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  Will you actively support & bring forward John Conyers HR-676 The United States National Health Insurance Act

  Representative John Conyers is the lead sponsor for the only real universal health plan that provides coverage that is truly universal, comprhensive, affordable to inidviduals and families and controls overall costs. http://www.house.gov/conyers/news_hr676.shtml That plan also has more co-sponsors then any other plan in the House. http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:HR00676:@@@P Please make sure ...more »

  Representative John Conyers is the lead sponsor for the only real universal health plan that provides coverage that is truly universal, comprhensive, affordable to inidviduals and families and controls overall costs.

  http://www.house.gov/conyers/news_hr676.shtml

  That plan also has more co-sponsors then any other plan in the House.

  http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:HR00676:@@@P

  Please make sure that it is an active part of the discussion as we move forward to real health care reform.

  There are many proposals for “reform” of the U.S. health care system out there. For the newcomer it can be very confusing. Here are the four simple questions to ask of any health care proposal.

  1. Is it Universal? Does it cover all people? This would seem to be pretty basic, insofar as all other developed countries do it. But just being, or claiming to have, universal coverage is not enough. It is a common error to claim universality and then let it go at that. When thinking about a so-called health care reform proposal you must also explore how the proposal deals with items 2, 3 & 4:

  2. Is it Comprehensive? Does it cover all needed conditions, prevention, treatment? What care is included under the proposal? What care is not covered?

  3. How much is it going to Cost Individuals? Is it affordable year-in and year-out. How much does it cost you and your family if you are not sick? Can you afford to get sick. What is the total cost of the system to you and your family including taxes, premiums, deductibles, copays, uncovered conditions/expenses, coverage refusals. What is your total out of pocket costs? If you get sick are you going to go bankrupt?

  4. How much is it going to Cost Overall? What is the cost to the system, to the country, for example as a percent of GNP? How does it control costs. How is it paid for, and who is paying, all the pieces, direct and indirect?

  Too many folks fall for the trap of hearing “reform” or even “universal” and don’t realize that it is not really Universal Coverage, IF that Coverage is really “coverage” because it leaves you with too much legitimate care not actually covered, leaves you and your family with bankruptingly high out of pocket expenses when somebody

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  Submitted by dr.steveb 4 years ago

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  Why are the Republicans Setting the Agenda?

  Why is it that when the GOP had the majority, the Democratic minority was subject to Republican whims in terms of what bills are forced through and when, but now that the Democrats have the majority, they are still subject to the same Republican whims? What good is a majority in the legislative branches if our representatives still capitulate to Republican agendas?

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  Submitted by blackleatherrain 4 years ago

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  Carbon-Free, Nuclear-Free energy/climate strategy

  A recent book, Carbon-Free, Nuclear-Free: A Roadmap for U.S. Energy Policy, shows how the U.S. can achieve zero carbon emissions from the electricity and transportation sectors by 2050, while ending the use of nuclear power. Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) has introduced a climate bill that goes a long way toward implementing this type of energy future (much, much better than the Lieberman/Warner failure). Will you support the ...more »

  A recent book, Carbon-Free, Nuclear-Free: A Roadmap for U.S. Energy Policy, shows how the U.S. can achieve zero carbon emissions from the electricity and transportation sectors by 2050, while ending the use of nuclear power. Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) has introduced a climate bill that goes a long way toward implementing this type of energy future (much, much better than the Lieberman/Warner failure). Will you support the Markey bill, and will you push it in the next Congress?

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  Submitted by nirsnet 4 years ago

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  Windfall profits and war profiteers

  Why haven't we taxed windfall profits and demanded salary caps for executives of oil companies and others (Haliburon/KBR, Blackwater, Bechtel, Titan, Aegis, Custer Battles, General Dynamics, Nour, etc) who are reaping obscene profits from the prosecution of the war. Why not repeal the subsidies, demand repayment of same and tax the profits and tell them they can make their money back when Iraqi oil starts paying for the ...more »

  Why haven't we taxed windfall profits and demanded salary caps for executives of oil companies and others (Haliburon/KBR, Blackwater, Bechtel, Titan, Aegis, Custer Battles, General Dynamics, Nour, etc) who are reaping obscene profits from the prosecution of the war. Why not repeal the subsidies, demand repayment of same and tax the profits and tell them they can make their money back when Iraqi oil starts paying for the war? As it stands now, they will be reaping those benefits soon enough. Why should tax payers pay the bill AND send their kids AND THEN pay 3 times for gas what they were paying before we went?

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  Submitted by dxwoods 4 years ago

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  Special Prosecutor / Independent Counsel

  Madam Speaker - Given the refusal of several White House officials to obey subpoenas, and given the collusion of the Justice Department and the White House on several matters currently being investigated, why have you not called for a Special Prosecutor or Independent Counsel to investigate the numerous possible crimes by the Bush Administration? While I understand your stance on impeachment even if I do not share it, ...more »

  Madam Speaker -

  Given the refusal of several White House officials to obey subpoenas, and given the collusion of the Justice Department and the White House on several matters currently being investigated, why have you not called for a Special Prosecutor or Independent Counsel to investigate the numerous possible crimes by the Bush Administration?

  While I understand your stance on impeachment even if I do not share it, if you don't act (and act soon) to empower a Special Prosecutor to look into the possible crimes committed during George W. Bush's term in office, then they will likely never come to light.

  Many others have questions as to specific actions being investigated, or specific individuals who are ignoring congressional subpoenas, but what I'd like to know is since the White House has shown such contempt for the entire legislative oversight process, why don't you move forward with the only option remaining -- appointing a Special Prosecutor with wide-ranging ability to uncover the truth?

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  Submitted by chris 4 years ago

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  The Constitution

  Ms. Pelosi, Since you have taken impeachment "off the Table", just how do you intend to rein in this rogue regime that has trashed the Constitution, thrown away the Bill of Rights, lied the U.S. into this war, commits torture on prisoners, kidnaps people off the street and sends them to black prisons, has and continues to commit war crimes, feeds the military industrial complex and changes laws to suit their needs ...more »

  Ms. Pelosi,

  Since you have taken impeachment "off the Table", just how do you intend to rein in this rogue regime that has trashed the Constitution, thrown away the Bill of Rights, lied the U.S. into this war, commits torture on prisoners, kidnaps people off the street and sends them to black prisons, has and continues to commit war crimes, feeds the military industrial complex and changes laws to suit their needs without the Congress being involved whatsoever, signs treaties with foreign countries without Congressional approval and on and on and on.

  When are you going to start upholding the Constitution with your sworn oath to protect and defend that very document?

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  Submitted by tbelt 4 years ago

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  100% Failed Abstinence-Only Programs

  Why does the Democratic Majority refuse to put an end to failed abstinence-only programs that waste tax dollars and redirect those monies to proven comprehensive sexuality education?

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  Submitted by amie 4 years ago

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  Why not adopt the Bush administration approach of keeping "all options on the table" when discussing impeachment?

  I've noticed the Bush administration makes a point of saying that "all options remain on the table" with regard to what options the administration may employ to get compliance with its agenda from rogue states or adverse individuals. This seems a prudent policy since it allows for as much leverage as possible during negotiations. Speaker Pelosi, why have you taken the opposite approach and taken impeachment "off the ...more »

  I've noticed the Bush administration makes a point of saying that "all options remain on the table" with regard to what options the administration may employ to get compliance with its agenda from rogue states or adverse individuals. This seems a prudent policy since it allows for as much leverage as possible during negotiations.

  Speaker Pelosi, why have you taken the opposite approach and taken impeachment "off the table"? Doesn't this significantly limit your negotiation leverage? If not, why not?

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  Submitted by tonydross 4 years ago

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  LOST EMAIL

  Does it bother you that Karl Rove has accidentally lost all of his email — but, thanks to illegal surveillance, he might still have all of yours? Now that Telcos are immune from CIVIL lawsuits will you pursue CRIMINAL charges against those responsible for telling the Telcos that it was legal to spy on any and all Americans? Please address your answer to Joseph Nacchio, former CEO of Quest Communications, who has since ...more »

  Does it bother you that Karl Rove has accidentally lost all of his email — but, thanks to illegal surveillance, he might still have all of yours?

