'Now, let's see here. "The House Democrats stand ready to pass a clean government funding bill . . . and the House Republicans must end their, must end their," oh, what must they end?'
"Their rampant rascality!"
Posted on 09/30/2013 2:49:57 PM PDT by Tailgunner Joe
DETROIT, MI -- Members of Congress from Metro Detroit reacted strongly to weekend developments in the budget battle that threatens a Tuesday government shutdown, with U.S. Rep. John Dingell (D-Dearborn) using the harshest words.
“This once-deliberative body has been taken over by knaves and know-nothings, content with putting partisan politics ahead of the American people," Dingell said in a statement.
The Republican-controlled House approved legislation early Sunday that would fund the government through Dec. 15 while delaying Obamacare for one year.
Senate Democrats rejected the proposal before the House even voted and the president has threatened a veto.
Without passage of a regular appropriations bill, government agencies could shut down on Oct. 1. The House also unanimously passed a measure that would ensure U.S. troops would continue to be paid in the event of a shutdown.
“House Democrats stand ready to pass a clean government funding bill... House Republicans must end their rampant rascality and put their party on a path to at least appearing is if they know what they’re doing," said Dingell. "This embarrassment must end, and we must do the job the American people have rightfully demanded we do.”
U.S. Rep. Candice Miller (R-Harrison Twp.) said the House is looking to protect the nation from "job-killing" measures in Obamacare.
"I was proud to vote in favor of a CR (Continuing Resolution) which once again fully funds the federal government, repeals the job killing medical device tax created by ObamaCare, and delays the implementation of ObamaCare for one year," Miller said in a statement. "The U.S. House has once again acted in a bipartisan manner and responded to the calls of the American people to keep the government open and protect them from the ObamaCare train wreck."
There have been 17 government funding gaps and shutdowns since 1976, according to the Associated Press. The gaps ranged from one to 21 days.
The last major shutdown occurred in late 1995 and early 1996, when the economy was relatively strong.
"Shutting down the government is wrong for Michigan, but instead of working toward a practical solution, the vote today plays politics with our servicemen and women and our middle class," said U.S. Rep. Gary Peters in his statement on the developments.
He said a shutdown could cause delays in Social Security checks, veterans’ benefits claims, passport and visa applications and small business and home mortgage lending processes.
“I have voted to fix the health care law and will continue to work to improve health care so it works for Michigan families and small businesses, but I cannot join this irresponsible attempt to shut down the government," Peters said.
U.S. Rep. Kerry Bentivolio, (R-Milford) supported delaying the Affordable Care Act as a condition of passing a continuing resolution, calling House Republicans "the last line of defense against the wayward liberals in the Senate and White House."
I’m TOTALLY down wid dat.....
Peters 14th district has been in republican hands for exactly 1 term since it’s creation in 1933 when it was held by Harold F. Youngblood from 47 to 49.
No mo’ Obamaphones?
And we can't forget the retired "Cheeks" Kilpatrick mother of "Kawame"...
'Now, let's see here. "The House Democrats stand ready to pass a clean government funding bill . . . and the House Republicans must end their, must end their," oh, what must they end?'
"Their rampant rascality!"
I guess Peters could be considered metro Detroit.
The fact that he’s trying to play moderate on Obamacare going into a senate election tells me that he’s vulnerable.
Wascals are wunning wampant!
Dingell standing proudly with the 17% of the American public that wants to enslave the rest of us!
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