The so-called infrastructure bill that 19 miserable, loathsome Republican senators just helped to pass shows the utter worthlessness of a corporatist Republican Party out of touch with its constituents. Most of these senators are from red states, and many of them are people Trump bailed out in 2016 and 2020 (including McTurtle) and helped to get reelected. They just gave their voters, and the American people, the middle finger. One can’t help but think they’re either incredibly stupid or incredibly corrupt; probably both if we’re being honest.
Not only does this bill add anywhere from $256 to $400 billion to our roughly $30 trillion national debt, it has very little to do with anything accurately labeled “infrastructure.” Only $110 billion of the $1.2 trillion is for highways, roads, bridges and major projects. If you throw in the monies for airports, ports, and assorted other items, you might get to 23 percent of this monstrosity designated for actual infrastructure.
The other 77 percent of the bill’s funding reads like a far left wish list that paves the way for the Green New Deal. That’s why this bill should be dubbed the Gateway to the Green New Deal Bill and not infrastructure. Take for example that nearly 20 percent of the entire bill, $213 billion, is allocated for retrofitting two million homes and buildings to make them more sustainable, whatever that means. Or the $20 billion for racial equity and environmental justice. Or the mileage tax, as in yes, they want to explore taxing you for every mile you drive in your car.
‘Complicit’: Meet the 18 Republicans Who Sold Out on Radical Democrat ‘Infrastructure’ Plan Without Reading Bill
by Sean Moran July 28, 2021
Eighteen Senate Republicans sold out to Senate Democrats, with 17 of them voting Wednesday night to advance a $1.2 trillion Democrat “infrastructure” bill and another signaling he would.
The Senate voted to invoke cloture, or advance, H.R. 3684, the legislative vehicle for the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. The vote featured Republican and Democrat support for the bill. The Senate voted 67-32 to invoke cloture on the bill, with seventeen Republicans in favor of invoking cloture on the bill.
All of them voted for this procedural vote without reading the bill—because it would have been impossible for them to read a bill that does not yet exist. The bill has still not been written despite months of negotiations.
The Senate Republicans who voted for the Democrat $1.2 trillion bill include:
Roy Blunt (R-MO)
Richard Burr (R-NC)
Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV)
Bill Cassidy (R-LA)
Mike Crapo (R-ID)
Lindsey Graham (R-SC)
Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)
Rob Portman (R-OH)
Jim Risch (R-ID)
Mitt Romney (R-UT)
Thom Tillis (R-NC)
Todd Young (R-IN)
Chuck Grassley (R-IA)
John Hoeven (R-ND)
Kevin Cramer (R-ND)
Susan Collins (R-ME)
Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) was absent but signaled that he would have voted yes to advance the legislation.
These Senate Republicans voted to advance the bill even though lawmakers have not yet drafted a physical bill.
The first link to a Federalist article explains why it is so important to let your elected officials know you oppose the appointment of David Chipman for ATF Director because of his attacks on the Second Amendment. After reading the article, please scroll down to read the message from Cathy Wright on how to easily contact your senators to voice your opposition to his appointment. Please share with your contacts. Nancy P.S. In my humble opinion, if we don’t have the second amendment to defend ourselves against the tyranny of government, all the other amendments to the U.S. Constitution will be weakened.
To Democrats, David Chipman’s qualifications aren’t his achievements in law enforcement. They’re his zeal for attacking the Second Amendment and ridiculing gun-owning Americans.
Thanks to Cathy Wright for sharing this information. Scroll down and click on the link to send your message to your senators . Nancy
Urgent message: Oppose David Chipman, nominee for ATF Director.
Please urge your Senators to oppose David Chipman for ATF Director! Joe Biden nominated gun control activist and lobbyist David Chipman for Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). Chipman’s hostility towards the Second Amendment and his work for a National gun control organization disqualifies him from serving as the Director of the ATF.
Make no mistake, David Chipman is a gun control extremist and cannot be trusted. For years, Chipman has been a shill for the gun control lobby and has called for bans on America’s most popular firearms. It is clear that if he is confirmed as the next ATF Director, Chipman would use every tool at his disposal to attack the rights of law-abiding American gun owners.
