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DonViejo

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Wed Nov 21, 2012, 01:39 PM Nov 2012

Boehner Wants Obamacare On The Chopping Block In Debt Negotiations [View all]

Source: TPM



SAHIL KAPUR 10:27 AM EST, WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 21, 2012

In a new op-ed for the Cincinnati Enquirer, House Speaker John Boehner argues that the Affordable Care Act should be on the table for cuts in a deficit reduction deal.

He writes:

The president’s health care law adds a massive, expensive, unworkable government program at a time when our national debt already exceeds the size of our country’s entire economy. We can’t afford it, and we can’t afford to leave it intact. That’s why I’ve been clear that the law has to stay on the table as both parties discuss ways to solve our nation’s massive debt challenge.

The Ohio Republican also promises to use his House majority to go after Obamacare through the oversight process, mentioning recent efforts by the Ways and Means Committee to probe whether the administration is using taxpayer funds inappropriately when it comes to the health care law.

Over the past couple of years, I have noted there are essentially three major routes to repeal of the president’s law: the courts, the presidential election process and the congressional oversight process. With two of those three routes having come up short, the third and final one becomes more important than ever.

Vigorous oversight of the health care law by the House can be expected and, in fact, is already under way.


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Link to Boehner's Op-Ed:
http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20121121/EDIT02/311210016/House-GOP-angling-repeal-health-care?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE%7Cp&nclick_check=1
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Delusional son of a bitch forgets his place and the fact that they FUCKING LOST!!!! Ecumenist Nov 2012 #1
His "place" is two heartbeats from the Presidency and the senior person in the US Government 24601 Nov 2012 #86
I'm talking about BOEHNER & I know the history of my comment being being used as a racial slur... Ecumenist Nov 2012 #110
What? I'm supposed to recognize you because you overuse Caps Lock? Fresh out of free passes 24601 Nov 2012 #111
WTF?!! You're the idiot who accused me of drawing the race card when I was referring to BOEHNER Ecumenist Nov 2012 #121
i want to be thin. neither will happen. roguevalley Nov 2012 #91
No comment Gregorian Nov 2012 #2
Me too John. We'll replace it with Medicare for All, including dental, optical and hearing services Scuba Nov 2012 #3
+mental justabob Nov 2012 #44
Agreed. I'm remiss. Thanks. Scuba Nov 2012 #55
Absolutely! loudsue Nov 2012 #48
+1000 nt ProudProgressiveNow Nov 2012 #49
Wonderful idea. Bernie Sanders really wants the dental. aquart Nov 2012 #53
YUP. Obama has outfoxed the awipes on the right once again graham4anything Nov 2012 #58
+ 1 ..n/t rsweets Nov 2012 #78
With a free genitalia wash with every urology exam! AAO Nov 2012 #71
Huh? Are you suggesting my position is unrealistic? Or am I reading too much into your post? Scuba Nov 2012 #72
Just baiting the republican trolls! I know you're not one, Scuba!! AAO Nov 2012 #74
you want I should kick troll-baiting AAO ass, Scuba? Skittles Nov 2012 #104
LOL I think AAO is AOK, but thanks, Sweetie. Scuba Nov 2012 #107
I'm not a troll AAO Nov 2012 #112
aw no AAO Skittles Nov 2012 #115
Whew! AAO Nov 2012 #116
YEE HAW! Skittles Nov 2012 #117
This is beyond thrilling, now stop! AAO Nov 2012 #118
Just anticipating the next R/W talking point. I should have been more clear. AAO Nov 2012 #113
They want to get rid of subsidies to the takers flamingdem Nov 2012 #103
That ozone_man Nov 2012 #119
Using some of that "political clout" your party just won?????? MaynardGeeKrebs Nov 2012 #4
Mr. Boner, what is your major malfunction? Blue Owl Nov 2012 #5
No. Just. No. eom BlueMTexpat Nov 2012 #6
Obama has already said he is willing to give in, so repubs are upping the demands nt msongs Nov 2012 #7
Yeah... If Obama hadn't mentioned compromise the Repubs would fall in line. JohnnyRingo Nov 2012 #23
Request denied. Panasonic Nov 2012 #8
OFA and gerrymandering daybranch Nov 2012 #40
We got totally screwed here in Ohio on gerrymandering. sunwyn Nov 2012 #75
"... a new federal law will be passed...?" How do you infer that, especially since redistricting is 24601 Nov 2012 #120
So John2 Nov 2012 #9
Let's Start With HIS Healthcare.... grilled onions Nov 2012 #10
FUCK YOU! chuckstevens Nov 2012 #11
NOT ONE FUCKING THING! It's almost unfathomable!! AAO Nov 2012 #73
I think he may want the fiscal cliff. Festivito Nov 2012 #12
He John2 Nov 2012 #19
OTOH, Boener can raise taxes and blame Obama and Democrats. Festivito Nov 2012 #108
Boehner can want a magic pony too, but he still won't get it. n/t Indi Guy Nov 2012 #13
Only if we get single payer instead. Best to put Boehner on the chopping block. nt valerief Nov 2012 #14
I would be down for that. bamacrat Nov 2012 #20
Republicans Robbins Nov 2012 #15
Spam deleted by gkhouston (MIR Team) Dubster Nov 2012 #16
