12/25/09 TERROR ATTEMPT: Explosives on Northwest/Delta flight from Amsterdam to Detroit

Updated by FactReal on Dec. 28, 2009 (this page will be updated as more info comes in)

UNDERWEAR BOMBER: the Christmas Day bomb terrorist The Attack Terrorism on NWA Flight 253 – Al Qaeda connection Terrorist tries to explode powdery substance aboard flight, BBC: -Passengers on the Northwest Airlines Flight 253 operated by Delta on Christmas Day say a man was overpowered after trying to ignite an explosive device as the Airbus 330 approached Detroit from Amsterdam. - The plot was organized by al-Qaeda leaders in Yemen after the suspect made contact with a radical imam in the country through the internet. - They reportedly sewed bomb materials into the suspect’s underwear. - The plane was carrying 278 passengers. The Heroes Passengers’ Quick Action Halted Attack Meet hero Jasper Schuringa The Terrorist Terrorist identified: Meet the wealthy terrorist (H/t: Drudge) - Nigerian named Abdul Farouk Umar Abdulmutallab: - 23-year-old son of Alhaji Umaru Mutallab, former economics minister of Nigeria and retired chairman of First Bank of Nigeria - Was an engineering student at the University College London (UCL) where students say he always did the bare minimum of work - His father reported Abdul’s radical activities (like joining al-Qa’ida) to the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, capital of Nigeria - Lives in an apartment building where flats have sold for up to £2.5m - Is a devout Muslim - Was on a terror watch list - His student-visa request to re-enter Britain was refused because he applied to a fake college - His father was surprised that his son had been allowed to travel to the U.S. after he had reported him to the authorities - The US had known for at least 2 years that the suspect could have terrorist ties said an official briefing on the attack - Abdul used cash to purchase his airline ticket on December 16 in Nigeria - He took his window seat, number 19A (right above the wings and the fuel tank) - He had only one piece of hand luggage and none in cargo (unusual for someone who was allegedly planning a 2-week stay in Detroit
	Christmas Day Terrorist
	Wealthy terrorist lived in expensive London apartment
The Connections: London link (video): This terrorist had lived in London until last year. Al Qaeda Connection (video): Al Qaeda in Yemen declared war on US days before attempted plane bombing Yemen Connection: - The 23-year-old terrorist spent months in Yemen being trained for the Christmas Day suicide mission. - He is connected to al Qaeda by the same radical imam, American-born Anwar Awlaki, who is linked to the American Army major accused of opening fire at Fort Hood in November. - The bomb used was built in Yemen by a top al Qaeda bomb maker, according to investigators. Stupid Reactionary Rules from American Authorities Amazing! The terrorist gets charged as a criminal not as a terrorist/ enemy combatant: Read the Criminal Complaint (PDF) (H/t: FoundingBloggers) This was an act of war: This terrorist was not caught trying to rob a grocery store…he did everything he could to kill 278 passengers and many more civilians on the ground. His terrorist attack did not succeed because of the passengers’ heroic act to stop him, a faulty detonator, and/or luck. But the terrorist gave his 100% to carry on an act of terrorism. He must be charged as a terrorist. New rules for passengers…don’t stop terrorists: After passenger saves a plane from terrorist bombing– new rules require heroic passengers to stay seated during last hour of flight Additional stupid, reactionary rules: Passengers will be allowed one carry-on item. (Didn’t they hear that Abdulmutallab’s bomb was not in his carry-on, it was sewn into his underwear.) Another stupid rule: One hour before landing blankets and pillows will be removed. (More reactionary rules just because the terrorist covered himself with a blanket to detonate his bomb.) What if the terrorist would’ve carried his bomb in breast implants, will they ask women to remove them before boarding?	Christmas Day Terrorist's flight connection

12/27/09 Obama’s Homeland Security Sec. Janet Napolitano says the “system worked” (video) [update 12/28/09: Napolitano Now Says Terror Prevention System ‘Failed Miserably’]
12/27/09 Another attempt on a Sunday’s Detroit-bound flight by another Nigerian?:

The same Detroit-bound Northwest Airlines flight that was attacked on Christmas Day saw another security scare Sunday after a confrontation with a Nigerian who spent about an hour locked in the bathroom.