  Now that Telcos are immune from CIVIL lawsuits will you pursue CRIMINAL charges against those responsible for telling the Telcos that it was legal to spy on any and all Americans?

  Please address your answer to Joseph Nacchio, former CEO of Quest Communications, who has since lost his freedom and to Quest shareholders who lost lost their shirts when Quest was denied government contracts.

  PS I am not a Quest shareholder or subscriber.

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  Submitted by dxwoods 4 years ago

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  Who Gave You the Right to Alter the Constitution?

  With all due respect, your statement that "impeachment is off the table" is a flagrant violation of our Constitution and your oath of office. No one, not even the Speaker of the House, has the authority to take any part of the Constitution off the table. No one. How much damage have you done to the our nation and to the standing of Congress by your action? What will you do to help repair this damage? In light of the ...more »

  With all due respect, your statement that "impeachment is off the table" is a flagrant violation of our Constitution and your oath of office. No one, not even the Speaker of the House, has the authority to take any part of the Constitution off the table. No one.

  How much damage have you done to the our nation and to the standing of Congress by your action? What will you do to help repair this damage? In light of the fully documented illegal actions by Bush and Cheney, how do you continue to justify your violation of the Constitution and your oath of office?

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  Submitted by david 4 years ago

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  A Competitive Healthcare System

  Madam Speaker, The healthcare system of the country has become uncompetitive in the world market. As you must know, we spend about 1.5% of GDP on healthcare services, but still have tens of millions without health insurance, leaving them to fend for themselves. Hundreds of thousands of families have gone into bankruptcy due to health problems. In most advanced countries, healthcare costs less than 1% of GDP and everyone ...more »

  Madam Speaker,

  The healthcare system of the country has become uncompetitive in the world market. As you must know, we spend about 1.5% of GDP on healthcare services, but still have tens of millions without health insurance, leaving them to fend for themselves. Hundreds of thousands of families have gone into bankruptcy due to health problems. In most advanced countries, healthcare costs less than 1% of GDP and everyone is effectively covered. Healthcare costs are often shifted to companies, leaving their products at a competitive disadvantage on the world market.

  The only real solution to this is a one-payer system, similar to the British system. This kind of system has been proposed by Rep. Dennis Kucinich and others in Congress, yet it never seems to get to a vote. Will you use the power of your office as Speaker to make sure that this is thoroughly discussed in Congress and at least one single-payer proposal makes it to a vote?

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  Submitted by libthink 4 years ago

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  What WOULD Be An Impeachable Offense?

  If nothing in Kucinich's 39 articles of impeachment introduced thus far for Bush and Cheney strikes you as impeachable, could you please describe in detail one specific offense that you think WOULD be impeachable?

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  Submitted by david 4 years ago

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  Would you support an independent investigation of 9/11 in light of all the evidence ignored by Bush's Commission?

  As David Griffin so profoundly showed us in his book, "The 9/11 Commission Report: Omissions and Distortions;" Bush's cover-up attempt, like everything else he does, was an abismal failure. Most people who have spent time examining the available information come away with the knowledge that 9/11 was another "Gulf of Tonkin incident." A "false flag" operation. Virtually every poll taken shows that most Americans feel ...more »

  As David Griffin so profoundly showed us in his book, "The 9/11 Commission Report: Omissions and Distortions;" Bush's cover-up attempt, like everything else he does, was an abismal failure. Most people who have spent time examining the available information come away with the knowledge that 9/11 was another "Gulf of Tonkin incident." A "false flag" operation. Virtually every poll taken shows that most Americans feel that U.S. Government personnel were actively involved in, or at least, had prior knowledge of, and could have stopped this horrendous event.

  The number of "conspiracy" converts, their books, articles, DVDs, and web sites continue to grow with each passing day. This festering wound will not heal by ignoring it. It must be addressed by a truly transparent and independent group with proper funding and the power to subpena. Would you help restore our faith in America by pushing for this committee?

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  Submitted by mikirch 4 years ago

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  Impeach!!

  We be countin' on ya'all to do the right thing!!!!

