Try Shaming Them

Rethuglican Senators who have been stalling action on the 9-11 first responders aid bill are under increasing pressure -- even from the ranks of fellow wingnuts -- to stop obstructing the assistance. It's good to see the New York City firemen, policemen and emergency workers descend on the offices of Sens. John McNasty and Tom Coburn in particular. You can always count on a Rethuglican politician to wave the flag of 9-11 (see "America's Mayor" Rudy!) to try to gain political advantage. But in a choice between tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans and 9-11 first responder assistance, New York's finest need to wait their turn. . .and wait. . .and wait. . .

UPDATE: A deal was reached with blockading Rethugs and the Senate passed the bill this afternoon; it now goes to the House, where quick passage is expected.