And the words that are used for to get the ship confused
Will not be understood as they're spoken
For the chains of the sea will have busted in the night
And be buried at the bottom of the ocean. --- Bob Dylan
A nation is judged by how it cares for its most vulnerable.
American seniors deserve to live with dignity and with a sense of security.
--- Bernie Sanders ---
Yesterday, the US Senate passed by voice vote a Re-authorization of the Older Americans Act of 1965. The vote was 75 for -- 25 against. I think many times a senator of one party or another will vote contrary to his parties agenda to please a segment of voters in his state knowing how the vote the vote is trending and knowing his yea or nay will not affect the ultimate outcome in the slightest degree. This vote might tip the scales of a state that might go from red to blue or vice-versa. The House of Representative is a way different can of worms.
In the house, it's the Speakers job to try to bring some order and coherence to the various ideas and groups. A herculean task akin to herding a clowder of cats.
I haven't been able to find out when the House might debate funding and passage of this Senate bill. Hopefully before they all go home for their August vacation. I wouldn't count on this happening though and certainly not holding my breath.
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