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US Politics & Gov't News tagged with USA

CBO: Senate Health Plan to Cost $849 Billion
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: healthcare, government, politics, democrats, usa )

Cal
- 1 day ago - msnbc.msn.com
Measure would add coverage for 31 million, reduce deficit over 10 years
8 comments
Let Them Eat Zoloft
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: healthcare, healthcare, politics, government, usa, corruption )

Cal
- 1 day ago - motherjones.com
So far, just about every new turn in the health care battle is confirming what many have known for some time: The US health care system is run largely for the benefit of these corporate giants, rather than for the American people, and no piece of legislat
19 comments
Take Action: Aid, Not Troops, in Afghanistan
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: petition, usa, war, terrorism, politics, military, obama, government, ethics, americans )

Daphna
- 1 day ago - go.sojo.net
The following letter is being issued by over a dozen Christian leaders to President Obama, as he considers a new strategy in Afghanistan. Please add your name to the letter, and we'll send a copy to the White House.
13 comments
Can Dems Resolve Their Abortion Split?
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: democrats, healthcare, politics, abortion, usa, congress )

Cal
- 2 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
3 comments
U.S. Climate Bill Could Boost Economy By $111B, Study Says
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: climate bill, republicans, democrats, economy, usa, media, government )

Cal
- 2 days ago - climatebiz.com
As Republican senators in the U.S. attempt to delay proposed climate change legislation on the grounds that it could harm the country's economy, a major study from three influential universities suggests that a robust climate bill would have the exact opp
8 comments
Fact Check: Palin's Book Goes Rogue on Some Facts ..{Just a Darker Shade of Gray?}
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: abuse, americans, bush, candidates, corruption, cover-up, crime, dishonesty, elections, ethics, government, lies, mccain, media, news, politics, propaganda, republicans, terrorism, u.s., usa, war )

Wolfweeps
- 4 days ago - newsminer.com
EDITOR'S NOTE - An occasional look at assertions by government officials and others on how well they adhere to the facts. WASHINGTON - Sarah Palin's new book reprises familiar claims from the 2008 presidential campaign that haven't become any truer over
30 comments
Indigenous Peoples Day - Take Action
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: petition, u.s., usa, obama, government, ethics, dishonesty, americans, constitution, freedoms, politics )

Daphna
- 5 days ago - change.org
The truth is, columbus was lost, and it was the indigenous people who discovered columbus. Do you really want to celebrate the legacy of a man who committed heinous crimes against the indigenous peoples throughout the Caribbean and Americas?
24 comments
Gates Bars Torture Photos' Release
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: cover-up, obama, politics, government, usa, troops, military, news )

Cal
- 5 days ago - motherjones.com
Defense Secretary Robert Gates has used powers granted to him by a controversial new law to block the court-ordered release of numerous photos of detainee abuse, government lawyers revealed in a court filing [PDF]
5 comments
Questioning a 'Commander-in-Chief' for Focusing on Indians
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: obama, politics, government, usa )

Cal
- 5 days ago - indiancountrytoday.com
n the waning minutes of the day-long White House Tribal Nations Conference, held Nov. 5, President Barack Obama performed two duties: He said goodbye to the hundreds of leaders of sovereign Indian nations whom he invited to Washington, and addressed the h
4 comments
Let's Make a Deal
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: healthcare, healthcare, obama, news, politics, usa )

Cal
- 6 days ago - prospect.org
A look at the lobbying groups that shelled out the big bucks to influence health-care reform.
4 comments
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
- 6 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..
46 comments
Urge Attorney General Eric Holder to Take the Next Step Toward Justice. -Take Action
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: petition, usa, troops, obama, military, government, ethics, americans )

Daphna
- 6 days ago - secure.aclu.org
Attorney General Eric Holder announced that a group of Guantnamo detainees, including defendants charged with participating in the 9/11 attacks, will be prosecuted in federal court rather than in the Guantnamo military commissions. This i
7 comments
URGENT! TAKE ACTION NOW! Petition to Senators re: Women's Rights!
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: USA, health care bill, S 1796, women, women's rights, pro-choice, preventing abortion coverage, against women's healthcare rights, petition, NOW )

ON VACATI
- 7 days ago - capwiz.com
Senate plans to vote in amendment to health care bill, S 1796, preventing millions of women from obtaining insurance coverage for abortion under health care reform. Sign petition NOW!
24 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
- 7 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.
7 comments
Obama and Afghanistan: A Credibility Gap?
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Afghanistan, politics, obama, world, military, news, government, usa )

Cal
- 7 days ago - motherjones.com
As the president decides what to do about this war, he must persuade the public his policy is reality-based. And he's already having trouble.
3 comments
 
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