Posted on 09/29/2013 2:09:42 PM PDT by Jim Robinson
Late Saturday evening, Oklahoma Congressman Jim Bridenstine, along with the U.S. House of Representatives once again passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) that accomplishes two objectives: fund the federal government and protect Americans from the harmful effects of ObamaCare.
In a press release sent out late Saturday night, Congressman Bridenstine said, “Now the Senate will decide if they are willing to accept the bill as amended in the House or if they are going to shut down the government.
“James Madison explained in Federalist No. 58 that the purpose of Article I of the Constitution is to put the ‘power of the purse’ firmly in the hands of ‘the immediate representatives of the people.’
The American people have communicated clearly that they want the government open and they want to stop ObamaCare. The House heard and responded to the voice of the people.”
Over a week ago the House passed and sent a CR to the Senate.
That CR funded every aspect of the government except ObamaCare.
The Senate stripped out the ObamaCare defunding and sent the bill back to the House. The House has responded with a CR that simply delays implementation of ObamaCare for one year.
Bridenstine continued, “The House has provided a Continuing Resolution to fund the entire government -- twice.
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Keep your positive outlook going into your procedure tomorrow! You will be on many minds hoping for the best good result.
Thank you all very much. Praying for the very best outcome possible tomorrow. God bless you all.
Best wishes, Jim.
Jim, as I said on the other thread, I just found out about this from the link above. I don’t know why I missed it, but I am praying for you fervently this night tomorrow, and throughout the healing process. We love you more than you know. I feel blessed to be one of those who has had the privilege of hugging you in person. I cherish that memory. God protect you and be merciful to you.
Love you,(((((Jim)))))
Nan
Thank you very much, dearest Nan. Much love for you too.
God bless.
Thanks and thinking about you. A little prayer tonite.
TC
Thank you very much, I_be_tc. God bless.
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