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US Politics & Gov't

Romney's Job-Killing Budget Can't Make Unemployment 6%
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: americans, candidates, congress, constitution, corruption, dishonesty, elections, Govtfearmongering, lies, media, politics, propaganda, republicans )

Kit
- 16 hours ago - ourfuture.org
At least It fits on a bumper sticker. Mitt Romney: Reach For The Baseline. But what's sad about Romney's pledge is that even when he is promising to run in place,he is exaggerating.
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The US House of Representatives Opens Door for US War With Iran
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: House of Representatives, Dennis Kucinich, Congress, war, Iran, USA, Memorial Day, resolution, military, destruction )

Dandelion
- 1 day ago - rt.com
The US House of Representatives has passed a resolution on Iran that moves the United States much closer to a war footing against Iran as many experts and diplomats warn America is ready for attack. This Memorial Day recall the price of war!
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PETITION | Tell Obama: End Indefinite Detention Now!
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: u.s., americans, abuse, constitution, dishonesty, ethics, freedoms, Govtfearmongering, obama, politics, congress, government )

John
- 1 day ago - act.demandprogress.org
It was amazing news: Chris Hedges, Revolution Truth, et al won their lawsuit last week as a judge ruled that indefinite detention violates the Constitution. More than 50,000 Demand Progress members have signed on as supporters of the lawsuit.
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Killing for Opium : If You Speak Out, You're 'Suicided'
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: TREASON, Lies, Corruption, cover-up, congress, constitution, democrats, republicans, military )

Barbara
- 2 days ago - theindependentlifeboat.wordpress.com
Football star and Army Ranger, Pat Tillman, discovered the true reason the United States is engaged in these foreign wars. He planned on making this information common knowledge upon returning to the states.
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INTRODUCING The 10 Dumbest Members of Congress
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: congress, news, politics, republicans, media, usa, government, ethics, corruption )

Cal
- 2 days ago - alternet.org
A new study finds that Congress speaks at almost a full grade level lower than it did seven years ago. Meet the 10 conservatives dragging down their collective intelligence.
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PLEASE SIGN***OVERTURN CITIZENS UNITED: A Constitutional Amendment***TAKE ACTION***
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: americans, congress, constitution, corruption, dishonesty, government, lies, media, politics, propaganda, SupremeCourt )

Kit
- 3 days ago - sherrodbrown.com
We need a Constitutional Amendment to overturn the Citizens United decision and it's destructive influence on our elections.
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OP-ED: Today's GOP: Worst Political Party Since the Civil War
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Tea Party, government, ethics, republicans, congress, news, politics, usa )

Cal
- 4 days ago - alternet.org
The last time things got this bad was about 150 years ago -- and we needed a Civil War to resolve it.
35 comments
"No NATO, No War": U.S. Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Return War Medals at NATO Summit
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: constitution, congress, dishonesty, democrats, republicans, propaganda, Govtfearmongering, corruption )

Barbara
- 4 days ago - democracynow.org
50 veterans discarded their war medals by hurling them down the street in the direction of the NATO summit. Thousands march! NATO HIDES! CRIMINALS serve NATO! Scott Olsen tosses his medals.
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Has the Tea Party Sold Out? House Freshmen Aren't Who They Seem.
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Tea Party, government, ethics, republicans, congress, news, politics, usa )

Cal
- 7 days ago - csmonitor.com
A report by the arch-conservative Club for Growth undercuts the notion that freshmen House Republicans are unified - and uniformly committed to the most stringent tea party ideals.
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TAKE ACTION NOW! TELL CONGRESS TO CUT BIG OIL'S $113 BILLION BONANZA
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: big oil subsidies, priorities, legislation, politics, news, government, ethics, congress, usa, u.s. )

Cal
- 8 days ago - secure3.convio.net
Please sign our petition today asking Congress to pass these bills and end this massive waste of taxpayer money.
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The Dysfunction Is Republican
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Congress, GOP Hypoocrites, GOP Lies, Videos )

TomCat
- 8 days ago - politicsplus.org
See 1st comment.
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We Want to See the Final Version Before the Vote! ACTION US
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Congress, bills, SOPA, NDAA, SEC, economy, corporate influence )

Nancy
- 11 days ago - foolsonthehillmovie.com
Bundling and rushing bills through Congress are a perfect way to not only allow poorly thought out bills to get passed, but also leaves the door wide open to vested interests influencing the content of the bill.
32 comments
The Mormon Crusade Against Gay Marriage
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: gay rights, anti-gay platform, Mormon Church, republicans, media, news, politics, usa, lies, government, ethics, dishonesty, congress )

Cal
- 14 days ago - motherjones.com
Inside the LDS Church's stealth campaign to roll back same-sex equality
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POLL: Most Americans Glad Obama Endorsed Gay Marriage, Won't Change Their Vote
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: gay rights, republicans, media, news, politics, usa, lies, government, ethics, dishonesty, congress, obama, politics, media )

Cal
- 14 days ago - theatlanticwire.com
Findings: Most Americans -- 60 percent -- say Obama's backing of gay marriage won't change whether they'll vote for him. Even though it won't change their vote, 51 percent approve of it.
31 comments
Congress To-Do List
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: government, congress, usa, economy, jobs )

Nancy
- 15 days ago - whitehouse.gov
Before Congress leaves for summer recess, President Obama is calling on them to take action to create jobs and help the middle class.
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