Posted on 12/21/2010 11:33:34 AM PST by fight_truth_decay
This is an interesting turn of events for a president once heralded as the most media savvy commander-in-chief in history.
Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said today at the press hearing that the White House welcomes Stewart's help in convincing Republicans to pass the First Responders bill.
"If there's the ability for that to sort of break through in our political environment, there's a good chance that he can help do that,” Gibbs said in his briefing. “I think he has put the awareness around this legislation. He's put that awareness into what you guys cover each day, and I think that's good. I hope he can convince two Republicans to support taking care of those that took care of so many on that awful day in our history."
(Excerpt) Read more at businessinsider.com ...
Yes, the meme is that if the Republicans vote no on this, they won’t ever be able to bring up 9-11 again...
“(b) I don’t see how cleaning up a demolished building site would make one chronically ill.”
This part is very real.
The very fine concreate (and other) dust particals can cause severe bronchial & lung problems.
Just not $7 Billion worth.....
Any appropriation of funds to them would be a criminal violation of our laws.
If obama wants to give them money he can donate out of his own private fortunes and keep his filthy hands out of our pockets.
The first responders have become greedy rats.
Yeah. It is very cynical and dishonest of the Dems.
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