Liberals want to perpetuate the myth of the poor, oppressed jihadist…but the facts prove them wrong

12/28/09 Al-Qaeda Takes Responsibility For Detroit Terror Attempt
12/28/09 Al-Qaeda says plane attack was a response to U.S. attack on group in Yemen (H/t: Drudge)
12/28/09 Finally: After 3 days, Obama gives his flaccid comment on Detroit terrorism: His speech is perfunctory:

Obama doesn’t bother to wear a tie. He hastily reads a belated statement describing the incident like a small-town sheriff’s deputy rather than the leader of the free world…not looking at the camera and directing his statements at our enemies.

Liberals failed again: They defend the enemy and despise Americans

Liberals believe most of their fellow citizens are benighted troglodytes [who would respond with] xenophobic hate-crimes…It wasn’t the threat of al Qaeda-trained bombers blowing up Detroit-bound planes that concerned them. Rather, liberals feared that Americans might blame the Obama administration for failing to protect them from terrorists or — perhaps even worse — demand action against the violent extremists who want to kill us all.

Time to grow a pair
These terrorists must be treated as terrorists and must be killed before they kill us. Here is a list of Islamic attacks since 9/11.
Coward, silly rules are not going to keep us free and alive. These Islamic terrorists hate us because they want to hate us. The Crusades? Ah, yes, the Crusades were started by the Muslims with their prophet Muhammad in 630 A.D. The European Crusades started in 1096 A.D. to stop the Islamic Imperialism. United States did not exist then. (Another thing your teacher hid from you.)

Political correctness and utopian rationalization are blinding us, and will take us down.

MERRY CHRISTMAS: Ancient Writers Prove Jesus Is Not a Myth

Evidence: Ancient writers (Non-Christians, enemies, and early Christians) wrote about the birth of Christ, His life, teachings, miracles, crucifixion, and resurrection.

They also wrote about the faith and lives of the disciples and early Christians. Here are the links to some of their writings (most translated).

ANCIENT WRITERS & THEIR WORKS:	NATIVITY PAINTINGS:
FLAVIUS JOSEPHUS (37-100 A.D.) was a first century Jewish historian and soldier He wrote about life and resurrection of Jesus. Antiquities XVIII, 3:3	The Adoration of the Magi, Pieter Aertsen, c. 1560
CELSUS was 2nd century Greek philosopher and opponent of Christianity Celsus sought to ruthlessly ridicule and disprove Christianity. But in doing so, he left proof of the existence and life of Jesus. He wrote on the Virgin Birth, Jesus’ baptism, Jesus’ Divinity, Jesus’ Miracles, the Apostles, John the Baptist. He bears witness to the antiquity of the apostolic writings – he refers to the Gospels of Matthew, Luke, and John; and makes allusions to quotations from the New Testament. True Discourse	by Franz Von Rhoden
CORNELIUS TACITUS (55-120 A.D.) was a Roman historian Tacitus verifies the Biblical account of Jesus’ execution at the hands of Pontius Pilate who governed Judea from 26-36 A.D. during the reign of Tiberius: Annals XV, 44
GAIUS SUETONIUS TRANQUILLUS (69-130 A.D.) was a Roman biographer Suetonius records the expulsion of the Christian Jews from Rome (mentioned in Acts 18:2) and confirms the Christian faith being founded by Christ. Life of Claudius, 25.4	The Nativity (fresco) by Giotto, c.1305-06
LUCIAN OF SAMOSATA (120- ~180 A.D.) was a Greek writer Lucian was a noted satirist of the second century, spoke scornfully of Christ and the Christians. The Death of Peregrinus 11-13
PLINY THE YOUNGER (62?-113 A.D) was a Roman magistrate Pliny the Younger admits to torturing and executing Christians who refused to deny Christ. A recurring theme in the correspondence between Pliny and Trajan is the willingness of the true believer to die for Christ. This would hardly be reasonable if they knew He never existed! Pliny’s letter to Emperor Trajan, Epistulae, Vol X, No. 96 (in Latin here)	Nativity with Saints Francis and Lawrence by Caravaggio, 1609
CLEMENT OF ROME (?-98? A.D.) was a bishop of Rome Clement confirms the ministry of the disciples and some of the basic tenets of early Christianity. Corinthians 42
IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH (? – ~100 A.D) was the bishop of Antioch He reinforces early Christian beliefs in the letters he penned while in prison. Even when execution was imminent, Ignatius refused to recant his faith. Letter to the Trallians, 9:1 Letter to the Smyrneans, 1 Magnesians XI	The Adoration of the Magi by Peter Paul Rubens, 1634
QUADRATUS OF ATHENS (126 A.D.) was an Athenian bishop and direct disciple, 1634 of the Apostles He is generally regarded as the first Christian apologist. Quadratus points out the fact that a few who were healed and resurrected by Jesus lived until modern times. Eusebius IV III, 2	The Adoration of the Magi by Da Vinci, 1481-2
ARISTIDES THE ATHENIAN (126 A.D.) was a 2nd century Greek Christian author Aristides describes the treatment of Jesus by His own people, the Jews, and contrasts their beliefs with those of the Christians. Apology XIV-XV	Adoration of the Shepherds by Gerard Van Honthorst, 1622
JUSTIN MARTYR (~100 – 165 A.D.) was possibly the most well-known early Christian apologist He was an educated pagan philosopher who converted to Christianity around 130 A.D. Being a thoroughly educated man, Justin weighed the evidence carefully before accepting his new faith and explains to the reader he made his decision only after careful consideration and research. First Apology, 34, 46, 50 Dialogue with Trypho, 77 97, 107-8	Mystic Nativity by Botticelli
HEGESIPPUS (110 A.D. – 180 A.D.) converted to Christianity from Judaism after extensively researching the Gospel story Instead of accepting the Gospel story at the word of others, he traveled extensively throughout Rome and Corinth in an effort to collect evidence of the early Christian claims. Hegesippus provides important testimony that the stories being passed around were not watered down, embellished, or fabricated. The History of the Church	Nativity (in an Antiphonary) by Francesco di Giorgio Martini, c. 1460

