{"id":2968,"date":"2010-09-25T01:57:00","date_gmt":"2010-09-25T08:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.politicsplus.org\/blog\/?p=2968"},"modified":"2010-09-25T01:57:00","modified_gmt":"2010-09-25T08:57:00","slug":"will-the-house-vote-on-tax-cuts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.politicsplus.org\/blog\/2010\/09\/25\/will-the-house-vote-on-tax-cuts\/","title":{"rendered":"Will the House Vote on Tax Cuts?"},"content":{"rendered":"

It appears than Nancy Pelosi may change her mind and force votes on Obama\u2019s tax cut for the people and the Republican tax cut for the rich.  It would be criminally negligent for her not to do so, because it identifies just who Republicans represent.  And if any try to game the system by voting against tax cuts for the rich, the insaniTEA wing of the party will Teabugger them.<\/font><\/p>\n

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\"GOPgreed\" The House speaker, Nancy Pelosi, said Friday that Democrats in her chamber may still force a vote next week on the expiring Bush-era tax cuts, even though their counterparts in the Senate have decided not to bring the issue to the floor until after the November elections. <\/p>\n

A decision to force such a vote could put a fiery finish on the brief fall Congressional session, and test the resolve of the House Republican leader, John A. Boehner of Ohio, who has said he would support a bill to extend only some of the tax cuts if Democrats gave him no other choice. <\/p>\n

President Obama and Democratic leaders would like to make the lower Bush-era tax rates permanent for couples earning up to $250,000 a year and individuals earning up to $200,000, but allow the tax breaks to expire on income above those amounts for wealthier Americans. Republicans, including Mr. Boehner, and also some Democrats, have said that the lower rates should be extended for everyone, at least temporarily. <\/p>\n

Some Democrats expressed surprise that Ms. Pelosi was still contemplating a vote after the Senate decided on Thursday to postpone action. <\/p>\n

But Democrats who are lobbying for a vote say it could draw a stark contrast between the two parties by highlighting the potential willingness of Republicans to block tax relief for most Americans while insisting tax breaks for the rich<\/strong>\u2026 [emphasis added<\/em>]<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Of course, Republicans justify their position with the same old tired lies Bush was telling in 2000.  They say cutting taxes for the rich will stimulate jobs and invigorate the economy.  Fortunately Keith Olbermann just aired a well-timed interview with David Cay Johnston exposing the actual effects if the last Bush\/Republican tax cut for the rich.<\/font><\/p>\n

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Visit msnbc.com for breaking news<\/a>, world news<\/a>, and news about the economy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

So now we have the details with which to debunk the Republican lies.  Frankly, it shocked even me that 12.5% (1\/8) of the money went to the richest 0.1% (1\/10 of 1%).<\/font><\/p>\n

If a few cowardly Bush Dogs are afraid, so what?  Can we allow Bush Dog tails to wag the whole party?<\/font><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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