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Well, those who go above and beyond for this country should have the favor returned to them. I strongly believe in using federal powers to provide for those who make this nation great, but I understand the argument of the fiscal conservative. I think that's what upset Weiner and that's what upsets me about this bill being voted down -- it SHOULD have been a debate about whether or not the bill was fiscally viable and whether or not the good would outweigh potential abuses. Instead, Republicans overwhelmingly backed the bill until Democrats blocked them from pushing through partisan amendments. It was extremely childish for them to suddenly turn their backs on a bill they had supported all along.
I'm not from New York and I'm not sure whether Weiner was upset about their behavior or the fact that the bill was going to be voted down... probably a mix of both. I respect fiscal conservatives but I would urge them to recognize the fact that when Republican congressmen do something they agree with, it's merely coincidental.
Again...PLEASE tell me how spending 7+ billion dollars creating panels and commissions is supposed provide care to those first responders.
I KNOW that 7 billion MORE in debt for beauracracy is just a drop in the bucket when compared to our 14 TRILLION dollar debt...but maybe...JUST maybe...if you are creating legislation with the sole intent to provide health care (apparently above and beyond what they are already getting) then the legislation should reflect that and IF that be the case...then shame on republicans for not supporting it. Until then...shame on ANYONE for blindly following idiotic ideological arguments.