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In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders' mass email yesterday: 'If I run' (full text) [View all]progressoid
(49,999 posts)293. You sure about Donnelly doing nothing like that?
Donnelly Announces Support For Pro-Life Changes To Health Reform Bill
Press Release
By: Joe Donnelly, Sr.
Date: Nov. 7, 2009
Location: Washington D.C.
Today Congressman Joe Donnelly announced his support for a pro-life amendment to the Affordable Health Care for America Act that would explicitly prohibit federal funds from being used to support abortions. The bipartisan proposal strengthening the bill's prohibitions on funding for abortion was negotiated by Representatives Bart Stupak of Michigan, Brad Ellsworth of Indiana, Joseph Pitts of Pennsylvania and other pro-life members, and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, and approved for floor consideration by the House Rules Committee.
"I am pro-life and have always opposed any federal funding for a procedure which deeply divides our nation. I have always said we need real health reform that secures accessible and affordable care for both those who have insurance and those who do not. Ultimately, I believe meaningful reform is about honoring the sanctity of human life--ensuring decency in care for both the living and the unborn. With that in mind, I have worked with my pro-life colleagues for weeks to get a stronger anti-abortion amendment added to the bill. On September 28, I joined pro-life colleagues from both sides of the aisle in sending a letter to the Speaker of the House asking for a vote on the Stupak amendment, and today we will have that vote. I urge my colleagues in the House to support the Stupak-Ellsworth-Pitts-Smith-Kaptur-Dahlkemper Amendment."
The amendment to the underlying bill, H.R. 3962, would apply traditional prohibitions on federal funding for abortions, commonly known as the "Hyde Amendment," to new initiatives created by the Affordable Health Care for America Act. Named after late pro-life Illinois Congressman Henry Hyde, the amendment has been renewed every year since 1976 by Congress and prevents annually-appropriated federal funds from being used to support or provide abortions. Specifically, the new pro-life amendment would permanently apply the Hyde prohibitions to both the public option insurance plan that would be created by H.R. 3962 and also private insurers who participate in the new insurance exchange.
Press Release
By: Joe Donnelly, Sr.
Date: Nov. 7, 2009
Location: Washington D.C.
Today Congressman Joe Donnelly announced his support for a pro-life amendment to the Affordable Health Care for America Act that would explicitly prohibit federal funds from being used to support abortions. The bipartisan proposal strengthening the bill's prohibitions on funding for abortion was negotiated by Representatives Bart Stupak of Michigan, Brad Ellsworth of Indiana, Joseph Pitts of Pennsylvania and other pro-life members, and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, and approved for floor consideration by the House Rules Committee.
"I am pro-life and have always opposed any federal funding for a procedure which deeply divides our nation. I have always said we need real health reform that secures accessible and affordable care for both those who have insurance and those who do not. Ultimately, I believe meaningful reform is about honoring the sanctity of human life--ensuring decency in care for both the living and the unborn. With that in mind, I have worked with my pro-life colleagues for weeks to get a stronger anti-abortion amendment added to the bill. On September 28, I joined pro-life colleagues from both sides of the aisle in sending a letter to the Speaker of the House asking for a vote on the Stupak amendment, and today we will have that vote. I urge my colleagues in the House to support the Stupak-Ellsworth-Pitts-Smith-Kaptur-Dahlkemper Amendment."
The amendment to the underlying bill, H.R. 3962, would apply traditional prohibitions on federal funding for abortions, commonly known as the "Hyde Amendment," to new initiatives created by the Affordable Health Care for America Act. Named after late pro-life Illinois Congressman Henry Hyde, the amendment has been renewed every year since 1976 by Congress and prevents annually-appropriated federal funds from being used to support or provide abortions. Specifically, the new pro-life amendment would permanently apply the Hyde prohibitions to both the public option insurance plan that would be created by H.R. 3962 and also private insurers who participate in the new insurance exchange.
He voted YEA for this crap...
