Today's Washington Times is reporting that House Democrat leaders plan to offer a resolution of disapproval this week if Congressman Joe Wilson does not apologize formally to Congress for his outburst at the President's speech on healthcare. Just as a side note, it's interesting that according to MSNBC on Friday:
"Today, for the first time as far as we know, the administration is backing a provision that would require proof of citizenship before someone could enroll in a plan selected on the exchange."
Up until now, there was no plan to verify citizenship; in fact, the idea was voted down in the House. Congressman Wilson was telling the truth; he was telling it in a fashion that was not appropriate, but he was telling the truth. By demanding another apology (after the President accepted the first one), the Democrats are trying to draw attention away from the truth. This is politics and is not necessary at this time. The healthcare bill is major legislation; it needs to be discussed and analyzed by grown-ups--this move by the Democrats in the House does not help the process.
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