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And Corker was opposed to the senate bill until the provision from the house bill was added to it — a provision that could enrich Corker, other members of Congress and the potus.
The provision does nothing to lower the 1.5 trillion the legislation is projected to add to the national debt; and since Corker originally opposed the legislation because of its price tag, one can’t help but wonder why he’d suddenly change his vote.
so are you since you vote for democrats that routinely voted under Obama for pork and crap they never even bothered to read. remember pelosi and the " you have to vote for it to read it" crap?^ Is ok with kickbacks.The OP attempts to make 'greasing the palms' of politicians for their votes on bills is something new ... It's called 'PORK', and it has been going on for EVER.
'Cornhusker Kickback', anyone? Over 7,000 pieces of DNC-only Pork in Obama's failed 'Stimulus' Bill....
Never voted for the King of Pork....don't live in WV.so are you since you vote for democrats that routinely voted under Obama for pork and crap they never even bothered to read. remember pelosi and the " you have to vote for it to read it" crap?^ Is ok with kickbacks.The OP attempts to make 'greasing the palms' of politicians for their votes on bills is something new ... It's called 'PORK', and it has been going on for EVER.
'Cornhusker Kickback', anyone? Over 7,000 pieces of DNC-only Pork in Obama's failed 'Stimulus' Bill....
Bribery. Plain and simple bribery. Pure corruption. Our President and the Republican Congress are thieves.
There should be a way of stopping Congressmen from passing laws that fill their purses. Maybe make Congress exempt from paying taxes while in Congress, that wouldn't do it but laws and honesty do not seem to work.Bribery. Plain and simple bribery. Pure corruption. Our President and the Republican Congress are thieves.
Does the OP ... or anyone railing against 'deal-making' being done in DC on THIS SINGLE law ... REALLY think this has never happened before, that it is never done by BOTH sides?
WTF?
For those people, I have the following advice:
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Their political party comes first.Does the OP ... or anyone railing against 'deal-making' being done in DC on THIS SINGLE law ... REALLY think this has never happened before, that it is never done by BOTH sides?
WTF?
For those people, I have the following advice:
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Yes, politicians make deals to benefit their state and constituents...not themselves.
Their political party comes first.Does the OP ... or anyone railing against 'deal-making' being done in DC on THIS SINGLE law ... REALLY think this has never happened before, that it is never done by BOTH sides?
WTF?
For those people, I have the following advice:
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Yes, politicians make deals to benefit their state and constituents...not themselves.
#CorkerKickback Turns Up The Flame Under Senator For His Tax Vote Switch
Bob Corker says he had no idea the perk was in the bill because “I never saw the actual text” before supporting it.
Sen. Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) was still scrambling to do damage control Monday after it was revealed that he switched his vote on the GOP tax bill to yes soon after a tax deduction was added that could benefit his real estate investments.
Asked on ABC’s “This Week” on Sunday about the late addition to the tax bill, Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn (R-Texas) said it was meant to “cobble together votes” to pass the Republican measure. Corker was the only GOP senator remaining Friday who had declared his opposition to the bill. But by the end of the day, after the new deduction became part of the final bill, he issued a surprise statement announcing that he was backing the tax bill because it was an “opportunity” for business. Voting on the bill is expected to begin Tuesday.
Corker had long been opposed to the tax bill because of projections it would add an estimated $1 trillion to the federal budget deficits over 10 years. It’s possible that the latest version of the bill (with the government getting even less money with the new deduction) could mean even worse news for the nation’s debt. Corker’s switch was “so troubling” because nothing about his concerns about the deficit were addressed, tweeted Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.).
Corker is now being lambasted with the trending hashtag #CorkerKickback. The International Business Times has reported that Corker, other GOP leaders and Donald Trump and his family stand to pocket millions of dollars in reduced taxes under the new provision.
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There seems to be no honor in the House or Senate. Corker can't even be honorable on his way out the door.
