Pelosi: Dems close on health care agreement

Yahoo News ^ | March 10. 2010 | DAVID ESPO and PHILIP ELLIOTT,

[SmartInsight]

Democrats claimed momentum Wednesday in their drive to enact the sweeping health care legislation sought by President Barack Obama, citing near agreement on crucial issues despite persistent Republican efforts to knock them off stride.

Obama himself, rallying support outside Washington for the second time this week, shouted to a crowd in Missouri, "The time for talk is over. It's time to vote."

At the Capitol, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that after days of secretive talks, key Democrats were "pretty close" to accord on additional subsidies to help lower-income families purchase insurance, more aid for states under the Medicaid program for low-income Americans and additional help for seniors who face a coverage gap under current Medicare drug plans.

At the Capitol, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that after days of secretive talks, key Democrats were "pretty close" to accord on additional subsidies to help lower-income families purchase insurance, more aid for states under the Medicaid program for low-income Americans and additional help for seniors who face a coverage gap under current Medicare drug plans.

[imskylark]

I thought she said earlier today that she already had the votes.

[Sun]

Email your reps NOW and call them tomorrow, PLEASE!

[cranked]

Was’nt it earlier today or yesterday that she emphatically stated that she HAD the votes? Someone should replace her lipstick with superglue.

[ExTexasRedhead]

She’s busy threatening them and handing out taxpayer money aka bribes. Do you smell TREASON and TYRANNY? Grounds for impeachment or prison time?

[ButThreeLeftsDo]

BS....

She doesn’t have the votes and she’s desperate.

[freespirited]

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that after days of secretive talks, key Democrats were "pretty close" to accord on additional subsidies to help lower-income families purchase insurance, more aid for states under the Medicaid program for low-income Americans and additional help for seniors who face a coverage gap under current Medicare drug plans.

IOW, their idea of progress is deciding to spend even more of our money.

[Man50D]

I just received the following email from Tea Party Patriots. Below is an excerpt:

Code Red, Red Alert, OPERATION URGENT CARE

Dear Fellow Tea Party Patriots,

National Coordinator Jenny Beth Martin just got off the phone with 2 reliable sources in Washington DC who have told us that the Blue Dog Democrats are caving on health care and will be voting for it. Many Blue Dogs are saying that Speaker Pelosi will have the votes before or by next Thursday and they are saying this very confidently. The important thing to note is that as soon as Speaker Pelosi thinks she has the votes, she will immediately call for the vote on the House Floor. That means it the vote could come as early as tomorrow, or it could be later.

[Secret Agent Man]

And by certain biblical accounts, Pelosi is ‘pretty young’...

[Gator113]

The disgusting bitch is going to get the votes she needs.

[FlingWingFlyer]

The ho has been telling us for a week that she “has the votes!” Which one is it? “Has the votes” or “close”? Geeesh. Commie piggies are so stupid. They lie and then forget what they said when they lied.

[Old Texan]

Let them pass this POS. I don’t know about ya’ll, but I ain’t playing their little game.
just like the fising BS game they are trying.
I WILL DIE A FREE MAN BEFORE I BOW DOWN TO THEM.
Bring it on.

[ak267]

How many times have they said this?????

[SmartInsight]

Another recent article:

Can Nancy Pelosi Get the Votes?

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703701004575113292688090292.html

“Are there enough votes in the House to pass the Senate’s health-care bill? As of today, it’s clear there aren’t. House Democratic leaders have brushed aside White House calls to bring the bill forward by March 18, when President Barack Obama heads to Asia. Nevertheless, analysts close to the Democratic leadership tell me they’re confident the leadership will find some way to squeeze out the 216 votes needed for a majority.

The Democrats’ struggle to get 216 votes is high stakes poker.

[ProvenWays]

I wish I had a nickel for every time I have heard this in the last year and a half. Blah, blah, blah.

[jakerobins]

If she had the votes she would be calling an all night session.............. They would be voting right now so they could put the bill on Barry’s desk tommorow mourning........ This disgusting woman will stop at nothing for this awfull bill.........We Need to SHUT DOWN WASHINGTON, DC. with a mass of PEOPLE who want to resist this Health Care Bill.........

[Ingtar]

Any accord they agree to in order to vote will never see the light of day. This is pure smoke and mirrors to give them cover and perhaps blame Republicans for the agreements dying on the vine after they get their bill.

[MagUSNRET]

I was taught to respect my elders...but in Pelosis case, I will make an exception.Someone needs to bitchslap that botox infested POS! (forgive me...but I am at my wits end with that NITWIT!!!!)

[Cobra64]

"House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that after days of secretive talks, key Democrats were "pretty close" to accord..."

Huh? "secretive talks?"

I thought all discussions and negotiations were going to be "transparent."

[Art in Idaho]

Obama thinks we are wearing down, but we Have Just Begun to Fight! Keep up those Calls!

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