[SlowBoat407]

I just spoke to Thelma Drake’s office (r-VA). They told me they have not even received a draft yet, and the version CNN has put out may or may not be old. The brackets indicate items that are under discussion, and Thelma’s office was assured that the HTF language was being removed.

They were as surprised as we were.

Note: I did not speak to Thelma directly, but her office seems to be on top of it.

[DRey]

"They told me they have not even received a draft yet, and the version CNN has put out may or may not be old."

This is almost verbatim what I was told from Congressman Neugebauer's office. Sounds like talking points to me. She said he was "leaning no," but no decision yet. I cannot see how they could change from a "leaning no" to a yes with the bill that has been early posted.