Comments on: McCain’s Attempt to Sabotage The 21st Century GI Bill http://cornerhousecomments.wordpress.com/2008/04/30/mccains-attempt-to-sabotage-the-21st-century-gi-bill/ Comments from my corner of the Corner House in the southwest corner of Minnesota. My thoughts about the events of the day, politics, social issues, cats, dogs, kids and whatever comes to mind. Oh, yeah. Turn up the sound! Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:55:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU By: “We Have Accomplished That Goal”–GI Bill Signed Into Law « Corner House Comments http://cornerhousecomments.wordpress.com/2008/04/30/mccains-attempt-to-sabotage-the-21st-century-gi-bill/#comment-2757 “We Have Accomplished That Goal”–GI Bill Signed Into Law « Corner House Comments Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:33:49 +0000 http://cornerhousecomments.wordpress.com/?p=288#comment-2757 [...] is the same trio that opposed the 21st Century GI Bill and introduced legislation in an effort to sabotage Senator Webb’s bill. GOP presumptive nominee John McCain is now jumping on the bandwagon and [...] [...] is the same trio that opposed the 21st Century GI Bill and introduced legislation in an effort to sabotage Senator Webb’s bill. GOP presumptive nominee John McCain is now jumping on the bandwagon and [...]

]]> By: MinnesotaCentral http://cornerhousecomments.wordpress.com/2008/04/30/mccains-attempt-to-sabotage-the-21st-century-gi-bill/#comment-2736 MinnesotaCentral Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:02:37 +0000 http://cornerhousecomments.wordpress.com/?p=288#comment-2736 Just wanted to pass along to you my latest <a href="http://minnesotacentral.blogspot.com/2008/06/how-long-have-republicans-opposed.html" rel="nofollow"> commentary </a> as it looks at McCain, Obama, Veterans Issues with an emphasis on PTSD. Just wanted to pass along to you my latest commentary as it looks at McCain, Obama, Veterans Issues with an emphasis on PTSD.

]]> By: MinnesotaCentral http://cornerhousecomments.wordpress.com/2008/04/30/mccains-attempt-to-sabotage-the-21st-century-gi-bill/#comment-2719 MinnesotaCentral Sat, 17 May 2008 14:03:47 +0000 http://cornerhousecomments.wordpress.com/?p=288#comment-2719 How do you spell hypocracy ? Answer : John Kline Yes, he is a co-sponsor of This Bill but when the legislation was installed in an amendment to actually impliment it, he VOTED AGAINST it. Check roll call vote 330 - the third amendment to the Iraq supplemental. Steve Sarvi cannot report for duty quick enough ! How do you spell hypocracy ?
Answer : John Kline

Yes, he is a co-sponsor of This Bill but when the legislation was installed in an amendment to actually impliment it, he VOTED AGAINST it.

Check roll call vote 330 - the third amendment to the Iraq supplemental.

Steve Sarvi cannot report for duty quick enough !

]]> By: 21st Century GI Bill Will Come To A Vote Soon! « Corner House Comments http://cornerhousecomments.wordpress.com/2008/04/30/mccains-attempt-to-sabotage-the-21st-century-gi-bill/#comment-2715 21st Century GI Bill Will Come To A Vote Soon! « Corner House Comments Tue, 13 May 2008 04:58:12 +0000 http://cornerhousecomments.wordpress.com/?p=288#comment-2715 [...] 5740) is scheduled for a vote soon. Minnesota Central leaves an interesting comment on my previous post about the upcoming vote. Here is an excerpt: FYI : The improved GI bill may be getting a vote this [...] [...] 5740) is scheduled for a vote soon. Minnesota Central leaves an interesting comment on my previous post about the upcoming vote. Here is an excerpt: FYI : The improved GI bill may be getting a vote this [...]

]]> By: MinnesotaCentral http://cornerhousecomments.wordpress.com/2008/04/30/mccains-attempt-to-sabotage-the-21st-century-gi-bill/#comment-2714 MinnesotaCentral Mon, 12 May 2008 13:02:30 +0000 http://cornerhousecomments.wordpress.com/?p=288#comment-2714 FYI : The improved GI bill may be getting a vote this week. The House plans to add it as an amendment to the Iraq supplemental spending bill. Its smart strategy as the President may have difficulty in vetoing that bill. Currently there are 292 co-sponsors, so it should pass, but the hang-up is the Blue Dog Democrats who are concerned about the fiscal impact as it does not meet the PAYGO concept. The Blue Dogs are right and wrong … the GI Bill does not have the offsets to pay for it, but the entire Iraq supplemental does not either … how can they vote for Iraq funding but not domestic funding? It should be a fun week … will Bachmann vote against the amendment but when it passes vote for the overall bill thus being able to say that she “supported the troops” ? Also, BluestemPrairie has a video link to the House Veterans Affairs Committee meeting where Tim Walz did an outstanding job representing our veterans. FYI : The improved GI bill may be getting a vote this week. The House plans to add it as an amendment to the Iraq supplemental spending bill. Its smart strategy as the President may have difficulty in vetoing that bill. Currently there are 292 co-sponsors, so it should pass, but the hang-up is the Blue Dog Democrats who are concerned about the fiscal impact as it does not meet the PAYGO concept. The Blue Dogs are right and wrong … the GI Bill does not have the offsets to pay for it, but the entire Iraq supplemental does not either … how can they vote for Iraq funding but not domestic funding?

