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US Politics & Gov't News tagged with government

Tell Congress It's Time to Reform the Patriot Act!- Take Action
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: bush, bushadministration, Petition, constitution, ethics, freedoms, government, obama, politics, u.s. )

Daphna
- 22 hours ago - secure.aclu.org
Every day since President Bush signed the Patriot Act into law in 2001, this alarming and unconstitutional legislation has severely undermined American freedom. The Patriot Act has been in effect for too long. Don't let another day go by without sending
5 comments
Obama Ushers in a New Era for Indian Country
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: obama, politics, native Americans, native American politics, media, government, usa, GoodNews )

Cal
- 1 day ago - indiancountrytoday.com
Fulfilling a pledge to forge a strong and lasting partnership with tribal nations, the leader of the free world took a day out of his schedule to address a plethora of concerns affecting Native American people and their communities
2 comments
Seniors, Doctors Groups Throw Their Support Behind House Healthcare Bill
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: healthcare, politics, obama, congress, news, government, usa )

Cal
- 1 day ago - latimes.com
The AARP and the American Medical Assn. announce their endorsements. Meanwhile, employer groups are mounting opposition.
6 comments
No Reward for Blocking Health Care - Please Sign The Petition !
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Democrats, government, senators, committee chairmanships )

Tierney
- 1 day ago - pol.moveon.org
Many of the most conservative Democratic senators hold coveted committee chairmanships that give them significant power within the Senate
15 comments
House Votes to Speed Up Credit Card Reform
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: politics, congress, credit card abuses, dishonesty, ethics, government, GoodNews )

Cal
- 2 days ago - money.cnn.com
Effective date for provisions would move to Dec. 1 from next February and August.
1 comment
Take Action- Make History By Urging Your House Member to Vote YES on Health Reform
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: americans, Petition, congress, ethics, government, healthcare, obama, usa )

Daphna
- 2 days ago - secure.consumersunion.org
We are on the brink of an historic moment - getting all American access to affordable, reliable health coverage! Make history by urging your House member to vote YES on health reform. A vote could come as early as FRIDAY - send an email right
6 comments
POLITICAL SATIRE---Congress Approves $500 Billion For Monument To Human Folly
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: satire, usa, politics, media, news, congress, government, freedoms, democrats, republicans )

Cal
- 2 days ago - theonion.com
In recognition of mankind's inherent propensity for tragically foolish decisions, Congress allocated nearly $500 billion Monday for the construction of a new national monument honoring human folly.
4 comments
House Democrats Set Stage for Health Care Vote
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: healthcare, government, congress, healthcare, politics, usa, democrats )

Cal
- 2 days ago - msnbc.msn.com
AARP backs sweeping plan; floor vote could take place as early as Saturday
2 comments
Take Action-Equality Can't Wait Tell Your Legislators To Pass ENDA (the Employment Non-Discrimination Act)
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: americans, congress, ethics, freedoms, government, news, usa, constitution )

Daphna
- 2 days ago - change.org
Right on the heels of the historic passage of federal hate crimes legislation, things are really heating up around the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. The Senate is holding hearings on ENDA this week, but our contacts on Capitol Hill have
6 comments
Election Results Suggest Religious Right Remains Force To Contend With, Says Americans United
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Religious Right, republicans, government, ethics, elections, candidates )

Tierney
- 3 days ago - au.org
Election results in Virginia, New Jersey, New York and Maine serve as a reminder that the Religious Right remains an influential force in political life, according to Americans United for Separation of Church and State.
12 comments
Republicans Win Virginia, New Jersey Governorships
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: obama, politics, government, democrats, republicans, news, elections, usa, americans, economy )

Cal
- 3 days ago - reuters.com
Republicans rolled to victory in Virginia and New Jersey governor's races on Tuesday in a sharp blow to Democrats that showed the limits of President Barack Obama's political clout.
8 comments
U.S. Delegation In Myanmar For Rare Talks With Junta
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: government, U.S., Obama, delegation, Hope, Burmese government, Myanmar's military )

Dee
- 3 days ago - nytimes.com
YANGON (Reuters) - A delegation of senior U.S. officials, pursuing a new dialogue, met with Myanmar's military rulers on Tuesday in the highest-level talks with the reclusive junta in 14 years.
4 comments
AP: La. Justice Quits After Interracial Wed Flap
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Government, Justice of the Peace, racism, biased, crime, abuse, rights, freedoms )

Dee
- 3 days ago - nytimes.com
BATON ROUGE, La.- A Louisiana justice of the peace who refused to marry a couple because the bride was white and groom was black resigned Tuesday. Good Riddance...
20 comments
Virginia, New Jersey Races May Test Obama Influence
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: politics, republicans, democrats, elections, government, obama, candidates, americans, usa )

Cal
- 4 days ago - reuters.com
Republicans seeking a comeback from recent losses may pick up the governor's seats in Virginia and New Jersey on Tuesday in campaigns that tested the limits of President Barack Obama's influence
8 comments
Take Action- Tell Secretary Gates Not to Stand in the Way of Accountability!
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: petition, usa, obama, military, government, ethics, dishonesty, corruption, congress, constitution, americans, bushadministration, politics )

Daphna
- 4 days ago - secure.aclu.org
The president recently signed into law legislation that gives the Defense Department the authority to suppress evidence of its own misconduct. The amendment in the Homeland Security appropriations bill, which allows the DOD to exempt certain
14 comments
 
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No Reward for Blocking Health Care - Please Sign The Petition !
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Take Action- Make History By Urging Your House Member to Vote YES on Health Reform
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House Votes to Speed Up Credit Card Reform
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