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January 24, 2006

Dealmaking Behind Closed Doors~We Need Leadership You Can Trust

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We must move from closed doors to open doors, from exclusivity to inclusiveness. And not just in Washington, D.C., but also in Hamilton County.

Today, the Washington Post reported on closed-door dealmaking. The story is called "Closed-Door Deal Makes $22 Billion Difference: GOP Negotiators Criticized for Change In Measure on HMOs". Here is an excerpt from that story: The change in the Medicare provision underscores a practice that growing numbers of lawmakers from both parties want addressed. More than ever, Republican congressional lawmakers and leaders are making vital decisions, involving far-reaching policies and billions of dollars, without the public -- or even congressional Democrats -- present.

~John Bailes, Leadership You Can Trust
District 8 Commissioner

| By wjbailes | 10:25 AM

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