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AMA About Face on Public Plan?
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Health Reform, AMA, Public Plan )

Michael
- 1 hour ago - healthreformwatch.com
CNN reports that Dr. J. James Rohack, the "new president of the American Medical Association, which represents the interests of the nation's doctors, said Wednesday the group is open to a government-funded health insurance option for people w/out coverage
Make Never Land Into An Memorial Amusement Park.
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: celebrity, activists, children, family, government, goodnews, media, world, environment, culture, death, GoodNews, news, humans, interesting, internet, philanthropy, tv, usa, society, sadness, rights, obituary, freedoms, ethics, environment, government, i )

Louise
- 2 hours ago - thepetitionsite.com
This petition was created on 26th june 2009. To make Michael Jackson's Never Land into an memorial amusement park. PLEASE sign our petition , so we can help Michael's dream become a reality .
Palin's Resignation Catches Alaska Lawmakers, Delegation By Surprise
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: abuse, americans, candidates, corruption, cover-up, crime, dishonesty, economy, elections, ethics, GoodNews, government, healthcare, housing, lies, media, military, news, politics, propaganda, republicans, u.s., war )

Wolfweeps
- 4 hours ago - newsminer.com
FAIRBANKS -- Interior lawmakers and Alaska's congressional delegation were uniformly surprised by Gov. Sarah Palin's announcement on Friday that she will resign her post effective July 26.Many had expected some sort of declaration about her future politica
Political Suicide, Palin Style
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: americans, corruption, dishonesty, mccain, media, politics, republicans )

Joann
- 4 hours ago - examiner.com
Palin exits, stage left. Her recent decision to walk out of office is an act of political suicide.
From Rural Settings to the Big City, Freedom Rings.
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Independence Day, 4th of July, Human Rights, Freedom )

Joy
- 4 hours ago - examiner.com
Americans are some of the most fortunate people because we are in a country where we are not only free to embrace the life we love in our towns and cities, we are free to protest...
A Plan to END the WAR - Afghanistan, Iraq and ALL WARS!
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: war, occupation, afghanistan, iraq, pakistan, politics, abuse, human rights, civil liberties, death, ethics what is that? )

David
- 5 hours ago - afterdowningstreet.org
COME TOGETHER RIGHT NOW...There's a national conference in Pittsburgh on July 10-12. The event is organized by the National Assembly to End the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars and Occupations at https://www.natassembly.org. Strategies to end war will be aired.
COMMENT, PLEASE! What Does the 4th of July Mean to All of You?
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: US, 4th of July, holiday, holiday celebration, what holiday means to you, share, your plans )

Peace
- 6 hours ago - examiner.com
The 4th of July is the date, way back in 1776, that the colonial government declared themselves independent of the British crown, thereby giving form and substance to the United States of America. What are you doing today, and why is it important?
Obama Says American 'Spirit' Can Confront, Resolve Challenges
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: US, Obama, challenges for future, radio-Internet presidential address, Iraq, Afghanistan, recession, lots of issues, lots of problems )

Peace
- 6 hours ago - bloomberg.com
"We are not a people who fear the future. We are a people who make it," Obama said in his weekly radio and Internet address. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the global recession, and a package of problems "we have kicked down the road for far too long."
MOUNTAIN OF DEBT: Rising Debt May Be Next Crisis
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: USA, debt, fiscal sustainability, economic crisis, financial stability, economy )

Peace
- 6 hours ago - hosted.ap.org
The Founding Fathers left one legacy not celebrated on Independence Day but which affects us all. It's the national debt. The mountain of debt easily could become the next full-fledged economic crisis without firm action from DC
What Is Behind Sarah Palin's Resignation: Is She Fleeing Scandal?
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: failin' palin., idiot on the loose, GOP fallout, one per week, dances with wolves, republicans, politics, war, usa )

