Bill to aid paralyzed vets blocked in SenateA bill promising more money for programs that help paralyzed veterans is part of a bundle of legislation tied up in partisan bickering in the Senate.
... The Democratic plan failed Monday on a 50-42 vote, leaving them short of the 60 votes needed to cut off debate on the package.
... It would provide $25 million for clinical research on spinal cord injuries, rehabilitation research and programs to improve the quality of life of people who are paralyzed.
When asked how he and his Party could justify voting against a paltry $25 million for paralyzed victims, many of them veterans, John McCain replied;
"Fuck 'em, let 'em pull themselves up by their bootstraps. No where in the Constitution does it say anything about supporting men who can no longer fight for this great country, my friends. Did you know Barack played basketball in Afghanistan?"
