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Add another nail to the GOP coffin. Oy vey.... :roll:
Those patriotic Republicans have been more than happy to use 9/11 victims and first responders as political props for years, but when it comes down to actually doing something for them, the GOP strategy of obstructing the Democrats' agenda is more important.
Thursday night, the House brought up, under suspension of the rules, the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, a bill that would have provided up to $7.4 billion in aid to the survivors of 9/11, including all the first responders who breathed in all manner of toxins in the aftermath of the attacks. Under this procedure, a two-thirds vote is required. All but twelve Republicans, joined by four blue dog Democrats, voted against the "procedure" denying a two-thirds vote for this bill. <snip>
House Republicans block aid to 9/11 victims and first responders - Blog For Arizona
Look again the media is distorting what is going on here. The Democrats are not allowing the GOP to offer amendments to the bill and it really has nothing to do with healthcare for those affected by 9/11. How many billions of dollars went to the victims of 9/11?
This is nothing more than a political game being played again by Democrats to try and lessen the blow of a November loss. Why did this bill require 2/3rds support rather than the normal simple majority per House rules? this is all politics just like the unemployment insurance extension was. Read the entire article and not just the headlines. find out what the other side is saying. This just goes to show there is no compromise with a liberal.