Senator Robert Ryrd (D-WV) is the longest-serving congress member. Apparently he's
been fighting for a public option before there was even a public.
 

A Democratic senator from Arkansas is not sure if she'll vote for the health care bill because she wants to make sure that it's good for the people in her state.  I say, "Vote for the bill.  We'll fly all 7 people in your state to our New York doctors whenever they're sick!."

I am glad to see Newsweek using sex to promote the magazine(Sarah Palin cover).  The awful covers of the past were the most unattractive containing the ugliest people.  Now, I hope your highly trained publishing staff takes it to a new level.  Let’s have fold outs of Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, Molly Ivin ( oops sorry, past away),  and of course Michelle!.  These could be done tastefully…like that Burt Reynolds fold out years ago.  In order to be politically correct, how about Senators Bird, Reed, and maybe even commentators such as Keith Olbermann.  He is always looking for ways to promote himself-look at Sunday Night Football (talk about odd ball-it's like having Bozo in a discussion with scientists on Global Warming). I would add Limbaugh and some others, but they are not good looking enough for your high quality publication.  I suggest sticking to Liberals, The Beautiful People! Why, maybe your editors could win the Nobel Peace prize for Literature using sex.  After all, sex is true peace!   Gene Stray

Bill Clinton plans to visit Capitol Hill today to discuss health care legislation with Senate Democrats.  Clinton wants to be sure that any health care bill covers STD testing.

President Barack Obama signed a joint resolution of the Senate and the House that made Casimir Pulaski an honorary citizen, 230 years after the Polish nobleman died fighting for the American colonies against the British.   In a statement released today, Senator John McCain said, "It was a privilege and honor for me to fight along side this brave man."

The Obama administration should bar a $1.5 billion wind-farm project in Texas from receiving U.S. government stimulus funds because most of the power turbines would be made in China, Senator Charles Schumer said.   I say build the wind-farm in DC and power it with all the hot air coming from Congress. 

A state senator in New York wants to outlaw so-called “fish pedicures”. Dude, find a bigger “fish to fry”, OK? Besides, in this economy, the nail chick deserves the money if she's able to find the fish’s toenails!

Ted Kennedy's role in the President's Health Care Plan has been salvaged, at least, for now. Massachusetts' Governor will appoint The Fitness Guru, 94-year old Jack LaLanne, as Special Interim Senator. Upon hearing the news, Jack did 5,000 push ups!

Ted Kennedy will be laid next to his brothers in Arlington National Cemetery. In Honor of Senator Kennedy, a Bridge will be placed over the reflecting pool.