David
- 7 hours ago - alternet.org
It is estimated that the state of Alaska has spent nearly $300 thousand investigating ethics complaints against the Governor. There's no mystery to Sarah Palin's decision. She is merely advancing in a nutter direction? A scandal in the works?
The Legacy of F.D.R.
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: history, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, politics, New Deal, lessons for today, government, democrats, socialsecurity )

Michelle
- 8 hours ago - time.com
Franklin D. Roosevelt led the U.S. through a depression and a world war. By the time he died, the nation was profoundly changed -- and we owe much of the change to him and his bold presidency.
Lobbying for Policy Is One Vital Piece of Nonbelievers' Broader Work
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: atheism, atheists, nonbelievers, religion, secular coalition, policy, lobbyists )

Paul
- 14 hours ago - examiner.com
Legislation is one thing, legitimacy is another. For politically active atheists, there are particular policies we'd like to see changed, eliminated, or enacted, but that's not the end of the story.
YouTube - Disney-MGM Studios 4th of July Fireworks   video
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: This is the 4th of July !!!!! HAPPY 4TH )

Marieemma
- 15 hours ago - youtube.com
This is the 4th of July fireworks show at the Disney-MGM Studios in Walt Disney World, FL. !!!!!!!!!!!!! 2009. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! USA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Police State - The Militarization of the Police Force in USA   video
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: abuse, americans, constitution, corruption, cover-up, crime, ethics, freedoms, government, Govtfearmongering, lies, military, media, democrats, republicans, terrorism, troops, u.s., usa, war )

Judy
- 15 hours ago - youtube.com
To the men and women of the police and armed forces:Following orders is no excuse.
What Was Palin Thinking?
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: abuse, americans, bushadministration, candidates, corruption, cover-up, crime, dishonesty, economy, elections, ethics, freedoms, government, healthcare, housing, iraq, lies, mccain, media, military, news, propaganda, politics, republicans, SupremeCourt, t )

Wolfweeps
- 17 hours ago - alaskadispatch.com
She has not said, exactly. At her surprise announcement on Friday that she would step down from office July 26, she said only that she did not want to be a lame-duck statehouse executive "in this particular climate." For one thing, she won't have to live
A Rush to the Airwaves: Sarah Palin Could Be the Next Rush Limbaugh
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: americans, candidates, ethics, elections, politics )

Joann
- 17 hours ago - examiner.com
Sarah Palin plans to breeze out of the governor's office in 3 weeks -- what's next for her?
Palin Stepping Down This Month
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Palin, governor, quits, Alaska )

Rosemary
- 18 hours ago - cnn.com
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Gov. Sarah Palin announced Friday that she will step down as Alaska's chief executive by the end of the month. She will not seek election to a second gubernatorial term in 2010.
The Big Whorehouse On The Potomac
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: corruption, congress, dishonesty, Govtfearmongering, media, lies )

Suzybell
- 20 hours ago - informationclearinghouse.info
-As Americans celebrate July 4th, they can contemplate that the union of "free and independent states," like the former British colonial power, has evolved into its final manifestation--a complete whore house.
Palin Quits - Could GOP Split Be in the Offing?
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: alaska, politics, governor, gop, republican, 2012, 2010, sarah palin, third party, gop split, palin resigns )

Aaron
- 21 hours ago - care2.com
If Palin does still have national aspirations, her only hope of success (in her mind, mind you) would be to position herself at the head of some third party, the radical right wing of the GOP finally throwing off its remaining moderate faction.
Palin Stepping Down This Month
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Palin, alaska, government, GoodNews, news, politics, republicans, usa )

Holly
- 21 hours ago - cnn.com
Gov. Sarah Palin announced Friday that she will step down as Alaska's chief executive by the end of the month. She will not seek election to a second gubernatorial term in 2010.
FBI Ignored Bush-Hussein Ties
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: cheney, bush, reagan, corruption, crime, lies, mccain, politics, propaganda, terrorism, war )

