Saturday Night House Ram Down
November 9, 2009 by Nichole Hungerford
Filed under Commentary
Open up and say,“Ah!” Or we’ll do it for you.
While many of their constituents were undoubtedly asleep, late into the night in a rare Saturday session, the House narrowly passed the healthcare bill by a vote of 220-215. One Republican, Ahn Cao, contributed to the yeas. Two others came from the Democratic seats picked [...]
Healthcare Bill Passes House
November 8, 2009 by Julianne Thompson
Filed under Profiles in Conservatism
In what has been called the most polarizing and controversial legislation in the history of the United States, the House of Representatives passed the Omnibus Healthcare Bill by a vote of 220-215 on Saturday evening, November 7, 2009. The Bill included an amendment denying federal funds for abortion.
Despite Town Hall meetings, national Tea Parties, and [...]