Harry Reid’s Shell Game
Harry Reid’s Shell Game
Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s health care bill wasn’t exactly popular in the House, but sources say it’s even more disliked in the Senate. So much so that Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has scrapped the idea of using PelosiCare as the shell for his legislation. Instead of making H.R. 3962 his vehicle for debate, the Majority Leader will try to put some distance between his version of reform and Pelosi’s. Under the U.S. Constitution, tax and revenue-raising bills (like health care legislation) have to originate in the House. Fortunately for Sen. Reid, it doesn’t specify which tax bill. To comply, the Majority Leader can take up a House-passed bill–any bill as long as it’s a tax bill–gut the text and insert his own. Of course, that implies that Sen. Reid actually has health care language, which, as of this morning, he didn’t. His plan is still being hatched in the leadership’s top secret meetings.
In the meantime, a cluster of Democrats are making their intentions known on the bill’s abortion ban. One of them is President Obama. The same man who said, "No one is pro-abortion," is proving to be the most rabid supporter of it in White House history. According to his staff, the President is so violently anti-life that he may be willing to kill his biggest domestic policy goal if it doesn’t force Americans to pay for the slaughter of innocent unborn children. If that’s not "pro-abortion," then what is? David Axelrod, the President’s senior advisor, broke the news that the White House wants to break with more than 30 years of tradition and introduce taxpayer-funded abortion in health care. To do it, they’ll have to strip the Stupak amendment which passed in the House with overwhelming support from both parties.
Today, Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.), the amendment’s author, told FoxNews that the White House had better brace for a fight. "They’re not going to take it out," Stupak said, "If they do, health care will not move forward"–a prediction that Sens. Ben Nelson (D-Neb.) and Kent Conrad (D-N.D.) are prepared to back up. "We won fair and square… That’s why Mr. Axelrod’s not a legislator. He doesn’t really know what he’s talking about… The majority has spoken. Most people agree–do not use public funds for abortion," Stupak said. "You’re not going to summarily start dismissing amendments which the majority of the House of Representatives wanted because some person, David Axelrod or [whoever], doesn’t like it."
This Chai Suits Obama to a ‘Tea’
President Obama has done his fair share of damage to the family, but it’s the leaders that America didn’t elect who are doing more. In the past nine months, the White House has systematically put radicals in power who are changing the face of our nation. The administration’s latest plant is Chai Feldblum, who the President nominated to take the reins of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). For those of you who don’t know, the EEOC acts as a referee on disputes about workplace discrimination. As a lesbian, Feldblum has been blunt about her agenda when these incidents involve homosexuals. She’s talked extensively about revolutionizing social norms, which, by her definition, means that religious liberties take a backseat to "gay rights."
Not surprisingly, Feldblum has a long record of homosexual advocacy, including her work as the primary author of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). When asked about the rights of Christians hiring employees of their choosing, she replied, "Gays win; Christians lose." Her Senate hearing is set for this Thursday, and we encourage you to contact your Senators and voice your concerns. Before you do, we strongly recommend that you read our latest Change Watch with three pages of Feldblum’s outrageous statements on social issues.
Beverly Hills Meets Capitol Hill
In the world where politics and Hollywood collide, Mark Rodgers is a veteran. As Principal of The Clapham Group and Managing Director of Wedgewood Circle, Mark and his team try to influence the culture by promoting what’s true and beautiful in public policy and pop culture. Over the past few years, The Clapham Group has counted projects like Amazing Grace, Bella, The ONE Campaign, and celebrities like the Jonas Brothers among its clients.
On Thursday at noon, we invite you to join us for Mark’s lecture, "Culture Upstream of Politics: Why Art and Entertainment Are Essential to Communicating Truth." During his time in Washington, Mark has worked in high profile offices on Capitol Hill, serving as the third-ranking GOP leadership staffer and chief of staff to former Senator Rick Santorum. To hear how that experience shaped his current role in the entertainment industry, join us at FRC headquarters (801 G Street, NW) or sign up to stream the live video feed. Either way, please RSVP by visiting www.frc.org. A complimentary lunch will be served.
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17 Nov 09 at 8:37 pm