[Sources: pending]

MORE FACTS:
- NON-CHRISTIANS PROVE JESUS’ RESURRECTION
- THE REAL THANKSGIVING STORY – As Written by the Pilgrims
- CHURCH & STATE SEPARATION IS A MYTH

WELCOME TO TYRANNY! Senate approved ObamaCare on Christmas Eve, 2009

Despite great opposition from Americans, the U.S. Senate just passed their bill for Obama’s health care.
All while we were sleeping!

Christmas Gift from Government
- How the votes went down - Why Americans oppose Obamacare

LOG: SENATE VOTED FOR OBAMACARE – Christmas Eve 2009 (approved 60-39)

Updated by Factreal on December 24, 2009 (this page will be updated as more info comes in….)

DEMOCRATS CHRISTMAS GIFT: THEY PUSHED OBAMACARE EVEN IF YOU DON’T WANT IT
While we are enjoying our Christmas holidays, Democrats in the U.S. Senate rushed to pass ObamaCare -
an intrusive bill that will negatively affect our lives and our country.
- Why Americans oppose Obama’s Health Care Reform
- An Analysis of the Senate Democrats’ Health Care Bill (Summary)

LATEST: U.S. Senate advanced Obamacare this week. 12/21/2009, 1:18AM- Senate passes first vote: 60-40. 12/22/2009, 8:10AM: Second vote passes: 60-39. 12/23/2009 Senate voted on several items (scoll down for info) 12/24/2009 7:16AM Senate passes ObamaCare – final vote: 60-39 7:32AM Senate approves to raise federal debt limit from $12.1 Trillion to $12.4 Trillion (more trickery) – final vote: 60-39 (scroll down for updates) REPORTING WAS VIA: Live video from the Senate floor via: C-span2 Videos of Senators: C-span Blogs/Twitter: @philipaklein, @stewsays, Senatus, Michelle Malkin: Sunday showdown Part I, Part II; GatewayPundit, Michelle Malkin: Sneaky Saturday, Jill Stanek	Christmas Gift from Government
WHAT AMERICANS ARE SAYING: On Twitter: @redhk, @kerpen, @wonkroom, #healthcare, #hcr, #tcot, @JillStanek ACTION: - Contact your Senators - NATIONWIDE VIRTUAL VIGIL: starts Sunday, December 20th – 9pm ET - St. Louis, MO: “Keep Your Stinkin Gift” Christmas Protest at Senator McCaskill’s Office-Wednesday at Noon (Photos here) - Lincoln, NE: “Don’t Tread on My Christmas” Protest at Senator Ben Nelson’s office at 6pm - Nebraska petition: Give Senator Ben Nelson the Boot - ‘Tyranny Eve’ Protest: 6AM Christmas Eve Gathering on Capitol Hill to Protest Health Care Reform