Melva
- 21 hours ago - smirkingchimp.com
The FBI has released reports on 20 interviews and five conversations conducted with Iraq's deposed dictator Saddam Hussein before he was put to death, but none of the disclosed Q and A deals with the role of the Reagan administration in delivering key
Shannyn Moore: Sarah Palin Resigning as Alaska's Governor
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Sarah Palin, republicans, governor, politics, Alaska )

Jodi S
- 22 hours ago - huffingtonpost.com
SARAH PALIN STEPS DOWN AS GOVERNOR OF ALASKA!
Sarah Palin to Resign From Alaska Governor Seat
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Sarah Palin, republicans, looney tunes, good riddence )

BigCatRes
- 22 hours ago - cbs6albany.com
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has announced she's resigning from her job and plans to step down by the end of the month, CBS News affiliate KTVA is reporting
Sarah Palin Will Not Seek re-Election
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: republicans, corruption, crime, elections )

Melva
- 22 hours ago - politico.com
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has told associates that she will not seek re-election next year, freeing her to pursue a White House bid in 2012, according to two GOP sources.
Vice President Joe Biden Visits Troops, Reunites With Son Beau On July 4th Trip To Iraq
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Beau Biden, Biden And Son In Iraq, Biden Beau, Biden In Iraq, Biden Iraq, Biden Iraq Trip, Biden Trip To Iraq, Biden Visits Son In Iraq, Vice President Joe Biden, Politics News )

Blue
- 1 day ago - blogs.abcnews.com
Sandstorms have grounded Vice President Biden here at Camp Victory today, so everyone's coming to him instead. Biden spent a couple of hours this morning getting briefed by the Commanding General here in Iraq, Ray Odierno, and the new Ambassador.....
Republican Tea Party Movement Flops No Support For Round Two
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Republicans, Neocons, Radical Republicans, Fox News Tea Parties, Independence Day Tea Parties, July 4th Tea Parties, July 4th Tea Party, Mark Sanford, Tea Parties, Tea Parties Round Two, Tea Party, right wingnuttery, Politics News )

Blue
- 1 day ago - washingtonindependent.com
LOL! Discarded Tea bagger$ ....Tea Party Movement Loses Steam: July 4th Events Get Little Media. GOP Support; glad to see another HATE GROUP bite the du$T!
Up in Smoke: How the Tobacco Industry Shaped New Bill - Family Smoking Prevention & Tobacco Control Act A Sham!
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Co, hype, sham, restriction of marketing provisions, same exist, or thrown out by Supreme Court, giveaways, menthol authorized, protect sales, corporate control of legislation, Philip Morris )

Alba
- 1 day ago - democracynow.org
Public health professionals who have come out strongly against new legislation argue it was largely shaped by Philip Morris, now Altria Group. The TobaccoControlTaskForce chair of AmAssoc ofPublicHealthPhysicians: appearance of control not substance
John Pilger Blasts US Lawmakers on Healthcare: "in Bed With Powerful Interests;" Denying "Their Own People's Basic Human Rights"
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: US healthcare system, US lawmakers, corruption, corporate control of legislation, insurance companies, lobbies, scandalous propaganda, 'socialist' accusations, caring, fear, healthcare, basic human right, UK, National Health Service, treasure )

Alba
- 1 day ago - democracynow.org
Aussie investigative journalist: "What is it about US legislators that they appear to be so in bed with such powerful interests, such as the insurance companies, that they can't represent their own people's needs, their own people's basic human rights."
Urge Congress to Support the Great Ape Protection Act
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: protection, animalwelfare, animalcruelty, animaladvocates, government, congress )

Suzybell
- 1 day ago - secure2.convio.net
Please urge your U.S. representative to cosponsor the Great Ape Protection Act.One thousand chimpanzees in the United States need your help! The Great Ape Protection Act, HR 1326, would finally prohibit invasive research on chimpanzees. But the bill need
 

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