Blocking mental health parity is just wrong. Granted, the bigger problem is the healthcare delivery system in the US, but this is at least an intermediate step. Speaker Hastert is again blocking the bill, but I hope he's above pure politics and lobbying when it comes to this bill.

It will be interesting to see how the Congress shakes out in the next election. Daily Kos is doing an amazing job not only covering these races, but shaping them in some cases. "Speaker Pelosi" is probably out of reach, but anything goes in this race. If the Republicans want an issue other than culture wars and spending, why not start with "doing the right thing for the people." That's mental health parity, to start.