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Congressman Kucinich … Focus on the Economy
2-7-2010 – 2:37 pm | Comments

Congressman Dennis Kucinich sent the following email to his supporters on February 4:
We should pay careful attention to the message of the Massachusetts election. And that message is to focus on the economy. …

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Chairman Waxman’s Statement on Rep. Weiner’s Single-Payer Amendment

Submitted by Bryan Buchan on 11-6-2009 – 4:51 pmComments

Waxman-Blackwater-misled-for-contractsWASHINGTON, DC — Today Chairman Henry A. Waxman released the following statement in response to Rep. Anthony Weiner’s decision not to offer a single-payer amendment to the House Democratic health care legislation:

“Rep. Anthony Weiner has been one of the most tireless and effective advocates for health care reform. His decision not to offer his amendment on the floor was a difficult one for him, and for supporters of the measure. I believe Rep. Weiner’s choice will be enormously helpful in passing the health care reform package. His step is a correct and courageous one. I thank Rep. Weiner for it, and look forward to working with him closely. Rep. Weiner deserves a great deal of credit for helping make quality, affordable health care more available to millions of Americans.”

  • bobcatNM
    Let them all eat their own crap!
  • hornbill
    Note: There's a lot of confustion arising from everyone in government left of Max Baucus calling themselves "progressives." I use the term to refer only to true Liberals in general and specifically to members of CPC and PDA.

    While I haven't given up on any of our Progressive Caucus for voting for HR 3962, I really question their strategy. The real enemy of Progressives is not Republicans or even Blue Dogs, but the Democratic Party leadership. This truth became abundantly clear in the summer of 2008 when Dennis Kucinich was unceremoniously kicked off the debate stage. We should have all walked out then. Nevertheless, Progressives are the largest caucus in Congress, and I think they should have taken the HR 3962 opportunity to show the Democratic Party what happens to legislation without them. The Party takes us for granted and shows more respect for the most rabid Republicans. The country will be at least as well off without this health care plan as with it, and no harm would have been done if the CPC had presented a solid front for HR 676, the real deal. Don't they owe it to us out here? Isn't "In Solidarity" our motto?
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