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A Bipartisan Breakthrough on Climate
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: congress, usa, climate change, GoodNews, u.s., news )

Cal
- 74 days ago - climatebiz.com
Kudos to John Kerry and Lindsey Graham. Their op-ed in Sunday's Times points the way to a breakthrough in the climate change debate that's desperately needed.
Take Action--Repower America. Restore American Leadership
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: obama, politics, environment )

Cal
- 82 days ago - environmentamerica.org
Tell your senators to support the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act -- legislation that will repower America with clean energy, reduce global warming pollution, and strengthen President Obama's ability to negotiate a strong international treaty on e
Beck Is 'Out and Out Nuts,' Carville Says
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: democrats, media, politics, usa, news )

Cal
- 84 days ago - politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com
Fox News anchor and conservative commentator Glenn Beck was taking incoming fire Sunday from both ends of the political spectrum, but especially from Democratic strategist James Carville.
Senate Climate-Change Bill Would Cut Greenhouse Emissions 20% By 2020
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: obama, politics, climate, climate change, government, democrats, congress, usa )

Cal
- 89 days ago - latimes.com
The measure seeks stricter limits than those approved by the House. But it puts many details off for later -- an indication that top Democrats are willing to negotiate to ensure a bill will pass.
Democrat Stands Ground After 'Die Quickly' Health Care Remark
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: government, congress, healthcare, politics, democrats, usa )

Cal
- 88 days ago - cnn.com
Freshman U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson refused to back down Wednesday from remarks made on the House floor the night before, in which he said the Republican health care plan calls for sick people to "die quickly."
Let's Have a Grown-Up Debate About Climate Change
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: media, usa, congress, politics, climate change )

Cal
- 87 days ago - climatebiz.com
While the congressional debate will focus on science, economics and politics, the climate change issue is fundamentally about our legacy. Are we willing to make sacrifices now -- maybe even painful sacrifices -- to better the world for future generation
How the Baucus Bill Bilks People Over 50
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: healthcare, healthcare, government, congress, politics, obama, democrats, usa, news )

Cal
- 96 days ago - motherjones.com
The people who stand to get screwed most by Max Baucus's health reform plan are those who aren't old enough to qualify for Medicare, but are still old enough to be discriminated against by insurance companies.
Why Bipartisanship Matters
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: politics, obama, government, democrats, republicans, media, lies, usa )

Cal
- 97 days ago - motherjones.com
Can't we all just get along? Not if the GOP has its way.
Should the U.S. President Have the Power to Turn-Off the Internet?
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Internet, cyberspace, cybersecurity, computers, networks, grids, obama, u.s., WhiteHouse, congress, law, cybersecurity-act-of-2009, politics, government, science, tech, technology, rights, ethics, americans, democrats, freedoms, terrorism )

SirRobert
- 99 days ago - computerworlduk.com
The Cybersecurity Act of 2009 is currently pending before the United States Congress, and if signed into law it will add an unusual ability to the existing presidential powers of highest office. Cybersecurity emergencies can be declared to stop Internet.
BREAKING NEWS: Marijuana Arrests For Year 2008: 847,864
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: marijuana, cannabis, prohibition, arrest, americans, crime, freedoms, government, news )

John
- 102 days ago - blog.norml.org
Police arrested 847,864 persons for marijuana violations in 2008, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's annual Uniform Crime Report, released today. September 14th, 2009.
 
 
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