***Official Political Discussion Thread***

[truballa101]

Sean walked out like "I ain't built for this ****."

It's only been a little over 100 days. No way he can keep this up

 

[rolaholic]

@kylegriffin1:

Sens. McCain and Graham urge the Senate to take up Russia sanctions legislation after Corker and Cardin strike a deal to table sanctions

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8o

 

[IATT]

 

[IATT]

http://www.politico.com/story/2017/05/02/donald-trump-religious-liberty-executive-order-237888

 

[rolaholic]

Isn't Gorka on his way out?

How a legit neo-nazi got security clearance in the first place is beyon...actually not really

 

[Belgium]

If da holy spirit gave you a pre-existing condition for being a sinner, simply move to another state if you want better coverage. Hardly a big effort if you save 6 months of salary. Sick people don't need friends or family anyway, that'll only distract them from their penance to da Lord.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article148094229.html

 
U.S. Rep. Robert Pittenger Tuesday defended his support of a provision in the Republican health care proposal that would let some states charge more for coverage of pre-existing conditions, telling reporters that, “People can go to the state that they want to live in.”

“States have all kinds of different policies and there are disparities among states for many things: driving restrictions, alcohol, whatever,” he told reporters in Washington. “We’re putting choices back in the hands of the states. That’s what Jeffersonian democracy provides for.”

According to Talking Points Memo, Pittenger was asked if people with pre-existing conditions could be charged more under the American Health Care Act, the Republicans’ latest health care proposal.

Congress is debating the proposal which currently would let some states get a waiver from federal mandates, allowing some insurers to charge higher premiums to those with pre-existing conditions.

An amendment from Rep. Tom MacArthur, R-N.J., lets states apply for waivers from the existing law’s required “essential health benefits,” including maternity, mental health and emergency care, and from rules that generally mandate the same rates for people of the same age, regardless of their medical conditions.

Under the amendment, states could obtain a waiver from a part of the Affordable Care Act that prohibits insurers from charging higher rates to people with pre-existing conditions. To qualify for a waiver, a state would have to have an alternative mechanism such as a high-risk pool or a reinsurance program to provide or subsidize coverage for people with serious illnesses.

In a statement to the Observer, Pittenger said the latest GOP proposal “does not eliminate protections for pre-existing conditions.”

“The legislation does give states the flexibility to choose which solution is best for their unique circumstances,” he said. “Current law remains in force unless an individual state chooses to serve those with pre-existing conditions through another risk-sharing or reinsurance program. Even then, those individuals cannot be charged more if they maintain continuous coverage.”

He said the Talking Points reporter “was operating from a false assumption.”

“Those who believe that big government, one-size-fits-all policies best serve the American people have trouble understanding legislation which protects those in need while giving states flexibility in how to meet those needs. Historically, individuals have relocated states because of tax advantages and other reasons. States are attractive for multiple policy interests.”

Read more here: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article148094229.html#storylink=cpy

 

[Based Jesus]

 


Spicey casual walk out

April in front with the

 

Press Secretary not dealing with the press. What a time.

 

[IATT]

http://edition.cnn.com/2017/05/02/h...lunch-changes0724PMVODtopLink&linkId=37120970

 

[Belgium]

Net neutrality is just Obamacare for the internet b

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy...tly-guts-net-neutrality-authority/?comments=1

 Nine Republican US senators yesterday submitted legislation that would prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from ever again using the regulatory authority that allowed the commission to impose net neutrality rules. The "Restoring Internet Freedom Act" would prohibit the FCC from classifying ISPs as common carriers under Title II of the Communications Act and "from imposing certain regulations on providers of such service."

The Internet "is threatened by the Federal Communications Commission’s 2015 Open Internet Order, which would put federal bureaucrats in charge of engineering the Internet’s infrastructure," Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah). said in an announcement  yesterday. "That is why I am introducing the Restoring Internet Freedom Act, which would nullify [the] Open Internet Order and prohibit the FCC from issuing a similar rule in the future.”

Lee's bill was co-sponsored by Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ron Johnson (R-Wisc.), Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Ben Sasse (R-Neb.), and James Inhofe (R-Ok.). In the announcement, Cruz repeated his charge that net neutrality is "Obamacare for the Internet."

The full bill text isn't available yet, but it appears to be identical to another one proposed last year. That bill would have prohibited the FCC from issuing a new net neutrality rule "unless the rule is specifically authorized by a law enacted after enactment of this Act." There was also an "Internet Freedom Act" to wipe out net neutrality rules in 2015.

The FCC attempted to impose net neutrality rules without using its Title II authority in 2010, but Verizon sued and the rules were struck down in court. The FCC finally was able to impose net neutrality rules that were upheld in court after reclassifying ISPs as common carriers. Among other things, the rules prohibit ISPs from blocking, throttling, or prioritizing Internet websites and applications in exchange for payment. The latest court decision upholding the current net neutrality rules was also issued yesterday.

Meanwhile, the FCC's new Republican chairman, Ajit Pai, has proposed  overturning the Title II classification and net neutrality rules in his own "Restoring Internet Freedom" plan. Some Republicans in Congress support net neutrality legislation  that would ban blocking, throttling, and paid prioritization of Internet traffic without using Title II. But from what we know about Lee's bill so far, it appears the proposal wouldn't impose any type of net neutrality rules to replace the current ones.

 

[rolaholic]

@cnnbrk: Former Acting AG Sally Yates expected to contradict White House story on Michael Flynn in Senate testimony next week http://cnn.it/2qvJbQ1

 

[Black Lotus]

@cnnbrk: Former Acting AG Sally Yates expected to contradict White House story on Michael Flynn in Senate testimony next week http://cnn.it/2qvJbQ1

 

[RustyShackleford]

Thanks Obama.....

http://www.consumerreports.org/personal-bankruptcy/how-the-aca-drove-down-personal-bankruptcy/

So the ACA helped saved people's lives both literally and financially.

 

[elpablo21]

 

@cnnbrk: Former Acting AG Sally Yates expected to contradict White House story on Michael Flynn in Senate testimony next week http://cnn.it/2qvJbQ1

 

[RustyShackleford]

 
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@cnnbrk: Former Acting AG Sally Yates expected to contradict White House story on Michael Flynn in Senate testimony next week http://cnn.it/2qvJbQ1

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[Nike Jordan]

 

@cnnbrk: Former Acting AG Sally Yates expected to contradict White House story on Michael Flynn in Senate testimony next week http://cnn.it/2qvJbQ1

 

[EddieDoyers]

Sally in the cut gonna be like

 

[AEA18]

 

[wavycrocket]

 

[Black Lotus]

 

frank 

 

[noskey]

Stay safe, Sally.

....

 

[elpablo21]

 

[whywesteppin]

Sally's my girl.

 

[aepps20]

Is Da popcorn salted with LIBBIE TEARS B? Wake me up when u got more than conjecture and innuendo B. What's not conjecture is how Vlad got Da Coal Train poppin B.

 

[RustyShackleford]

Is Da popcorn salted with LIBBIE TEARS B? Wake me up when u got more than conjecture and innuendo B. What's not conjecture is how Vlad got Da Coal Train poppin B.

Imma sprinkle organic Hawaiian pink Sea Salt over the decomposing body of Da Don's political career. Da Chai Tea Latte Wave bout to wash Donny, da proof is in da creme brulee b

#KaleGang

 

[whywesteppin]

I'm crying libbie tears (of joy) watching this:




Sean? Sean! Sean!!!

It sounds like a kindergarten teacher trying to calm an angry kid.

SEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!