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45. F@(k u Van Hollan

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Fri Feb 15, 2013, 08:28 PM

Feb 2013

Negotiate for lower drug prices for the VA and stop undercutting the PResident.

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Democrats Willing to Consider Medicare Cuts, Van Hollen Says [View all] Judi Lynn Feb 2013 OP

Cutting Medicare and Medicaid is among the most short sighted ways to do this. PDJane Feb 2013 #1

And what's he 'willing to consider??? elleng Feb 2013 #10

But is it really a "cut" in actual services? Thats what really matters. cstanleytech Feb 2013 #47

So a single Rep., Van Hollen, is now the entire Democratic Party? sinkingfeeling Feb 2013 #2

+1 Auggie Feb 2013 #4

He is my congressman who represents a very progressive district! He has to know Liberal_Stalwart71 Feb 2013 #36

Well.. ReRe Feb 2013 #49

Van Hollen undergroundpanther Feb 2013 #52

He's just too ReRe Feb 2013 #54

I confronted on his support for the Iraq invasion even when most of his district Liberal_Stalwart71 Feb 2013 #55

Well, that's good news... ReRe Feb 2013 #56

"wring inefficiencies" is not necessarily a bad thing, tho! Remember that Obama already did CTyankee Feb 2013 #60

I just took a long look at his web page and I have come to the conclusion that he is littlemissmartypants Feb 2013 #42

I live in his district and came to that conclusion years ago. Chan790 Feb 2013 #53

Pretty provocative and misleading headline on the source article... Richardo Feb 2013 #3

Right, and no surprise, unfortunately. * elleng Feb 2013 #7

Like 90% of recipients get Part B anyway bluestateguy Feb 2013 #12

There's no there there. hay rick Feb 2013 #27

What Van Holland says is Wellstone ruled Feb 2013 #5

Sad, but true. nt PassingFair Feb 2013 #6

And VanHollen SAID: elleng Feb 2013 #8

Misleading and inflammatory headline bluestateguy Feb 2013 #9

+1 JoePhilly Feb 2013 #11

Right, and thanks. elleng Feb 2013 #16

Voters willing to consider incumbent cuts, Demwing says demwing Feb 2013 #13

I have seen this guy with a fake smile plastered on his face refusing to give a straight answer forestpath Feb 2013 #14

Understand 'combining' and 'wring inefficiencies out?' elleng Feb 2013 #15

Fourth time's the charm -- Maybe klook Feb 2013 #18

Which is at times too much for me to take. elleng Feb 2013 #21

Understand " billions of dollars in Medicare cuts under the right circumstances" when the forestpath Feb 2013 #20

Once Democrats start . . . another_liberal Feb 2013 #17

Considering the combining of Medicare Parts A and B is not a benefits cut. (n/t) klook Feb 2013 #19

THANKS, klook. elleng Feb 2013 #23

Does your head hurt? Richardo Feb 2013 #25

Yes, it did, Ricardo. elleng Feb 2013 #31

I sincerely hope . . . another_liberal Feb 2013 #24

Hey, cool klook Feb 2013 #58

What would it mean for Medicare recipients if they combined JDPriestly Feb 2013 #28

I'm no expert, but klook Feb 2013 #30

Thanks and good work, klook. elleng Feb 2013 #35

Thanks, elleng klook Feb 2013 #37

What would it mean for Medicare recipients if they combined JDPriestly Feb 2013 #29

So will the be cutting to people that make over x amount of dollars Javaman Feb 2013 #22

Is Van Hollen willing to face a primary challenge if he considers that Coolest Ranger Feb 2013 #26

You running against him, elleng Feb 2013 #33

hahaha I wish I live in North Carolina but I think we need to start playing Coolest Ranger Feb 2013 #40

Of course, when they go against us, elleng Feb 2013 #41

So is he saying this just to get his name in the headlines Coolest Ranger Feb 2013 #43

No, this is an interview probably requested by, and reported in Bloomberg. elleng Feb 2013 #44

It's never going to happen though Telly Savalas Feb 2013 #51

Oh really tell that to the tea party Coolest Ranger Feb 2013 #57

I doubt this idea will fly in Democratic party circles. Nika Feb 2013 #32

Cutting down on Medigap policies will really enrage middle-class (or formerly middle class) retirees amandabeech Feb 2013 #61

To be clear about what he said, for those who want information: elleng Feb 2013 #34

WHO KNOWS ANYTHING ABOUT THIS and WHAT IT MEANS? littlemissmartypants Feb 2013 #38

Medicare has no reason to be even spoken of in these negotiations. Cleita Feb 2013 #39

No, everything should be spoke of. cstanleytech Feb 2013 #59

F@(k u Van Hollan NYtoBush-Drop Dead Feb 2013 #45

You can't get this done with looking only at discretionary spending. You also can't get it done 24601 Feb 2013 #46

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The DC tag team: Bad cop, worse cop. blkmusclmachine Feb 2013 #50