Really? Do you have any data to back up that claim? Perhaps references to the legislation you are referring to? Just like the bill under discussion here, did the others have undesirable attachments to them?
Deuce,
Sure they could. But is there any indication that the same type of amendments won't be attached once it reaches the Senate? The problem with a bill like this is that it is desirable, it would be publicly supported and thus, both sides are going to try to attach as much of their agendas to it as possible. It is just too good of a bill for them not to try to take advantage of it. While it is being blamed on the Republicans, do you really think it was a Republican that threw in the S.3457
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide for a 100% continuous levy upon the property and rights of Medicare (title XVIII of the Social Security Act) providers and suppliers neglecting or refusing to pay taxes.
Repeals provisions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 providing for a program for the research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of technologies for ultra-deepwater and unconventional natural gas and other petroleum resource exploration and production.
Permits the Secretary of State to deny, revoke, or limit a passport to any individual upon receiving certification from the Secretary of the Treasury that such individual has a delinquent tax debt in an amount in excess of $50,000.
section of the amendments? If House doesn't, from either party, it is because they know it will be used as a rider for other things and stands no chance of getting through on it's own without riders attached.