Posted by reteaparty Health Wednesday, February 16th, 2011
By Julian Pecquet, The Hill Republicans should refuse to “reward collaborators” by not helping industry groups that supported the healthcare law unless they support its full repeal, the conservative FreedomWorks organization told House leaders in a confidential memo sent Monday. “Don’t reward collaborators,” the memo states. The memo suggests repeal is within reach, and advises [...]
House seen blocking healthcare funds
Posted by reteaparty Health Wednesday, February 9th, 2011
By Reuters The U.S. House of Representatives is likely to vote to block funding for President Barack Obama’s signature healthcare overhaul when it takes up a budget plan next week, House Republican Leader Eric Cantor said on Tuesday. “I expect to see one way or other the product coming out of the House to speak [...]
Posted by reteaparty Headlines, Liberty Saturday, February 5th, 2011
By Felicia Sonmez, The Washington Post The House is poised to vote next week on legislation renewing key provisions of the counterterrorism surveillance law known as the Patriot Act that are set to expire this month. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor’s (R-Va.) office announced Friday that the House will consider a bill sponsored by Rep. [...]