August 20, 200917 yr Author To allow it now if you complained when previously used is partisan politics. Nothing new here. Absolutely.
August 20, 200917 yr Author Can someone explain what it is? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reconciliation_(U.S._Congress)
August 21, 200917 yr http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reconciliation_(U.S._Congress) Is that a roundabout way of saying, "No one can explain it?"
August 21, 200917 yr Author Is that a roundabout way of saying, "No one can explain it?" Its a way of saying "here's all I know.":lol:
September 30, 200917 yr No. I'm referring to the tactic that the Democrats may use to get the healthcare reform passed. You were 100% correct...........
September 30, 200917 yr Where is Robert Byrd when you need him. Wonder how many will get this reference. Depends on what your definition of extraneous is.
September 30, 200917 yr Author Wonder how many will get this reference. Depends on what your definition of extraneous is. It seems to be a successful tactic. 36 for 47 success rate.
October 1, 200917 yr There's nothing sinister about the concept - reconciliation was intended to prevent the government from ever being in a "lockdown" financial situation because of a filibuster. The problem is the application here. Reconciliation was never intended to be used for non-budget bills. It will be very interesting to see how the Democrats spin it if they choose to go this route.
October 1, 200917 yr Author The problem is the application here. Reconciliation was never intended to be used for non-budget bills. It will be very interesting to see how the Democrats spin it if they choose to go this route. The Dems will point out the past history of the usage of this process in the area of tax cuts. Not sure if that or this meets the original intent of reconciliation.
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