petejones45 0 #1 December 16, 2010 http://articles.cnn.com/2010-12-09/politics/senate.9.11.responders_1_senate-gop-filibuster-republican-filibuster-first-responders?_s=PM:POLITICS[url] QuoteSenate Democrats failed Thursday to win a procedural vote to open debate on a bill that would provide medical benefits and compensation for emergency workers who were first on the scene of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The motion for cloture, or to begin debate, needed 60 votes to pass due to a Republican filibuster, but fell short at 57-42 in favor. While supporters said they would try to bring the bill up again, either on its own or as part of other legislation to be considered, the vote Thursday jeopardized the measure's chances for approval in the final weeks of the current congressional session.Look out for the freefly team, Smelly Peppers. Once we get a couple years more experience we will be a force to be reckoned with in the near future! BLUES! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #2 December 16, 2010 Quotehttp://articles.cnn.com/2010-12-09/politics/senate.9.11.responders_1_senate-gop-filibuster-republican-filibuster-first-responders?_s=PM:POLITICS[url] QuoteSenate Democrats failed Thursday to win a procedural vote to open debate on a bill that would provide medical benefits and compensation for emergency workers who were first on the scene of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The motion for cloture, or to begin debate, needed 60 votes to pass due to a Republican filibuster, but fell short at 57-42 in favor. While supporters said they would try to bring the bill up again, either on its own or as part of other legislation to be considered, the vote Thursday jeopardized the measure's chances for approval in the final weeks of the current congressional session. And what was this bill attached to? I doubt it was a stand alone bill It is a political game played by both sides"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #3 December 16, 2010 Gotta love the spin game... Tell half of a story...then blame a whole party. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #4 December 16, 2010 Quote Gotta love the spin game... Tell half of a story...then blame a whole party. I have not found anything it was attached to I have found complaints about the cost limits I wonder if this is more of a union pay back? Dont get me wrong, I think we should help them But I need to know more"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #5 December 16, 2010 I did find one story that totaled the number of 9-11 first responders at 800 which puts the bill's price tag a $9,250,000 per responder. That's NINE MILLION. Per Person. Each.You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #6 December 16, 2010 Quote I did find one story that totaled the number of 9-11 first responders at 800 which puts the bill's price tag a $9,250,000 per responder. That's NINE MILLION. Per Person. Each. Gee, I wonder why smart folks didn't let that pass? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #7 December 16, 2010 QuoteI did find one story that totaled the number of 9-11 first responders at 800 which puts the bill's price tag a $9,250,000 per responder. That's NINE MILLION. Per Person. Each. Somebody is going to get it me thinks Smells of political palm greasing"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petejones45 0 #8 December 16, 2010 QuoteI did find one story that totaled the number of 9-11 first responders at 800 which puts the bill's price tag a $9,250,000 per responder. That's NINE MILLION. Per Person. Each. But yet you can't prove it....Look out for the freefly team, Smelly Peppers. Once we get a couple years more experience we will be a force to be reckoned with in the near future! BLUES! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #9 December 16, 2010 Google search and basic math skills-sorry that I took the debate part your capabilities. I'll get back to you if I can figure out how to post in crayon.You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petejones45 0 #10 December 16, 2010 QuoteGoogle search and basic math skills-sorry that I took the debate part your capabilities. I'll get back to you if I can figure out how to post in crayon. still haven't proven your point, now you just look sillyLook out for the freefly team, Smelly Peppers. Once we get a couple years more experience we will be a force to be reckoned with in the near future! BLUES! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #11 December 16, 2010 QuoteQuoteGoogle search and basic math skills-sorry that I took the debate part your capabilities. I'll get back to you if I can figure out how to post in crayon. still haven't proven your point, now you just look silly Well, you know the price tag on the bill How many first responder ARE we talking about then?"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #12 December 16, 2010 QuoteQuoteQuoteGoogle search and basic math skills-sorry that I took the debate part your capabilities. I'll get back to you if I can figure out how to post in crayon. still haven't proven your point, now you just look silly Well, you know the price tag on the bill How many first responder ARE we talking about then? This article states it not JUST for First Responder's and has a total of 68,000 individuals who could make a claim in this bill. But it is Politics as usual, the near party line vote shows that. MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #13 December 16, 2010 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteGoogle search and basic math skills-sorry that I took the debate part your capabilities. I'll get back to you if I can figure out how to post in crayon. still haven't proven your point, now you just look silly Well, you know the price tag on the bill How many first responder ARE we talking about then? This article states it not JUST for First Responder's and has a total of 68,000 individuals who could make a claim in this bill. But it is Politics as usual, the near party line vote shows that. Matt Yep When it comes to unions the Dems will prostitute themselves every time"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #14 December 16, 2010 Quote This article states it not JUST for First Responder's and has a total of 68,000 individuals who could make a claim in this bill. how did this get up to 68000 affected people? Can I get in on this action? I took the summer off between jobs and after 9/11, no one was calling. I want some! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