Well, since they won the election, I guess we have t.... Hey! JohnnyRingo Nov 2012 #17
Uh, Mr. Boner...FUCK NO! SoapBox Nov 2012 #18
Give This Son Of A Bitch... azbillyboy Nov 2012 #21
Hey Boner Politicalboi Nov 2012 #22
You just keep thinking, Butch. That's what you're good at. Brother Buzz Nov 2012 #24
They never give up. The Republicans have been trying to destroy Social Security and Medicare LoisB Nov 2012 #25
How about chopping big oil tax breaks and subsidies? Andy823 Nov 2012 #26
are you kidding? Cut subsidies to Big OilNukesPharmaInsurance? wordpix Nov 2012 #97
fuck that.......n/t dhill926 Nov 2012 #27
What dhill926 said......n/t lady lib Nov 2012 #45
Big fat FTS on that, Bonehead. DinahMoeHum Nov 2012 #28
+1000 nt ProudProgressiveNow Nov 2012 #61
re:Boehner Wants Obamacare On The Chopping Block In Debt Negotiations allan01 Nov 2012 #29
The comments section at Cincinnati.com overwhelmingly anti boehner! alp227 Nov 2012 #30
Wow ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2012 #59
Cincinnati area is conservative leaning is it? alp227 Nov 2012 #94
thanks for that, alps. boner's playing with People's Health.. Cha Nov 2012 #76
K & R Change has come Nov 2012 #31
Screw Them fightthegoodfightnow Nov 2012 #32
Hey boner lyingsackofmitt Nov 2012 #33
Not surprised. YoungDemCA Nov 2012 #34
I expect gop to act in reprehensible ways like this. However, I blame dems for wiggs Nov 2012 #35
Boehner is playing to the insurance industry julian09 Nov 2012 #69
Actually Lefty Thinker Nov 2012 #80
it's b/c Dems are beholden to banks, Wall St, BigPharma, BigInsurance... wordpix Nov 2012 #98
Does GOP stand for Greedy Obstructive Pricks. If so, he exemplifies his party. olddad56 Nov 2012 #36
State races MATTER! Republicans got FEWER total Congressional votes in 2012 Thunderbeast Nov 2012 #37
Here's the typical Republican response: tblue37 Nov 2012 #38
Want to save some big time money? Implement SINGLE PAYER available to all !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! on point Nov 2012 #39
And I want Boehner on the chopping block. truthisfreedom Nov 2012 #41
Obamacare REDUCES the deficit Qutzupalotl Nov 2012 #42
he's out of his mind. barbtries Nov 2012 #43
he did not even factor in the election. Then again, he's paid by Kocheads to say this BS wordpix Nov 2012 #100
that right there InsultComicDog Nov 2012 #46
What district that this ass hat represent? Can't dems get his constituents to issue a recall or loudsue Nov 2012 #47
This makes me SO ANGRY!!! mrsadm Nov 2012 #50
WE WON! nobodyspecial Nov 2012 #51
hey boner.... madrchsod Nov 2012 #52
Simple meme to repeat verbatim Doctor_J Nov 2012 #54
simpler meme: Elections mean something and you lost wordpix Nov 2012 #99
If conservatives think they're angry... liberalmuse Nov 2012 #56
Denied. Man up, Boinger, your side LOST!! lastlib Nov 2012 #57
MARK MY WORDS: The people backing him will take it out on those in their "care" (and I'm NOT talking patrice Nov 2012 #60
Hahahahahahahah!!! adieu Nov 2012 #62
Great! Medicare for all, then. Sounds like a fair compromise. Would cut costs dramatically and emsimon33 Nov 2012 #63
You know what they say about wanting in one hand... Hestia Nov 2012 #64
I think he's snorting self-tanner again LynneSin Nov 2012 #65
Our debt is larger than our economy? apnu Nov 2012 #66
Looks like the House will turn blue in 2014 eringer Nov 2012 #67
yeah, time to work on that next wordpix Nov 2012 #101
You've got to be kidding me lillypaddle Nov 2012 #68
Too much absurdity for one day.. I'm gonna break! AAO Nov 2012 #70
You guys don't get it. no_hypocrisy Nov 2012 #77
Yeah...no /nt Ash_F Nov 2012 #79
Alcoholic control freak graywarrior Nov 2012 #81
I recall Reagan in 1980 accusing Democrats of "Trying to thwart the will of the people" Douglas Carpenter Nov 2012 #82
how much more money will they waste trying to take away something from the people 2Design Nov 2012 #83
You know,,, Sophiegirl Nov 2012 #84
What "Massive Expense"? DallasNE Nov 2012 #85
screw that They_Live Nov 2012 #87
I've got a better idea Boner... Downtown Hound Nov 2012 #88
Learning from the BEST, eh Boehner ???!!! tomm2thumbs Nov 2012 #89
These mother fuckers just don't get it. NYtoBush-Drop Dead Nov 2012 #90
I thought the ACA was "the law of the land"? mark eagledove Nov 2012 #92
The 2 parties will find a way to go over the cliff while being able to reasonably blame one another trouble.smith Nov 2012 #93
yeah right, blame Dems equally when it's repukes obstructing whatever it is wordpix Nov 2012 #102
I didn't say that. trouble.smith Nov 2012 #105
Will the RW Fringe Break The Last Congress's Record For Trying To Repeal HCR? TomCADem Nov 2012 #95
"probe whether the administration is using taxpayer funds inappropriately." Boner's gonna get that wordpix Nov 2012 #96
Then hang onto the door handle, Mr. Boner, as I press down on the accelerator over this "cliff" Kennah Nov 2012 #106
Really Sir ... GeorgeGist Nov 2012 #109
Looks like the do nothing congress will be at it again for four more years. sarcasmo Nov 2012 #114
Boner is just posturing for the tea party. n/t Lil Missy Nov 2012 #122
No surprise there, right? Hekate Nov 2012 #123
Want in one had and shit in the other bonehead...nt and-justice-for-all Nov 2012 #124
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