody ever used that as an endearing term for somebody.

Maybe we do need hate crimes for people like this

The devil in disguise.

[ekim68]

Dodd Calls for Interim Freeze on Credit Card Fees and Rates

Senator Dodd, the chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, said his bill was necessary because banks were raising rates “to squeeze customers” before the remaining provisions of law took effect in February.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/27/bu..._r=2&th&emc=th

[LANMaster]

[poochee]

Originally Posted by ekim68

Dodd Calls for Interim Freeze on Credit Card Fees and Rates

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/27/bu..._r=2&th&emc=th

[poochee]

Senate likely to extend homebuyers' tax credit
October 28, 2009 8:36 p.m. EDT

STORY HIGHLIGHTS
$8,000 credit for first-time homebuyers was part of stimulus bill
Senate has tentative deal to expand credit, add credit for existing owners
Some current homeowners would get $6,500 credit if they buy a new home

http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/10/...iref=polticker

[ekim68]

Originally Posted by poochee

Senate likely to extend homebuyers' tax credit
October 28, 2009 8:36 p.m. EDT

STORY HIGHLIGHTS
$8,000 credit for first-time homebuyers was part of stimulus bill
Senate has tentative deal to expand credit, add credit for existing owners
Some current homeowners would get $6,500 credit if they buy a new home

http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/10/...iref=polticker

[poochee]

October 29, 2009
Senate leaders reach deal on extending homebuyers' tax credit
Posted: October 29th, 2009 05:19 PM ET

Democratic Sen. Christopher Dodd of Connecticut and Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson of Georgia told a news conference the plan would help the U.S. housing market at a time of decreased home values that have contributed to the economic recession.

Under the agreement announced by Dodd and Isakson, proposed legislation that must pass both chambers of Congress and then be signed by President Barack Obama would extend that $8,000 credit for first-time buyers until the end of next April. In addition, the measure would add a separate $6,500 credit for some current homeowners who buy a new residence by then.

Filed under: Christopher Dodd • Johnny Isakson • Senate

[poochee]

Senate clears bill to avert agency closing
ANDREW TAYLOR | October 29, 2009 06:39 PM EST | AP

WASHINGTON — The Senate Thursday cleared a stopgap spending measure to avoid shutting down most federal agencies at midnight Saturday.

The measure – now ready for President Barack Obama's signature – would give Congress until Dec. 18 to finish seven incomplete spending measures that were supposed to be wrapped up by Sept. 30.

The Senate cleared the bill by a 72-28 vote after a 247-178 House vote earlier Thursday.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-w...ress-spending/

[ekim68]

Why 60 Is the New 50

How many votes does Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid really need to pass health care reform? Is it 50 or 60? It's not simply a question of parliamentary procedure—the answer will in large part shape the legislation. The logic is simple: the more votes Reid needs, the more bargaining he has to do—particularly on the question of the public option. And the more bargaining he has to do, the weaker the legislation is likely to get.

http://www.slate.com/id/2233718/

[poochee]

Originally Posted by ekim68

Why 60 Is the New 50

How many votes does Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid really need to pass health care reform? Is it 50 or 60? It's not simply a question of parliamentary procedure—the answer will in large part shape the legislation. The logic is simple: the more votes Reid needs, the more bargaining he has to do—particularly on the question of the public option. And the more bargaining he has to do, the weaker the legislation is likely to get.

http://www.slate.com/id/2233718/

Get this show on the road Harry!!

[poochee]

Dozens in Congress under ethics inquiry
AN ACCIDENTAL DISCLOSURE
Document was found on file-sharing network.Stupidity!
By Ellen Nakashima and Paul Kane
Washington Post Staff Writer
Staff writers Carol D. Leonnig and Joby Warrick and staff researcher Julie Tate contributed to this report.
Friday, October 30, 2009

House ethics investigators have been scrutinizing the activities of more than 30 lawmakers and several aides in inquiries about issues including defense lobbying and corporate influence peddling, according to a confidential House ethics committee report prepared in July. .As they should!

The report appears to have been inadvelyrtent placed on a publicly accessible computer network, and it was provided to The Washington Post by a source not connected to the congressional investigations. The committee said Thursday night that the document was released by a low-level staffer...Bye, bye staffer.

The ethics committee is one of the most secretive panels in Congress, and its members and staff members sign oaths not to disclose any activities related to its past or present investigations. Watchdog groups have accused the committee of not actively pursuing inquiries; the newly disclosed document indicates the panel is conducting far more investigations than it had revealed.

Shortly after 6 p.m. Thursday, the committee chairman, Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), interrupted a series of House votes to alert lawmakers about the breach. She cautioned that some of the panel's activities are preliminary and not a conclusive sign of inappropriate behavior.

"No inference should be made as to any member," she said.

Excerpts from: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...l?hpid=topnews