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Hoyer: Not at 216 yet
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Posted on 03/21/2010 7:05:17 AM PDT by Sub-Driver
Hoyer: Not at 216 yet
Countering some of the "we've got it" optimism of several colleagues, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer seems to be saying that Democrats do not yet have the 216 votes they need to pass health care reform.
"Were going to get those 216 votes because we believe that they understand that Americans want health care reform by an overwhelming majority," Hoyer said on NBC's "Meet the Press."
When host David Gregory asked Hoyer if he has the votes now, the Maryland Democrat said: "I think were going to have 216 when the roll is called, yes."
Gregory: "But not yet? You're not nailed down, a few behind?"
Hoyer: "There are still members looking at it, trying to make up their minds, we think 216 plus votes when we call the roll.
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To: Bean Counter
If they call for a vote, they have the numbers. We have a bunch of lawyers running Congress. A good lawyer doesn’t ask a question he doesn’t know the answer to already....
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posted on
03/21/2010 7:28:20 AM PDT
by
Fu-fu2
To: KarlInOhio
“...I don’t think the Senate will pick this back up.
If this passes today they will have what they want
and have no need to get back into the mudpit...”
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Exactly.
If the senate passes a bill (which they did);
and the house approves that bill (which they are proposing to do);
then what is the motivation for the senate to consider making changes?
They will already have what they want.
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posted on
03/21/2010 7:28:32 AM PDT
by
Repeal The 17th
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To: DontTreadOnMe2009
Trying to socialize all of American medicine........ by ONE VOTE !!!!!!!!!!!
There, FIXED!
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posted on
03/21/2010 7:28:50 AM PDT
by
unixfox
(The 13th Amendment Abolished Slavery, The 16th Amendment Reinstated It !)
To: penelopesire
Can all this stuff be called VOTE or DEALS ?
Is USA ruled by ZERObama still a democracy?
Wake up free people! The fight is only going on
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posted on
03/21/2010 7:29:56 AM PDT
by
Ulysse
(a)
To: Sub-Driver
Wasserman on FNS also did not commit to 216 at this point.
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posted on
03/21/2010 7:30:46 AM PDT
by
dirtboy
To: Evil Slayer
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posted on
03/21/2010 7:30:50 AM PDT
by
edpc
(Those Lefties just ain't right)
To: mmichaels1970
Foxnews has been saying that for days!
47
posted on
03/21/2010 7:31:24 AM PDT
by
Red in Blue PA
(Thinking of using 911 for protection? Google "Brittany Zimmerman")
To: Frantzie
Come to think of it (after my 4th cup of coffee finally has me awake), let's say that Stupak agrees to vote in favor in exchange for a Presidential Veto of Federally Funded Abortions. What will happen to the 40 or so Democrats who are claiming they are voting for this bill because of that provision??
oh the irony, that we the people could end up victorious because of the Pro-Abortion crowd.
To: Sub-Driver
What amazes me is that getting re-elected should be the LEAST of their concerns if those bass turds pull this crap.
To: Sub-Driver
House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson says Democrats have clinched the 216 votes they need to pass President Barack Obamas health-reform plan. We have the votes now as we speak, Larson told ABCs This Week. President Roosevelt passed Social Security. Lyndon Johnson passed Medicare. Today, Barack Obama will pass health-care reform. Pressed if some Democrats may lose their seats for supporting health reform, Larson said: Yes. Its quite possible. Leaders expect the vote between 6 p.m. and midnight.
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posted on
03/21/2010 7:32:23 AM PDT
by
narses
("lex orandi, lex credendi, lex vivendi")
To: Sub-Driver
When this bill goes through, all of you military retiree’s out their are going to lose your Tricare. Did you really believe the lie you were told when you enlisted that you would have healthcare the rest of your life. I did!
I am so angry that I could bite nails in two.
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posted on
03/21/2010 7:32:56 AM PDT
by
Piquaboy
(Military veteran of 22 years in Navy, Air Force, and Army.)
To: bayliving
Would a class action law suit against the government work?
I don't think you can sue the government, but we still have the 2nd amendment.
To: Sub-Driver; All
Were going to get those 216 votes because we believe that they understand that Americans want health care reform by an overwhelming majority, Hoyer said on NBCs Meet the Press.
Hey Steny, when was the last time you were outside of DC?
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posted on
03/21/2010 7:33:08 AM PDT
by
Red in Blue PA
(Thinking of using 911 for protection? Google "Brittany Zimmerman")
To: pburgh01
I know..I was just passing on the info...I do not believe her as far as I can throw her. Her words are really meaningless.
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posted on
03/21/2010 7:34:05 AM PDT
by
halo66
To: Ulysse
Not to mention, is any of it constitutional. It’s not.
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posted on
03/21/2010 7:34:23 AM PDT
by
penelopesire
("The only CHANGE you will get with the Democrats is the CHANGE left in your pocket")
To: KansasGirl
After yesterday I think they should know that people really, really don’t want this. Regardless of how this turns out, many thanks to the good Patriots who made it to D.C. yesterday.
To: Repeal The 17th
So CODE RED is saying only 7 undecideds with the count,now, at 212 to 212 means we have to get 4 of the 7 to win. That is going to be a challenge but don’t give up. Keep praying.
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posted on
03/21/2010 7:34:26 AM PDT
by
Evil Slayer
(Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war)
To: Rational Thought
The head Rat babe has agreed to the EO.
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posted on
03/21/2010 7:34:44 AM PDT
by
Miss Didi
("After all...tomorrow is another day." Scarlett O'Hara, Gone with the Wind)
To: crosshairs; All
but we still have the 2nd amendment.
Politicians can sh&^ on the Constitution all they want, but if someone steps up o defend it with a firearm, they will be labeled a terroist and their life ruined (if they aren't killed).
The cards are stacked. AMerica was a great idea while it lasted.
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posted on
03/21/2010 7:34:54 AM PDT
by
Red in Blue PA
(Thinking of using 911 for protection? Google "Brittany Zimmerman")
To: Evil Slayer
This is a great one: http://www.bartleby.com/108/02/20.html#S34 Here's a small one:
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posted on
03/21/2010 7:36:00 AM PDT
by
combat_boots
(The Lion of Judah cometh. Hallelujah. Gloria Patri, Filio et Spirito Sancto.)
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