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Senate's Magic Number on Saturday: 60
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: healthcare, politics, democrats, republicans, congress )

Cal
- 5 hours ago - cnn.com
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid needs 60 votes in the 100-member Senate to overcome a certain GOP filibuster attempt and open the chamber's debate on its version of the health care reform bill
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"Obama Euphoria Officially Ends" - Public Debate - Hosted By: Volconvo Forums
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: obama, PresidentBarackObama, politics, government, America, americans, congress, debate, democrats, republicans, volconvo, political-satire, u.s., UnitedStates, WhiteHouse, news, world, Afghanistan, economy, business, unemployment, healthcare, war )

SirRobert
- 19 hours ago - care2.com
There is a widening gap occuring between President Barack Obama and his citizens in the United States and abroad, but there are those who still insist he is a viable political figure. This heated public debate has been created to reveal these issues.
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We Need Health Care, Not Insurance What Real Health Reform Looks Like
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: healthcare, healthcare, congress, Medicare For All, medicare )

Jill
- 2 days ago - counterpunch.com
A very complex, mandatory private insurance scheme recently passed the U.S. House. The public is being overwhelmed by sound bites on one hand about how great it is, on the other, how terrible. We are hearing few of the details that are actually in the bil
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Can Dems Resolve Their Abortion Split?
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: democrats, healthcare, politics, abortion, usa, congress )

Cal
- 3 days ago - time.com
Congressman Bart Stupak of Michigan, whose amendment restricting abortion coverage on all policies sold through the new insurance exchange paved the way for passage of health reform in the House of Representatives, vows that "there will be hell to pay" if
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Don't Be Afraid To Laugh At Obama, Because Everyone Else Is!
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: PresidentBarackObama, obama, cartoons, politics, government, democrats, republicans, satire, political-humor, world, u.s., UnitedStates, America, americans, society, jokes, congress, healthcare, unemployment, business )

SirRobert
- 3 days ago - politicalhumor.about.com
Political Humor has presented an excellent gallery of President Barack Obama politically incorrect cartoons. So join in the fun and bust a gut why don't you!?
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MomsRising.Org: Where Moms and People Who Love Them Go to Change the World. Tell Congress to Support the Healthy Families Act!
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: healthcare, congress, americans, economy, family paid sick days )

Jelica
- 6 days ago - momsrising.democracyinaction.org
Like 57 million people in the U.S., Desiree is not allowed to earn any paid sick days at her job. So on Tuesday, she testified before a Senate Committee about her family's experience with getting the flu and not having any paid sick days: "Families li
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Support the Re-Trial By Jury of Cynthia Johnson and the Removal of Judge Karimu Harvey
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: abuse, americans, congress, constitution, corruption, cover-up, crime, dishonesty, elections, ethics, freedoms, government, lies, media, news, obama, politics, propaganda, SupremeCourt, terrorism, usa )

CA
- 7 days ago - thepetitionsite.com
THE RECORDS STILL WEREN'T PRODUCED. AND MY ATTORNEY ANTHONY MACK SAID TO ME AFTER THE TRIAL, "SHE PRETTY MUCH SAID THIS IS WHAT SHE WAS GOING TO DO FROM THE BEGINNING". MEANING SHE WAS GOING TO FIND ME GUILTY AND EVERYONE ELSE INNOCENT. AND SHE DID..
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William Jefferson Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: corruption, government, dishonesty, politics, cover-up, congress )

Cal
- 7 days ago - nola.com
Former Rep. William Jefferson was sentenced Friday to serve 13 years in prison for what the lead prosecutor described as "the most extensive and pervasive pattern of corruption in the history of Congress."
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THE FUTURE OF CHOICE AND WOMEN'S HEALTH=Please Take Action!!!
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: congress, government, healthcare, republicans, democrats )

Tierney
- 7 days ago - ppaction.org
When it passed a historic health care reform bill, the House also adopted the Stupak amendment, a dangerous piece of legislation that would ban abortion from private and public insurance plans for millions of American women. Fortunately, the fight for wo
16 comments
Is AIPAC Still the Chosen One?
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: media, AIPAC, lobbying, influence, government, congress, obama, politics, u.s., news, usa )

Cal
- 8 days ago - motherjones.com
For decades, AIPAC has dominated DC's Israel lobby. But a popular president and dissent within the advocacy ranks could lead to a showdown on Middle East policy.
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Is AIPAC Still the Chosen One?
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: AIPAC, lobbying, Israel lobby, politics, news, obama, government, media, usa, congress )

Cal
- 8 days ago - motherjones.com
For decades, AIPAC has dominated DC's Israel lobby. But a popular president and dissent within the advocacy ranks could lead to a showdown on Middle East policy.
1 comment
Sen. David Vitter (R-Formaldehyde)
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: government, healthcare, politics, congress, lies, corruption, dishonesty, usa )

Cal
- 8 days ago - motherjones.com
why is Vitter so sympathetic to the formaldehyde industry? Campaign finance records show that many of Louisiana's big formaldehyde polluters happen to be--you guessed it--Vitter campaign donors. He's received $9,000 from Dow Chemical's PAC, $5,000 from Mons
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Sign the Open Letter From Democratic Congresswomen:Please Take Action !!
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: bushadministration, discrimination, congress, government, healthcare, republicans, democrats, politics )

Tierney
- 10 days ago - boldprogressives.org
The "Stupak Amendment" goes farther in restricting a women's right to choose than Republicans passed during the entire Bush presidency!
28 comments
ACLU: In How Many States Is It Legal to Fire or Refuse to Hire Someone Because They Are Gay or Lesbian?
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Human Rights, GLBT rights, employment discrimination, politics, congress, freedoms, government )

Jelica
- 10 days ago - secure.aclu.org
Firing or refusing to hire someone because they are gay or lesbian is legal in 29 states. And job discrimination against people based on gender identity is legal in 38 states. Now that you know, it's time to act. Tell your member of Congress to supp
14 comments
Poll: Confidence In Obama Slips More
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: PresidentBarackObama, obama, BarackObama, politics, government, poll, rating, u.s., UnitedStates, America, americans, society, democrats, republicans, policy, legislation, congress, usa, WhiteHouse, economy, healthcare, business, news, military )

SirRobert
- 10 days ago - msnbc.msn.com
The euphoria of 2008 is officially over, leaving America without any clear binding political direction. Even the most hardcore Obama fans are now beginning to thumb their noses and walk away in frustration. "Yes We Can" has now become "No We Can't"!
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