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (20-week ban)
01/29/2018
Senate Roll Call No. 25
115th Congress, 2nd Session
The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (S. 2311), sponsored by Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), is a bill to generally prohibit abortion after 20 weeks fetal age (22 weeks of pregnancy), with certain exceptions. This bill was developed from model legislation developed by National Right to Life in 2010 and enacted by a number of states. On January 29, 2018, the U.S. Senate conducted a roll call vote on whether to advance this legislation (the companion bill, H.R. 36, had already passed the House of Representatives). Fifty-one (51) senators voted to take up the bill (pro-life), but 60 votes were required, so the bill did not advance. The bill was supported by 48 Republicans and three Democrats. Forty-six (46) senators voted against advancing the bill (two Republicans and 44 Democrats). One Republican and two Democrats were absent.
https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=115&session=2&vote=00025
01/29/2018
Senate Roll Call No. 25
115th Congress, 2nd Session
The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (S. 2311), sponsored by Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), is a bill to generally prohibit abortion after 20 weeks fetal age (22 weeks of pregnancy), with certain exceptions. This bill was developed from model legislation developed by National Right to Life in 2010 and enacted by a number of states. On January 29, 2018, the U.S. Senate conducted a roll call vote on whether to advance this legislation (the companion bill, H.R. 36, had already passed the House of Representatives). Fifty-one (51) senators voted to take up the bill (pro-life), but 60 votes were required, so the bill did not advance. The bill was supported by 48 Republicans and three Democrats. Forty-six (46) senators voted against advancing the bill (two Republicans and 44 Democrats). One Republican and two Democrats were absent.
https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=115&session=2&vote=00025
And there are more...https://votesmart.org/candidate/key-votes/34212/joe-donnelly-sr/2/abortion#.XClVZ81MFaS
https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/congressional-scorecard#IN/443/
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Send me a link for this group...not familiar. i would remind you, we don't win without a big
Demsrule86
Dec 2018
#9
Hopefully, this presidential cycle, we'll get back to our progressive roots...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2018
#26
I agree. But they should consider the alternative. There are at least two children now in Trump's
Demsrule86
Dec 2018
#248
Couldn't agree with you more about the court picks, especially the Supreme Court...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2018
#251
Hey I promise you if Sen. Sanders becomes the nominee he will have by undying devotion and I will my
Demsrule86
Dec 2018
#287
It is vital we win...last time was bad enough but this...a debacle. Perhaps the end of our
Demsrule86
Dec 2018
#305
No linky forthcoming, is there? Just a phrase thrown around to smear... Democrats
Hekate
Dec 2018
#49
And disagreeing is an attack? I don't agree with much of Sen. Sanders beliefs.
Demsrule86
Dec 2018
#207
Love 'em... used to trade my 3 Musketeers bars for Milky Way's at Halloween.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2018
#296
I don't see that as an attack...and I don't see having a different viewpoint
Demsrule86
Dec 2018
#204
I agree..with a public option for those who don't have good exchanges and for those who's states
Demsrule86
Dec 2018
#284
I'd like to see a direct reference to the actual ads that are supposedly running.
George II
Dec 2018
#105
Me too, no luck. One wonders why anyone would be running ads in 2018 for caucuses...
George II
Dec 2018
#212
Using the usual divisive tactics for fund raising if you ask me...and it so bad for our efforts to
Demsrule86
Dec 2018
#216
The question is, where are the attack ads that Sanders accused "Wall Street Democrats" of running?
George II
Dec 2018
#223
I would like to know who is advocating the stuff you were talking about because they suck.
Demsrule86
Dec 2018
#288
Everyone needs a place at the bit tent or we all get crumbs-right you are!!!
Demsrule86
Dec 2018
#238
Fine but Bernie claims to be the victim of "attack ads" from "Wall Street Democrats" in the email.
ucrdem
Dec 2018
#264
No question! And forget about reaching out to Rethugs for the sake of bi-partisonship...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2018
#30
I would remind you that someone else advocates reaching out...to Trump voters.
Demsrule86
Dec 2018
#211
I wouldn't support Lipinsky or Peterson in a primary as we could get Democrats who are pro-choice
Demsrule86
Dec 2018
#249
The Nebraska guy had made it so women could not get an abortion using insurance while in state
Demsrule86
Dec 2018
#282
"...to promote a progressive agenda that includes guaranteed health care for all Americans..."
SMC22307
Dec 2018
#227
I'll take votes for universal healthcare for all from anyone in any party...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2018
#252
Universal coverage has been a core Democratic party platform goal since 1992.
lapucelle
Dec 2018
#303
Time for a change... even my former blue-dog Democrat grandfather realizes this.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2018
#257
Nothing wrong with that!! Bernie attracts both Democrats AND Independents...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2018
#32
It just amazes me... there are more Independents than either Democrats or Rethuglicans.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2018
#43
But it seems BS is defining who is a True Democrat for the rest of us. I'm confused.
