Gutter politics
Posted : January 25, 2006 at 3:15 pm [America/Los_Angeles]
The change in the Medicare provision underscores a practice that growing numbers of lawmakers from both parties want addressed. More than ever, Republican congressional lawmakers and leaders are making vital decisions, involving far-reaching policies and billions of dollars, without the public — or even congressional Democrats — present…”It happens in the dead of night when lobbyists get a [Republican lawmaker] in the corner and say, ‘We’ve got to have this,’ ” said Rep. Fortney “Pete” Stark (Calif.), the Democrats’ point man on Medicare issues. “It’s a pattern that just goes on and on, and at some point the public’s going to rise up.”
— Washington Post: Closed-Door Deal Makes $22 Billion Difference - GOP Negotiators Criticized for Change In Measure on HMOs
Ugh..
- Anand
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