It should be a fun week … will Bachmann vote against the amendment but when it passes vote for the overall bill thus being able to say that she “supported the troops” ?

Also, BluestemPrairie has a video link to the House Veterans Affairs Committee meeting where Tim Walz did an outstanding job representing our veterans.

]]> By: Nancy http://cornerhousecomments.wordpress.com/2008/04/30/mccains-attempt-to-sabotage-the-21st-century-gi-bill/#comment-2711 Nancy Wed, 07 May 2008 03:12:29 +0000 http://cornerhousecomments.wordpress.com/?p=288#comment-2711 Senator Inhofe of Oklahoma withdrew his support of S22. Chalk that up to the leadership of John McCain. And Inhofe is also a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, like McCain and Lindsey Graham. Coleman is smart enough to know S22 is a bill he needs to have his name on in an election year. Senator Inhofe of Oklahoma withdrew his support of S22. Chalk that up to the leadership of John McCain. And Inhofe is also a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, like McCain and Lindsey Graham.

Coleman is smart enough to know S22 is a bill he needs to have his name on in an election year.

]]> By: MinnesotaCentral http://cornerhousecomments.wordpress.com/2008/04/30/mccains-attempt-to-sabotage-the-21st-century-gi-bill/#comment-2709 MinnesotaCentral Mon, 05 May 2008 03:18:19 +0000 http://cornerhousecomments.wordpress.com/?p=288#comment-2709 The key is 58 co-sponsors ... not 60. That's what stops everything in the Senate. Gil Gutknecht's best line was when he called the Senate "the Graveyard of all good ideas" ... and it is definitely true. Norm Coleman has been playing the role of the moderate Republican willing to work with the Democrats, yet most of his votes are safe votes since he knows McCain, McConnell, et al will hold fast. Coleman actions make independents think that he's looking out for Minnesota, but in reality he's just hiding out under the closure rules. Minnesotans should look no further than the Farm Bill which Wellstone got through on time, yet Coleman can't get the Republicans (including McCain) to go along with a bill that expired in 2007. Everyone who votes for Coleman in November is voting for more stalling. The key is 58 co-sponsors … not 60. That’s what stops everything in the Senate.
Gil Gutknecht’s best line was when he called the Senate “the Graveyard of all good ideas” … and it is definitely true.
Norm Coleman has been playing the role of the moderate Republican willing to work with the Democrats, yet most of his votes are safe votes since he knows McCain, McConnell, et al will hold fast. Coleman actions make independents think that he’s looking out for Minnesota, but in reality he’s just hiding out under the closure rules. Minnesotans should look no further than the Farm Bill which Wellstone got through on time, yet Coleman can’t get the Republicans (including McCain) to go along with a bill that expired in 2007.
Everyone who votes for Coleman in November is voting for more stalling.

]]> By: cornerhousecomments http://cornerhousecomments.wordpress.com/2008/04/30/mccains-attempt-to-sabotage-the-21st-century-gi-bill/#comment-2707 cornerhousecomments Fri, 02 May 2008 01:29:17 +0000 http://cornerhousecomments.wordpress.com/?p=288#comment-2707 Right you are #1 son. Rep. Ramstad signed on as a cosponsor yesterday, 4/30/2008. He must have read my post. I have updated with the current information. CHC Right you are #1 son. Rep. Ramstad signed on as a cosponsor yesterday, 4/30/2008. He must have read my post. I have updated with the current information.

CHC

]]> By: #1 son http://cornerhousecomments.wordpress.com/2008/04/30/mccains-attempt-to-sabotage-the-21st-century-gi-bill/#comment-2706 #1 son Thu, 01 May 2008 23:29:47 +0000 http://cornerhousecomments.wordpress.com/?p=288#comment-2706 Actually just checked. 7 of 8 congressman have signed on. Only 1 not to is wacky, "tell me what to do George," Michelle Bachman. Actually just checked. 7 of 8 congressman have signed on. Only 1 not to is wacky, “tell me what to do George,” Michelle Bachman.

]]> By: Ollie Ox http://cornerhousecomments.wordpress.com/2008/04/30/mccains-attempt-to-sabotage-the-21st-century-gi-bill/#comment-2705 Ollie Ox Thu, 01 May 2008 15:15:49 +0000 http://cornerhousecomments.wordpress.com/?p=288#comment-2705 Nice work. Nice work.

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