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cliffside

(1,778 posts)
2. Crockett was good, Sarah McBride has some good one-liners, Trumpcare for the HC many people will get, or not, with this
Tue Jul 1, 2025, 09:44 PM
Jul 2025

bill ... others as well.

Some of what they are saying should be spread on social media, another way to help our Reps.

yorkster

(3,952 posts)
4. Terri Sewell from Alabama is great.
Tue Jul 1, 2025, 09:55 PM
Jul 2025

Also heard Rep. Subramanyam from VA.
Also caught a bit of Jasmine Crockett.

You're right. There's a lot of meat here for
2026. Also, a lot that has been quite specific from these reps about just how terrible this bill is. Very educational.

cliffside

(1,778 posts)
5. Yes she is and the panels before them were also good, think there are 400 amendments, not all will be offered is ...
Tue Jul 1, 2025, 10:06 PM
Jul 2025

my understanding. Agree about the meat, hope they and us can spread some now. Supposedly there is one no vote already from Norman in SC, think just two more are needed, then back to the Senate.

yorkster

(3,952 posts)
6. C-span could be our unwitting friend...
Tue Jul 1, 2025, 10:12 PM
Jul 2025

if people watch it, that is. Thx again. This is so important.

cliffside

(1,778 posts)
7. Totally agree about an unwitting friend, just need to use what is said and spread the word ...
Tue Jul 1, 2025, 10:34 PM
Jul 2025

the MSM is not going to do it.

Think this was another McBride line, after saying Trump likes gold and 'this bill is a golden shower of benefit cuts.'

Appreciate you reading, listening and kicks.





cliffside

(1,778 posts)
8. Caught part of this last night, total time was over 11 hours, link to the C-Span transcript and video ...
Wed Jul 2, 2025, 10:45 PM
Jul 2025

House Rules Committee Considers Tax and Spending Cuts Reconciliation Bill

The House Rules Committee advanced a rule for the Senate-passed version of tax and spending cuts bill with a vote of 7-6. Two Republicans, Representatives Ralph Norman (R-SC) and Chip Roy (R-TX), voted with Democrats against advancing the rule.

https://www.c-span.org/program/house-committee/house-rules-committee-considers-tax-and-spending-cuts-reconciliation-bill/661954

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