Intra-party Spat Leads GOP to Cancel Sandy Relief Vote -- Live Updated Reactions

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Intra-party Spat Leads GOP to Cancel Sandy Relief Vote -- Live Updated Reactions

by Addison

Politico:

House Republicans abruptly pulled the plug Tuesday night on their promise to take up this week an emergency supplemental disaster aid bill for Northeast states damaged by Hurricane Sandy.

The decision is a stunning reversal since just hours before New Jersey lawmakers were preparing for floor debate Wednesday as outlined under a strategy promoted by no less than Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.).

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Absent a change of heart, the upshot now is that the Senate bill will die with this Congress on Thursday at noon. And the whole affair is sure to bring back memories of the famous Daily News headline in 1975—“Ford to City: Drop Dead.”

Dan Merica of CNN, via Twitter:

Rep. Peter King tells CNN that Sandy no vote is "indefensible" for Congress. "It is disgraceful. It even makes it worse being a Republican."

King went on to say that Speaker Boehner is "entirely" to blame for not brining Sandy bill to the floor. Says Cantor was pushing for it.

Nancy Pelosi, via Twitter:

Heading to House floor to discuss GOP leadership's refusal to bring up #Sandy relief vote.

Let’s remember our social compact that government will be there when people are in need. House GOP leaders should allow #Sandy relief vote.

Steny Hoyer, via YouTube:

It was my belief and assurance was given to me -- not 100%, and the gentleman who gave it to me did not make this decision -- but I'm deeply disappointed, Mr. Speaker, and the people who have been damaged by Sandy, including Governor Christie, a Republican, and Governor Cuomo, a Democrat, should be deeply disappointed and yes angry that this Congress would adjourn without addressing the pain of our fellow citizens.

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http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/01/02/1175588/-Inter-party-spat-leads-GOP-to-cancel-Sandy-Relief-vote

The Republican Party meltdown.









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[blogslut]

1. These people

These horrible, horrible people.

[TDale313]

2. Disgusting that this is being so politicized. n/t

[ProSense]

3. More updates

to the DK diary:

Sen. Schumer, via Chad Pergram's (Fox News) Twitter:

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY): It is truly heartless that the House will not even allow the #Sandy bill to come to the floor for a vote.

Rep. Nadler, via via Chad Pergram's (Fox News) Twitter:

Rep. Jerold Nadler (D-NY) on no #Sandy bill; The contemptuous manner in which [Boehner] pulled the bill is unbelievable.

[We People]

4. Sickening, and I'm so sad for Sandy victims

Unbelievable.