Did She Really Say That with a Straight Face?
January 5th, 2010C-Span is challenging Obama to have the healthcare debate done on an open forum of C-Span, requesting transparency of the legislation process of the largest bill ever decided by Congress. Congress balked back saying that the process has already been very open. In fact, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi stated:
Pelosi said Congress had been transparent throughout the process.
“There has never been a more open process for any piece of legislation,” Pelosi said at a press conference. The Hill
Did she really say that with a straight face? Must be the botox!
Who here really thinks the entire healthcare process has been done in an open forum? Who thinks that the Democrats have allowed the Republicans in the negotiations process?
House and Senate Democrats intend to bypass traditional procedures when they negotiate a final compromise on health care legislation, officials said Monday, a move that will exclude Republican lawmakers and reduce their ability to delay or force politically troubling votes in both houses. AP
Can’t get any more open than that, right Nancy? Love that transparency.

