"Senate narrowly OKs benefit cuts" for poor, elderly.
"The bill, passed by a 52-47 vote, makes mild cuts to the health care programs for the elderly, poor and disabled, but leaves the food stamp program untouched.
"The measure also permits exploratory oil drilling in an Alaskan wilderness area. Five Republicans in the GOP-controlled Senate who oppose the drilling voted against the bill."
The War in Iraq Costs
$216,951,296,738
Makes ya wonder about priorities, when killing folks who are no threat takes precedence over health care for yer poor and elderly.