[TomGuy]

Everyone agrees, it [prescription drug bill] was a Democrat demand acceded to by Republicans.

I am not sure what you mean by that.

The House Republicans barred the Democrats from participation in the writing of the bill. Representatives from the drug and insurance companies WERE invited to help write the bill.

The evening/early morning it was being voted on, Hastert called for a 15-minute vote. He didn't get enough to pass. The vote stayed open -- continued to be open -- arm twisting in the back rooms -- still open -- for about 3 hours, until Hastert finally got the final 4 Republicans to sign on to the bill -- giving it just enough for passage around 4 a.m.

[widdle_wabbit]

I said; “Everyone agrees, it [prescription drug bill] was a Democrat demand acceded to by Republicans”.

And you responded, “I am not sure what you mean by that”.

My recollection is; The demand for prescription drug coverage was from the Democrats. I’ll look into it, go back and find some history.