NYT: 22 Republicans, 20 Democrats Used Lobbying Firm's Statements In House Health Care Speeches

New York Times:

Statements by more than a dozen lawmakers were ghostwritten, in whole or in part, by Washington lobbyists working for Genentech, one of the world's largest biotechnology companies.

Read the whole story: New York Times

Comments

[sticksnstones]

Nothing new here if anyone had paid close attention to Joe Wilson's words at President Obama's speech before both chambers of Congress. What he actually said was " Liar Exclamation Point ".

Right on cue, and on his mark.

[damebee]

Well after all Joe Wilson had been an aide to Strom Thurmond deniedThurmond had fathered a black child and also had voted not to take down the Confederate flag. A true Southerner!

[jalowe1957]

Talk about a bunch of serial plagerists with not an original or independent thought between them!

[Dr Jimmy and Mr Jim]

Joe Wilson. Ever wonder what it would be like to have integrity, Joe? Every wonder what it would like to have respect, Joe? Stealing speeches from lobbyists... indeed. You're a bad, bad boy, Joe. Now go see Larry Craig so you can be appropriately punished.

[LeFlaneur]

It's a wonder they even bother showing up. May as well just give their office keys to a lobbyist and take a 2 year paid vacation on the taxpayers.

[damebee]

If these Congressmen are getting their talking points from lobbyists why are we paying their staffs and what do they do to earn them. $465,000 last I looked!

[Lori Bowles]

Not surprised always new they were a bunch of puppets. Wouldn't it be great if they had to write their own speeches? I wonder what they would say if they really had to express themselves. These people are so controlled they couldn't make a decision without checking in. Time to clean house on both sides of the isle.

[widdles]

OOPS!

[dfranz]

So...........big deal, I mean he's already in the back pockets of these lobbyists and if he happens to find a statement or 2 or even a speech while he's there....purely coincidence.

[disgustedwithall]

So it would seem since we send the crooks back time after time.. .. might it be best to blame the victims which is not a popular thing to do.. as USA does not like mirrors put before it.. and I doubt it we held congress up to mirrors... none of them would be shown..and we all know why...

[Bronxdude]

John “take the money” Boehner, the United States Senator from UnitedHealthcare.
Tom “where’s my check” Coburn, the United States Senator from Cigna.
Jon “no maternity care” Kyl, the United States Senator from Blue Cross / Blue Shield
Mitch “show me the money” McConnell, the United States Senator from Aetna.
Blanche “let’em eat cake” Lincoln, the United States Senator from WellPoint.
Joe “not for the people” Lieberman, the United States Senator from MetLife.
Mitch “12 pieces of silver” McConnell, the United States Senator from Humana.

[CrisOmg]

That our elected government officials are shills for everyone but their electorate is news in the same way the sun rose this morning is news.

[DimBulb2]

YOU LIE!





nuff said

[rudolph]

Can they actually feed themselves? It is hard to figure out what work these characters do.

[disgustedwithall]

Ole John and others in Swneate have several government retirement and medical programs already going for them as well as the cushy ones they voted for selves now. So why would they worry if 40,000 common folks die each year from lack of medical or that half of those 65 or older are at poverty levels.. thei buds and owners on Wall St keep their money flowing.. so to paraphrase Congress "What me worry, why?" Note the Swineator Lindsy beside cushy swineate programs will also get a Col or probably B Gen retirement from the USAF Reserve. so Dead on arrival, seems appropriate.. more so for 40,000 here each year..yep..ole John and all looking out for us.. wonder how much more help from them we can take?

[Politiqo]

Is it just me or is Wilson kute? WA-wa-wee-wa!! Manly, probably well-endowed, and aggressive.. give it me, babeeeeeee­eeeeeehhhh­hhhhhh!!!!­!!!!!

[Bloggerrogr]

How dare you all impugn the integrity of our fine, upstanding Representatives and Senators!

Don't you know we have the best Congress money can buy?

FWIW