'Ubi Est Mea?' -- chicagotribune.com: "Also on chicagotribune.com"
So confusing to follow, but a revealing look into how current US politics work. Perhaps how all politics work, and maybe this is good because it's open? Somehow I think we can do better than this.
--Louisiana purchase: The reported $100 million in extra Medicaid money secured for her state by Sen. Mary Landrieu. She has boasted she actually snared $300 million.
--Cornhusker kickback: A similar $100 million for Sen. Ben Nelson's Nebraska.
--U. Con: $100 million meant for a medical center in Sen. Chris Dodd's Connecticut.
And a good summary of how the shepherd directed his flock...
How Harry Reid shepherded healthcare reform through the Senate -- latimes.com
So confusing to follow, but a revealing look into how current US politics work. Perhaps how all politics work, and maybe this is good because it's open? Somehow I think we can do better than this.
--Louisiana purchase: The reported $100 million in extra Medicaid money secured for her state by Sen. Mary Landrieu. She has boasted she actually snared $300 million.
--Cornhusker kickback: A similar $100 million for Sen. Ben Nelson's Nebraska.
--U. Con: $100 million meant for a medical center in Sen. Chris Dodd's Connecticut.
And a good summary of how the shepherd directed his flock...
How Harry Reid shepherded healthcare reform through the Senate -- latimes.com
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