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  Submitted by joeg4us 4 years ago

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  Legalise Same Sex Marriages

  I believe that ALL Sexes have the right to marry whoever they want. Who has the right to tell another person who they can or cant marry?? I think they need to pass the the Bill giving Same Sex Parents the right to marry.. I belive that if they can do it in Canada and other states,why not In Ohio to!!! I think they should make it legal everywhere. God made everyone different for a reason and People should have a right ...more »

  I believe that ALL Sexes have the right to marry whoever they want.

  Who has the right to tell another person who they can or cant marry??

  I think they need to pass the the Bill giving Same Sex Parents the right to marry..

  I belive that if they can do it in Canada and other states,why not In Ohio to!!!

  I think they should make it legal everywhere.

  God made everyone different for a reason and People should have a right to be and marry whoever they wish,ITS NOONES BUSSINESS!!!!!

  This thing about it being a sin is garbage,I mean who has the right to tell another human being who they can marry as long as they are of Legal age(18)

  I'm Not Gay/Lesbian but I believe in being practical and Why take someone's Constitutional Rights away for what someone else belives in,Its wrong!!!

  They All Deserve to be happy like the rest of us...

  What do I have to do or say to help!!!!!

  Thank You

  Sincerly

  Robin Phelps

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  Submitted by robinphelps44 4 years ago

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  Abstinence Only Sex Education ... symbol and substance

  Madame Speaker Despite every single study showing that abstinence-only sex education is ineffective (if not counterproductive) and that the vast majority of funding goes to organizations closely aligned with extreme elements of the Republican Party, can you explain to us why there is a single penny of taxpayer money going to these programs with the Democratic Party in control of both the House and Senate? And, with ...more »

  Madame Speaker

  Despite every single study showing that abstinence-only sex education is ineffective (if not counterproductive) and that the vast majority of funding goes to organizations closely aligned with extreme elements of the Republican Party, can you explain to us why there is a single penny of taxpayer money going to these programs with the Democratic Party in control of both the House and Senate?

  And, with all due respects, how many $billions are going to similarly wasteful programs?

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  Submitted by siegead 4 years ago

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  Quality of Life for Indigenous Americans

  Speaker Pelosi, Recently, the Prime Ministers of Canada and Austraila have issued formal apologies to their indigenous communities for past atrocities at the hands of their federal governments. How do you feel about the current status of Native Americans and Inuit peoples in the United States? Have you seen a change in poverty rates, access to higher education, health care, etc... in your time in office? What can ...more »

  Speaker Pelosi,

  Recently, the Prime Ministers of Canada and Austraila have issued formal apologies to their indigenous communities for past atrocities at the hands of their federal governments. How do you feel about the current status of Native Americans and Inuit peoples in the United States? Have you seen a change in poverty rates, access to higher education, health care, etc... in your time in office? What can congress do to improve the quality of life for Indigenous communities, both on and off reservations? What can it do differently than it already has done?

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  Submitted by archmeg 4 years ago

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  FISA

  Madame Speaker, I ask simply, will you actually protect and defend the Constitution of the United States of America from all enemies, foreign and domestic? Your oath of office. There are too many instances of violations of the Constitution and Bill of Rights committed by the Bush Administration to list here (not to mention outright crimes), although many have listed them already, and repeatedly. No (wo)man is above ...more »

  Madame Speaker,

  I ask simply, will you actually protect and defend the Constitution of the United States of America from all enemies, foreign and domestic? Your oath of office. There are too many instances of violations of the Constitution and Bill of Rights committed by the Bush Administration to list here (not to mention outright crimes), although many have listed them already, and repeatedly. No (wo)man is above the law. You have held strong to your statement of Impeachment being off the table with incredible backbone, why is that you cannot exert the same backbone to protect not only the Constitution, but the American People as well? If it is a matter of campaign contributions, would you please let us, the American People, know what the price is so we can be "represented fairly" too?

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  Submitted by cbears8586 4 years ago

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  Exclusivity Provision on FISA

  Madam Speaker, You and others, including Senator Feinstein, have repeatedly referenced the exclusivity provision of the proposed FISA bill as a protection against lawbreaking by this administration. Given the fact that the original 1978 bill already had a similar exclusivity provision, and that this administration has already claimed the authority to violate any law it chooses, two questions arise: 1) Why do you expect ...more »

  Madam Speaker,

  You and others, including Senator Feinstein, have repeatedly referenced the exclusivity provision of the proposed FISA bill as a protection against lawbreaking by this administration.