SATURDAY 12/19/2009 AM– Democrat Senator Reid finally released his proposed bill: Senate Health Care Bill (Reid’s Managers’ Amendment, 383-pages): PDF	12/19/09 Democrat Senator Reid finally releases his Amendment to ObamaCare (image of Dems Senate site 12/19/09 AM) -
- Full Health Care Bill (H.R. 3590: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, 2074-pages): PDF
8:30AM-3:48PM- Senate clerks read Senator Reid’s Amendment. Reading the bill is not obstruction – it is common sense: Americans have to right to know what our representatives are voting for. 10AM- Senator Ben Nelson (D-NE) caved: - He announced that he dropped his so-called opposition after changes made to the bill on abortion provisions. (We all know these are pure smoke screens.) - Bribes: Dems Give Nebraska Special “Lifetime” Medicaid Break For Nelson’s Vote (Video) - Nelson’s support gives the 60th vote Reid needs to pass the bill. 10:50AM- Democrat Senator Reid (D-NV) says he has the 60 votes to pass the healthcare bill (ObamaCare) in the Senate. 3:48PM- The clerk has finished reading Reid’s amendment introduced today. The Majority Leader (Democrat Harry Reid) is now blocking all additional amendments. (H/t: Tweet via Senatus) 5:40PM- Senate adjourns until 1 tomorrow. Debate only. First procedural health vote on Monday just after 1 a.m.

SUNDAY, 12/20/2009
1PM- Senate resumes general debate on Senate Bill till 11pm.
PM- CBO already revising its Demcare math: CBO blog (H/t: StewSays)
2:47PM- Democrat Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) threatens Republicans with Day of Judgement:
He accuses Republicans of “desperate, no-holds-barred mission of propaganda, falsehood, obstruction and fear.” Without knowing, Sen. Sheldon is projecting – he is describing Democrats’ tactics (i.e., 2 people are dying every 10 minutes, the bill will cover 60 million new patients but it will be deficit neutral and there will be no rationing, …) (video at 1:47 mark)
Democrat Sen. Whitehouse: Obamacare Opponents Are Birthers, Right-Wing Militias & Aryan Groups (Video). That’s a liberal being compasionate!
3:35PM- Democrats stopped Republican Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) from submitting amendments, again.
5:40PM- Republican Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ) responds to Democrats’ accusations ObamaCare opponents of inciting “vindictive passions” and “delaying tactics.” Sen. Kyl reminds Democrats that Democrat Majority Leader Senator Reid is the one who scheduled the vote for 1AM.
11:30PM - Senate goes to recess till midnight when they are going to vote.
12:00AM- Senate back in session.
1:08AM- Senators are voting.
1:18AM- U.S. Senate advances Obamacare with 60-40 votes: All 40 Republicans voted against. All 58 Democrats and the 2 so-called independents approved cloture vote which means the Senate approves ObamaCare…so much for moderate Democrats. As expected, the left is monolithic. From now on, you can’t say Sen. Lieberman is a moderate. Moderate Democrats = unicorns.
Bribery worked for Democrats: Senate Played Pork Politics at Its Worst to buy Democrat Sen. Ben Nelson’s vote, Democrats will force taxpayers “to pick up the tab for 100% of the cost of the bill’s Medicaid expansion in Nebraska – forever. Vermont got $250 million in extra federal Medicaid funding to prevent [Democrat Senator] Bernie Sanders from bolting from the left….A previous deal had already added $300 million in extra Medicaid funding for Louisiana to secure [Democrat] Sen. Mary Landrieu’s vote,” and, Democrat Sen. Dodd asked for the misterious $100 million inserted in the Senate bill.
Cash for Cloture I, Cash for Cloture II
1:30AM-The Senate is now in recess until noon tomorrow, at which time it will continue “post-cloture” debate on ObamaCare.
More cloture votes coming this week.

MONDAY, 12/21/2009
NOON- Senate is back in session.
1:31PM- Democrats stop Republican Senator Grassley from submitting an amendment.
3:48PM- Republican Senator Kyl (R-AZ) explains the Senate rules: The strange hours sheduled for debate and votes for this week were set by the Democrat Majority Leader Senator Reid (D-NV).
4:35PM- Democrat Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) says that the U.S. comes behind Cuba in infant mortality. Cuba? Did Sen. Boxer hear that in Cuba there is a widespread practice of forced abortions as soon as there are any indications of problems with the fetus? Does she trust what Castro writes on a piece of paper?
7:40PM- Senate goes to recess till tomorrow at 7AM for the second vote.