Please contact your Senators TODAY and urge them to oppose David Chipman’s nomination! Click this Link:
If you feel strongly that our country needs a secure border and that the border wall should be funded and built, call your senators and representatives in congress and let them know. You will be able to locate the contact information for your individual officials on the following link. President Trump needs our support on this critical issue. Nancy
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On March 31, 2014, Senator Richard Burr, Republican, North Carolina, was the guest speaker at a John Locke Foundation luncheon. The subject of his talk was The Patient CARE Act which was sponsored by Senator Burr, Senator Tom Coburn, Republican, Oklahoma, and Senator Orrin Hatch, Republican, Utah. This proposal is a comprehensive alternative to Obama’s Affordable Care Act aka Obamacare.
Below you will see photos from the luncheon and links to a detailed explanation of the Republican plan plus a video of Senator Burr’s talk. Many thanks to Becki Gray, Vice President for Outreach of the John Locke Foundation, for providing these links.
Republicans do have a replacement healthcare plan! Nancy
Senator Richard Burr, Republican, North Carolina
Conservative Ladies – standing from the left: Mary McKinney, Kathy Arab, Meg Gresham, Dana Postiglioni seated from the left: Laura Cox, Janie Wagstaff, Laura Gutman and Nancy Clark (Lee Green in blue dress standing in background)
Here are two links to good summaries of the Burr-Coburn plan:
As you are aware, devastating storms hit North Carolina last weekend causing a great degree of damage across a large part of the central and eastern regions of our state. As I have traveled to many of the areas most affected by Saturday’s storms, I have been shocked by some of the destruction I have witnessed. However, I remain in awe of the resilient spirit and work ethic of North Carolinians. Communities have come together to help in clean-up and recovery efforts, and it is in trying times like these that we see the best of the human spirit shine through. Brooke’s and my thoughts and prayers are with all of the victims and families of all those affected by these storms. My staff and I are committed to working with residents and local officials to ensure that federal assets are deployed quickly and efficiently to aid in the recovery of affected communities.
As a result of the devastation, the President has issued a major disaster declaration prompting the release of federal aid to help individuals and communities recover from the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred on Saturday. For more information on this declaration and how to seek federal assistance, follow this link. You can also visit my website for more information.
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Before getting into what we worked on in Washington this week, I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family of Elizabeth Edwards. She was a passionate advocate for issues she believed in and a caring and loving mother. Her legacy should serve as an inspiration to all of us. Although her life was not without tragedy and adversity, through it all she fought for her family and faced every challenge with courage, poise, and grace. Brooke’s and my thoughts and prayers are with her entire family.
Many of you have called or written my office to express your opinion on the DREAM Act. This is legislation that would provide a path to citizenship for a large number of illegal immigrants, and it was defeated in the Senate this week. The DREAM Act would reward those who have broken our immigration laws with citizenship and tuition benefits. This legislation is fraught with enforcement problems and, counter to what many people think, it is not limited to children. I do not believe it is appropriate to reward those who are in this country illegally at the expense of those who have followed the rules.
Last night, we received more information about the tax extension proposal put forth by President Obama. As I have said previously, I support a permanent extension of the current tax rates for everyone. A tax increase is the last thing American families, and our economy, need. I am currently reviewing the details of this proposal, and I will keep you informed about what it means for you and your family in the days to come. (more…)
large part of the central and eastern regions of our state. As I have traveled to many of the areas most affected by Saturday’s storms, I have been shocked by some of the destruction I have witnessed. However, I remain in awe of the resilient spirit and work ethic of North Carolinians. Communities have come together to help in clean-up and recovery efforts, and it is in trying times like these that we see the best of the human spirit shine through. Brooke’s and my thoughts and prayers are with all of the victims and families of all those affected by these storms. My staff and I are committed to working with residents and local officials to ensure that federal assets are deployed quickly and efficiently to aid in the recovery of affected communities.