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"Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the White House, and the blame for this failure is theirs alone," said House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi of California."
Hmmmm. Aside from the obvious political shot at Republicans this raises the question "did backroom deals sink this bill?" I find it hard to believe Pelosi would not have her dander up unless her interests were slighted in some fashion (sweet pork deals for CA perhaps, or maybe just San Fran?). I agree CRad the rush to get this bill through would be strange unless you look at it from a political perspective; When the commission made their recommendations POTUS siezed upon the opportunity in an election year even when experts were screaming to stand by and think it through. Now that POTUS is reelected are the phone calls a formality for cover? Inthis light it seems Sensenbrunner and Hunter are falling upon their swords for the good of the country.
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