Eight reasons why U.S. Senate won't pass bill congratulating Yankees

1. GOP worried that Yankee Stadium Steak House is secret gay meeting spot.



2. Democrats squeamish about supporting Yankee overspending.



3. In fierce debate, Sen. Jim Bunning claims to still pitch for Phillies.



4. Republicans oppose taxpayers picking up tab for Chien-Ming Wang surgery.



5. Sarah Palin claims Phillies closer faced Yankee "death panel."



6. Sen. Harry Reid's attempt to attach public health care option to bill backfires.

7. White House refuses to sign any measure because World Series was played exclusively on Fox.

8. Sen. David Vitter nabbed with A-Rod's phone number.