  Given the fact that the original 1978 bill already had a similar exclusivity provision, and that this administration has already claimed the authority to violate any law it chooses, two questions arise:

  1) Why do you expect this exclusivity provision to offer any more protection than the original one did; and

  2) what will Congress do over the next six months to restore its relevance in the "checks and balances" system of American governance?

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  Submitted by hekebolos 4 years ago

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  Eliminating the Profit Motive from Government

  Madam Speaker, In recent years we've seen many government services outsourced in whole or in part. (We call this "piratizing" them, because it amounts to stealing from the government coffers.) The Bandits claim that this makes services cheaper. Of course, the "savings" are illusory and the companies providing these services then add on a profit, making the result as expensive or more so than the same services done by ...more »

  Madam Speaker,

  In recent years we've seen many government services outsourced in whole or in part. (We call this "piratizing" them, because it amounts to stealing from the government coffers.) The Bandits claim that this makes services cheaper. Of course, the "savings" are illusory and the companies providing these services then add on a profit, making the result as expensive or more so than the same services done by a government agency.

  So far, much of this increased expense has been hidden because the private companies don't provide the same quality of service. Will you make sure that any government service that is performed by a private entity conform to the following rules:

  (1) It should be subject to the same audit and sunshine statutes as the government agency that employs it or that it replaces. In particular, all business transactions it has should be open to government auditors.

  (2) It should provide the same opportunities for unionization as the agency that employs it or that it replaces. If that agency is unionized, then the subcontractor should automatically be unionized.

  (3) It should provide the same healthcare and pension rights to employees that the federal government does.

  (4) Profits should be limited to a maximum of 10% over operating costs, a fair profit for a guaranteed business opportunity.

  (5) All whistleblower laws that apply to the federal government should automatically apply to service companies.

  (6) All subcontractors and their subcontractors, recursively, should employ only people entitled to work in the U.S.

  Are you willing to personally put forth legislation that sets these standards for future contracts and phase out any existing contract that doesn't conform to them over the next five years? (BTW, there should be no exception for defense contractors.)

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  Submitted by libthink 4 years ago

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  The inaction of Pelosi

  Speaker Pelosi, Compromising to win an election is certainly understandable, but not when it involves ignoring criminal activities against the American people. By refusing to arrest those who ignore rightful subpoenas as well as taking impeachment "off the table" for our current President despite his administration's criminal behavior, are you afraid that you too might one day be held accountable for your inaction? ...more »

  Speaker Pelosi,

  Compromising to win an election is certainly understandable, but not when it involves ignoring criminal activities against the American people.

  By refusing to arrest those who ignore rightful subpoenas as well as taking impeachment "off the table" for our current President despite his administration's criminal behavior, are you afraid that you too might one day be held accountable for your inaction? Are you aware that your inactions condone their behavior and set a precedent for future politicians to abuse the American people?

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  Submitted by davism97 4 years ago

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  Mme. Speaker: Are you in favor of bringing contempt charges against Karl Rove for failing to honor the subpoena that was issued

  And, if not, then why not?

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  Submitted by sabbadabba 4 years ago

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  Burning more oil is not the answer

  With all the debate around offshore drilling, ANWR, and oil prices, why isn't the debate clearly focused on the fact that we cannot pursue a plan that assumes we can continue to use oil until it is gone? If we do that, the impact on the climate will be catastrophic, so we have to focus on non-fossil fuel solutions.

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  Submitted by askthedr 4 years ago

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  torture

  I've read that you have personally witnessed the U. S.'s torture of prisoners. Why do you continue to support it? Do you not think it is morally and legally wrong?

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  Submitted by phyllismbrown 4 years ago

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  Legal Explanation Requested

  Speaker Pelosi, as a practicing attorney in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for just short of 30 years, I am curious to know what is your legal explanation under the Constitution which justifies your heretofore steadfast avoidance of the impeachment process which, as you have often stated, "is off the table" since just after the mid-term Congressional elections in November, 2006?

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