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sinkingfeeling Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-08-09 10:59 AM
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Oh noes! Say it isn't so Bill!
Edited on Thu Oct-08-09 11:00 AM by sinkingfeeling
http://www.arkdems.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=362:2009-10-07-20-45-40&catid=42:democratic-leaders&Itemid=54

Ross Re-Election Campaign Kick-Off Fundraiser

On October 17, there will be a District-Wide Re-Election Campaign Kick-Off Reception honoring U.S. Congressman Mike Ross in Hot Springs. President Bill Clinton will be the special guest. The event will be held at the Hot Springs Convention Center. For more information or to RSVP please contact (870) 887-8194 or e-mail DustinSmith@MikeRoss.com
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Ichingcarpenter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-08-09 11:03 AM
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1. Bill supporting Blue Dog anti health care Candidates
What a surprise!

Not.


WASHINGTON — A leader of a pivotal group of moderate House Democrats says he can no longer support a new public insurance plan in a health overhaul bill.

Rep. Mike Ross of Arkansas made the announcement Tuesday as members of Congress returned from Washington after their August recess.
It could be a sign of big trouble ahead for President Barack Obama and Democratic leaders trying to push health legislation through Congress. Most House liberals say they won't support a bill without a public plan.
In July, Ross took the lead in negotiating changes to House Democrats' health overhaul bill to make it more palatable to moderates. He voted for it in committee with a public plan.

But Ross said that after hearing from constituents over the recess he could not support a bill with a public plan.




Read more at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/09/08/blue-dog-democrat-comes-o_n_279418.html
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Autumn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-08-09 11:35 AM
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2. So is anyone running against
this Ross? I looked on his website and didn't find anything.:shrug:
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OHdem10 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-08-09 11:40 AM
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3. Conservative Democrats and Pro Business Democrats look out
for each other.
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Ichingcarpenter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-08-09 01:25 PM
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4. DU is silent on Bill's action...... this guy lead the Blue dogs on non Health reform


I need a cigar.
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