[Blindtlk] H.R. 3864 the American Energy and Infrastructure JobsFinancing Act

[Mike Freeman]

I agree. My point is that it's not quite time to hit the panic button yet.

Mike Freeman
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On Feb 8, 2012, at 21:51, "Steven Johnson" <blinddog3 at charter.net> wrote:

> Mike,
> 
> Thanks for the insight.  However, it is still something to keep an eye on.
> If it starts gaining more bipartisan support, then we need to worry.
> 
> Steve
> 
> 
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> JobsFinancing Act
> 
> Steve, Marsha et al:
> 
> If this bill were to pass, it would, indeed, be something to be afraid of.
> But keep your shirts/blouses on, guys. This bill was drafted in the House;
> the current administration had absolutely *nothing* to do with it. Consider
> which party is in the majority in the House. This bill is
> ideologically-motivated and panders to the electoral base that the majority
> feels it is beholden to. This bill will not pass the Senate (if, it is even
> considered) in its present form. It's too radical. Put another way, it's
> more posturing to gain brownie points with the Republican ideological
> conservatives. But nothing this will pass the Senate, let alone be signed by
> President Obama who, as I"ve said, had nothing to do with this.
> 
> What *may* be endangered by this bill and *might* get through the
> legislative process are provisions that weeken the so-called Connelly
> amendment that gives Randolph-Sheppard priority in revenue from highway
> rest-stops. We may yet have to protest. But nothing as drastic as the
> current House bill language has a chance of becoming law.
> 
> Mike Freeman
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> 
> 
> On Feb 8, 2012, at 20:45, "Steven Johnson" <blinddog3 at charter.net> wrote: