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Republicans show rare display of unity after Obamacare vote
Daily Caller ^ | 9/20/13 | Alex Pappas

Posted on 09/21/2013 6:09:25 AM PDT by SoFloFreeper

Paul Ryan, the wonky Wisconsin GOP congressman, was standing next to Michelle Bachmann, the folksy Minnesota Republican.

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As Boehner and the rest of the House leadership entered the room after Friday’s vote, the Republican members of Congress in attendance let out a hurrah of support.

“Our message to the United States Senate is real simple: the American people don’t want the government shut down,” Boehner said. “And they don’t want Obamacare.”

Added Boehner, as the conference roared in applause: “The House has listened to the American people. Now it’s time for the United States Senate listen to them as well.”

(Excerpt) Read more at dailycaller.com ...


TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: boehner; budget; deathcare; taxes
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To: SoFloFreeper
Article is a week old. The Senate failed the test and dropped it back in the laps of the House.
21 posted on 09/27/2013 1:30:15 PM PDT by Major Matt Mason ("Journalism is dead. All news is suspect." - Noamie)
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