Friday, June 26, 2009

RNC - article of the week

RNC Coalitions: Just wanted to pass along a remarkable op-ed from a key House Democrat, Rep. Jim Cooper (D-TN), who, in his own words, is “speaking out today because I’ve been through a failed health care reform process before.” According to Rep. Cooper, House Democrats are being “explicitly told not to work with Republicans” and “health care reform is on life support.” Let’s be clear: a leading House Democrat is stepping forward to say that his leadership is telling him “not to work with Republicans.” So the next time you hear President Obama or Speaker Pelosi complain about the lack of bipartisanship, remember what they are telling their own members.

Reconciliation Rules - Not Bipartisanship - Will Kill Health Care Reform
By Rep. Jim Cooper (D-TN)

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rep-jim-cooper/reconciliation-rules---no_b_217726.html