TUESDAY, 12/22/2009
7:18AM- Senate back in session. Votes coming soon.
8:10AM- Second cloture motion (the entire health care bill) passes: 60-39, 1 non-vote. GOP Sen. Inhofe non-vote: He is in Tulsa celebrating 50th wedding anniversary with wife. Will be back for votes at end of week. Debate started.
9:00AM- Republicans speak against the unconstitutional individual mandate forcing Americans to buy insurance under penalty of law.
11AM- Democrat Landrieu (D-LA) continues pushing the fallacy that because Obama won last year, people must not oppose his health care reform. (Only dictators think that an election determines who will be censured for 4 years.) She makes sardonic comment that GOP Sen. McCain has to realize he lost last year’s elections. (Does that mean he can’t talk during Obama presidency?)
She continues her lies about cost-cutting in the Senate HC Bill. (American Spectator).
3:30PM- GOP & Dems agree to have final vote for 8am Thursday – Christmas Eve (Via Politico)
3:49PM- GOP Sen. McCain responds to Dem. Sen. Mary Landrieu’s (D-LA) sardonic comments (That McCain lost last year’s presidential elections). McCain reminds her that he won her Louisiana state last year.
5:20PM- Democrat Senator Casey’s illogical case for ObamaCare: He says the bill will guarantee more health care at less cost while cutting taxes. He even says they will make Medicare solvent but fails to mention they will cut $483 billion from Medicare (CBO, page 10) to finance the bill. Rations, anyone?
5:44PM- GOP Senator LeMieux (R-FL) explains how seniors will be affected with ObamaCare taking from the seniors’ Medicare program to finance ObamaCare. He describes Democrats’ illogical funny math.
7PM- Senate is adjourned until 9:45 a.m tomorrow. Health votes after 2PM.

WEDNESDAY, 12/23/2009
9:50AM- Senate is back in session. Votes coming after 2 p.m.
10:46AM- Democrat Sen. Conrad is blaming Bush for high debt and poor economy. He says that Obama inherited the mess. He makes it sound as if Democrats just arrived in Washington in 2009. He fails to mention that Democrats won the House majority in 2006 and have shared 50-50 votes in the Senate for years. He fails to mention that Obama was a U.S. Senator participating in the decisions, and that a liberal Democrat policy created the economic mess when government forced banks to lend to risky borrowers.
11:25AM- GOP Sen. Gregg says “This is a scam.” He is on a roll lifting the Democrats’ corrupted veil.
11:35AM- GOP Senators continue listing the Cash For Corruptocrats. “If this bill were so good, Democrats would not need to bribe senators.”
12:13PM- Angry comedian Democrat Sen. Al Franken talking about the scary tactics and the rancorous behavior during this health care debate. Franken says we will be able to go online and buy insurance. No one told him we already can do that without ObamaCare, for example, eHealthInsurance.com. He asked for extra 2 minutes – he got it. (Remember, Franken refused to give Sen. Lieberman the extra time on 12/17/09. Yep, Fraken exemplified the rancorous behavior he is now criticizing.!!)
1:00PM- Republicans bring up again the unconstitutionality of the bill. GOP Sen. Ensign: “This will massively expand the powers of the Federal government.” “Why did we pass Cash-For-Clunkers if government could force people to buy a car?“
1:15PM- Budget Office Rebuts Democratic Claims on Medicare
1:37PM- GOP Sen. Hatch talks about how the majority of Americans (60%) are against Obamacare. Hatch talks about the arrogrance of powers. He mentions Democrat Senator Whitehouse’s speech demonizing those who oppose Obamacare. Sen. Whitehouse meant every word and he also exemplified the rancorous behavior Franken mentioned.
2:13PM- Marjority leader Democrat Sen. Reid announces that Senate is about to take up to 7 votes relating to health bill: Tally is here:
2:17PM- Senators are voting on Sen. Ensign’s (R-NV) constitutinal challenge to the health care bill’s mandate to purchase health insurance.
- It was defeated by a vote of 39 to 60.
2:47PM- Senators voting to waive Budget Act regarding Sen. Corker’s (R-TN) procedural motion claiming the bill violates budget rules.
- A motion to waive any violation was adopted by a vote of 55 to 44. A simple majority was needed.
3:00PM- Final vote will be tomorrow at 7AM.
3:00PM- Sen. John Cornyn’s (R-TX) appeal of a ruling earlier today by the Senate Parliamentarian that a violation of Senate Rule 44 (paragraph 4a) was not enforceable on this bill.
- A motion to waive this appeal and accept the Parliamentarian’s ruling was adopted, 57 to 42. A simple majority was needed.
3:20PM- Senators voting on Sen. Hutchison’s point of order that bill violates 10th Amendment of U.S. Constitution
- It was defeated by a vote of 39 to 60.
3:39PM- Thus, Senate rejects all GOP constitutional challenges to health care bill.
3:40PM- Senate voting on Sen. DeMint’s amendment to ban the practice of trading earmarks for votes. This vote will require 67 votes to pass.
- A motion to table (kill) the motion to suspend was adopted by a vote of 53 to 46.
4:00PM- Senator voting on adopting Sen. Reid’s amendment into the official bill.
- Adopted 60-39
4:18PM- Senate’s final procedural vote limiting debate and setting up final vote tomorrow at 7AM.
- Adopted 60-39
4:35PM- Democrat Sen. Harkin wanted to move final vote for today 6PM. Republicans oppose. Republican then ask to have vote for January. Democrats oppose.
5:10PM Republicans explain the negative impacts on the deficit and debt.
5:40PM Democrat Sen. Baucus: “There’s no double accounting here. There are separate accounting regimes, procedures here used for all trust funds.” (Via philipaklein)
7:10PM- GOP Sen. Crappo explains the Democrat’s trick on Reid’s bill: Government will collect taxes for 10 years, but only pay out benefits for the last 6 years. (So, it gives the impression we will be saving money. That’s why the CBO said this bill is “deficit neutral”! But what after 10 years?)
8:30PM- Senate in recess till tomorrow at 6:45AM. Health care vote expected at 7AM!!

