Provision in Reid Health Care Bill Could Hurt Dems in California
When I read last night that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid released his healthcare proposal, I was all but certain that no matter what was in the bill, California’s junior Senator, Ma’am Barbara Boxer, would vote for it, given how she marches in lockstep with her party. But, now that various bloggers and congressional staffers have been reading the behemoth bill, we know it contains at least one provision which may make it difficult for her to support the legislation.
This provision could alienate one of the core constituencies of California Democrats, the aging men and women of Beverly Hills and LA’s Westside. On this issue, she and another Bay Area Democrat might be willing to break ranks with her party. Indeed, appearances suggest that §9017 might be troublesome for her. ”Harry Reid and his Democratic band of friends want to impose a 5% excise tax on all elective cosmetic surgeries (those which are not needed to repair deformaties or injuries caused by an accident or disfiguring disease).“
It seems ol’ Harry has really put Ma’am in a bind, either vote her constituents’ interest or her party’s interest.
That said, I don’t think the meant to put Ma’am in a bind (though he has). Given the talk of tension between Reid and the Speaker of the House, one wonders if the Nevada Democrat put that provision in specifically to spite Nancy.
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Ma’am is voting for this one, nothing will stop her. I’m sure those constituents from BH and Marin are simply booking their trips to Costa Rica, combine vacation with a few procedures.
The hospitals there are quite good, Drs. trained here, since it is a very stable country they already do a brisk medical business. Up until now with Canada, I’m sure they can accommodate Americans.
Comment by Leah — November 19, 2009 @ 9:17 pm - November 19, 2009
Why would Nancy ever have to pay the tax? She’s already had so much Tijuana-grade face work done that no one will ever doubt that the purpose of her future surgeries is to repair all of those hideous deformities and disfigurements. Clearly she’s entitled to the exemption. Now, if Congress ever imposes a tax for being a revolting elitist cu*t or enacts a cap-and-trade program specifically targeting the carbon emissions of flying monkeys, well then she’ll have to pay through the nose, but until then…
Comment by Sean A — November 19, 2009 @ 9:17 pm - November 19, 2009
Oh please, it’s Boxer. She”l complain that 5% isn’t nearly big enough!
Comment by Sonicfrog — November 19, 2009 @ 10:24 pm - November 19, 2009
what a classy joint you run here Daniel.
Comment by Tano — November 20, 2009 @ 12:06 am - November 20, 2009
Yes, it is a classy joint, Tano. Why do you think you’ve been asked to leave so many times?
Comment by Sean A — November 20, 2009 @ 2:35 am - November 20, 2009
You gave them too much credit. Since when do these people read the bill?
Comment by Liz — November 20, 2009 @ 6:53 am - November 20, 2009
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Comment by PatriotMom — November 20, 2009 @ 7:38 am - November 20, 2009
Just picture all the support Pelosi, Feinstein and Boxer will get for the “Boob & Botox” Tax back at home….
Comment by Spartann — November 20, 2009 @ 8:37 am - November 20, 2009
A 5% tax on Nancy’s Botox treatments alone should erase our national debt.
Comment by Bruce (GayPatriot) — November 20, 2009 @ 10:41 am - November 20, 2009
“….repair deformaties or injuries caused by an accident or disfiguring disease.”
I’m sure plastic surgeons are already working on creative coding which will soon be included in pricey continuing education seminars.
Comment by pj — November 20, 2009 @ 5:34 pm - November 20, 2009
I’ll agree w/pj on that. ‘Erectile Disfunction’ anyone?
Comment by The_Livewire — November 20, 2009 @ 7:17 pm - November 20, 2009