Hekate
Dec 2018
#50
And all of our Democratic candidates attract both Democrats and Independents, except that....
George II
Dec 2018
#161
Will Bernie finally release his tax returns for 2015-2019 at the very least?
BlueCaliDem
Dec 2018
#39
Certainly the "Big Tent" is big enough for Bernie; the alternative-an Ind. run-would be catastrophic
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2018
#279
I find this very divisive and not one dime will I send him. No one is ever 'progressive'
Demsrule86
Dec 2018
#7
Agree with you there... would love to see John Lewis throw his considerable hat into the ring!!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2018
#266
I agree, Bernie should release at least his federal tax return, but only IF he decides to run...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2018
#47
His people are already emailing presidential campaign fundraising letters. He's going to run.
BlueCaliDem
Dec 2018
#62
That's fine, but, we should at least wait til Bernie makes it official before
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2018
#106
You win the internet for today. If Dems win the WH some independents dont have as loud
Eliot Rosewater
Dec 2018
#58
Would you like to wager a bet that he will run, no matter who else does?
Eliot Rosewater
Dec 2018
#59
Agree on Franken. Maybe if ONLY dedicated DEMOCRATS make noise about running, from the left
Eliot Rosewater
Dec 2018
#77
This is horrific. I appreciate so much about him yet he does garbage like this.
WeekiWater
Dec 2018
#16
More than once in that email (I got it yesterday and was appalled) he complains about others...
George II
Dec 2018
#102
Putin supported Stein's efforts because she undermined the Democratic Nominee. . . .
Maru Kitteh
Dec 2018
#195
I agree that Beto's votes - are we allowed to mention them? - are concerning...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2018
#259
We need to stop posting emails promoting third-party candidates who attack Democrats
LongtimeAZDem
Dec 2018
#18
This is exacatly why Sanders will NOT be the Democratic nominee. He is too divisive, and people do
still_one
Dec 2018
#23
Nope, they do not all take corporate PAC money... they should be applauded.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2018
#273
I checked into this a bit and other than the fact that moderates don't support Sanders
Demsrule86
Dec 2018
#29
His voting record will be examined carefully as well as the continuous gaffes/tone-deaf statements.
emulatorloo
Dec 2018
#34
Someone asked for a link to "Third Way Democrats" in order to understand BS animus. Linky?
Hekate
Dec 2018
#33
Third Way Democrats, corporate Democrats, neoliberals...all cheap insults that
comradebillyboy
Dec 2018
#52
This article from Alternet exposes Bernie's smearing of Democrats as a dishonest 'branding strategy'
emulatorloo
Dec 2018
#70
That is a tweet not an ad. And it is accurate in that a guy who voted to gut the ACA
Demsrule86
Dec 2018
#219
Tell me how in the FUCK can it be SO OBVIOUS to you, me and a few million others
Eliot Rosewater
Dec 2018
#67
We used to have to go to right wing sites to hear how Democrats want "free stuff"
Hassin Bin Sober
Dec 2018
#222
It's incredible... since when did basic human rights become a demand for "free stuff"?
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2018
#277
Last time we ran, we made the financial elite pay a price for their attacks on our progressive agend
lunasun
Dec 2018
#48
Who does he refer to as the "financial elite"? Those who didn't vote for him I suspect. It is
still_one
Dec 2018
#60
At this point we Dems do not need this very sharp competition and intramural sniper shots.
empedocles
Dec 2018
#64
No past tense...he is referring to something that happened in 16 ...it could be losing the election
Demsrule86
Dec 2018
#220
Here is his admission he meant to divide the party and interfere with stuff
Eliot Rosewater
Dec 2018
#154
I think the "attacks on our progressive agenda" are the same as the "vilifying" ads.
betsuni
Dec 2018
#156
What does he mean in that email when he refers to the "financial elite", and what.....
George II
Dec 2018
#159
I think we do have a very promising pool of candidates, but until they start speaking as national...
aikoaiko
Dec 2018
#182
He's the Bob Dole of the Democratic Party - Except he's not a freakin' Democrat, of course.
Maru Kitteh
Dec 2018
#196
I would be happy to have a Democratic House and Senate with a Democratic Socialist administration.
Snotcicles
Dec 2018
#250
I support Bernie. Perhaps, after the debates, I'll choose someone else, but as of now ... nt
earthshine
Dec 2018
#291