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To: Parmenio

Notice the difference in reporting:

When it was clinton, CNN says “House Republicans fail”. When its dems and Bush its simply” The House of Representatives failed.

House Republicans fail to override Clinton estate tax veto

September 7, 2000

WASHINGTON (CNN) — President Clinton on Thursday praised congressional Democrats who helped sustain his veto of a GOP-backed measure to repeal estate taxes as prospects for a compromise on the election-year legislation appeared unlikely.

Clinton vetoed the measure last week, calling it an irresponsible break for the rich at the expense of other taxpayers. Thursday’s 274-157 margin fell 14 votes short of the two-thirds majority needed to override a presidential veto. Only one Republican opposed the bill, while 53 Democrats joined 220 Republicans in their override attempt.


16 posted on 05/02/2007 11:58:31 AM PDT by icwhatudo (The rino borg...is resistance futile?)
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To: icwhatudo
The Democrats and the MSM wish they could override the Constitution when it suits them. The very structure of American government makes ill-tempered actions impossible.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

18 posted on 05/02/2007 12:01:01 PM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: icwhatudo
Ah...but wait....

Here's an article that actually says 'Democrat controlled House failed'
60 posted on 05/02/2007 12:29:47 PM PDT by Lucky9teen (Those that fail to learn from history, are doomed to repeat it.)
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