House GOP poised to kill veterans-aid bill

[KamaAina]

http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/house-gop-poised-kill-veterans-aid-bill

These days, it’s awfully difficult for major legislation on high-profile issues to generate broad, bipartisan support on Capitol Hill. The parties are usually too far apart to build consensus and strike deals.

But in mid-June, the Senate nevertheless came together to support a bipartisan veterans-aid package, written by Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and John McCain (R-Ariz.). There was some token opposition from the far-right, but they were easily outnumbered – the bill passed with a whopping 93 votes.

At the time, success seemed like a foregone conclusion. The VA scandal was literally front-page news and the demands for action were ubiquitous. When the Senate bill advanced on a 93-3 vote, many assumed the legislation would be on President Obama’s desk within a week.

That was six weeks ago. House Republicans now appear ready to kill the bill altogether.

Way to support the troops, guys!

[pinto]

1. And on Aug. 1st - 5 week vacation.

[liberal N proud]

2. The do nothingest congress

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3. K & R