Republicans caught the Democrats in a last minute “stimulus” power play that cut Republican conferees out of the House-Senate negotiations to resolve a final version of the Obama “stimulus” package. Staff members from the offices of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) met last night to put together the “stimulus” conference report. They intend to attempt to shove this $1.3 trillion spending bill through in the dead of the night without Republican input so floor action can take place in both chambers on Thursday.

Chairman Mike Pence (R-Ind.) spoke about this latest version of Democratic “bipartisanship.” He said: “I think the American people deserve to know that legislation that would comprise an amount equal to the entire discretionary budget of the United States of America is being crafted without a single House Republican in the room.”

This is why the Republicans aren’t working with you, Barry. They aren’t being allowed in the room. It’s a giant scam they’ve got going here. Obama eviscerates Republicans for standing in the way of the Porkulus, while Reid and Pelosi ensure that no icky Republican ideas make their way into the bill. Win-Win.

Below, Rep. Tom Price (R-GA) discusses the Porkulus compromise deal, struck between Congressional Democrats and the White House, without Republican input or public oversight. Price chose to make his statement outside of Speaker Pelosi’s closed, locked door since Democrats had shut Republicans out of the discussions today:

Keep calling and emailing your Congressmen and women! Don’t forget turncoats Snowe, Collins and Spector. And sign the “No Stimulus” petition now! It will be presented this afternoon in Washington. Keep fighting!!

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