12/24/2009 THURSDAY, CHRISTMAS EVE
6:45AM- Senate back in session. Senate will vote on ObamaCare and increasing the debt ceiling.
6:54AM- McConnell: “The one test for any bill was whether it would lower costs. This bill fails that test.” (Via Senatus)
6:57AM- Reid: Insurance companies will not be able to deny coverage because of pre-existing condition. (Let’s see how long will insurance companies last.)
7:06AM- Senate voting for ObamaCare: Health care bill passes in the Senate 54-33 (Majority was needed to pass)
7:10AM- Democrat Senator Reid votes wrong!! (Maybe is God talking to him) BUT… he then votes in favor for government power grab and votes ‘yes.’
7:16AM- Senate passes ObamaCare – final vote: 60-39
- Another proof moderate Democrats do not exist (like the Unicorns)
- Welcome to tyranny!
7:32AM- Senate voting to raise federal debt limit from $12.1 Trillion to $12.4 Trillion
(more government trickery)
- Passes 60-39

DEMOCRATS AGENDA: NO TRANSPARENCY
Democrat Senator Reid finally authorizes to unveil his proposed bill on Saturday morning, just before going to debate and vote.
Democrats want vote before Christmas eve while Americans are enjoying Christmas.
Democrats want to avoid public scrutiny.

CHRISTMAS WEEK SCHEDULE IN THE U.S. SENATE – Democrat timeline:
√ –SATURDAY, DEC 19th — 7:20 am – Final passage on DoD approps bill. Note: After the DoD bill is dispensed with, Leader Reid can file cloture on the manager’s amendment, the substitute amendment and the overall bill on health care.
√ –SUNDAY, DEC 20th — Wait for cloture to ripen
√ –MONDAY, DEC 21st — 1 am – Cloture vote on Managers’ Amendment
√ –TUESDAY, DEC 22nd –7 am – Cloture vote on substitute
√ –WEDNESDAY, DEC 23rd — 1 pm 2pm— Cloture vote on overall bill
√ –THURSDAY, CHRISTMAS EVE — 7 pm 8am 7am– Final passage vote on health care reform

MYTHBUSTERS
-Democrats are the majority in both houses of the U.S. Congress, so Republicans cannot stop them:
111th Congress (2009-2011): U.S. SENATE
Majority Party: Democrat (58 seats)
Minority Party: Republican (40 seats)
Other Parties: 1 Independent; 1 Independent Democrat (both vote mostly Democrat)
Total Seats: 100
111th Congress (2009-2011): U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Majority Party: Democrat (257 seats)
Minority Party: Republican (178 seats)
Total Seats: 435

- CBO: Revised Bill Raises Taxes and Spending More than Original One
- It is unconstitutional to force Americans to buy insurance.

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