[Steve0113]

But what if the Senate passes the one with the Vitter amendment?

I think they won't. Obama has already made it clear he won't sign anything but a "clean" bill. This amendment, while not what we need, puts the Democrats in an indefensible position.

On second thought, it's too soon for this. Shut down the government for a few weeks, then offer this.

[sickoflibs]

RE :”This amendment, while not what we need, puts the Democrats in an indefensible position.”

You got it. And the GOP house was visibly working to night while Reid and Obama are on vacation,

I been suggesting this for weeks. Imagine Reid having to get Senate votes for this, or explaining why he is shutting down government to protect this.

Remember, a shutdown still funds congresses and their staffs Obama-care bribe.
Lets see who in congress stands up to protect their special perk that we don't get.

Fight Reid, fight Obama!

[USNBandit]

The GOP needs to remind the democrats that cutting Congress out of FEHB was the "law of the land" until Obama changed it unilaterally.

That does leave me wondering if the federal government will pay a fine to itself for not insuring congressional employees.