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Lieberman Criticizes Senate Healthcare Compromise
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Dump Joe Lierberman, spoiler, Connecticut Senator, Democrats, Health Care Reform )

Kristi
- 1 day ago - latimes.com
A deal hammered out last week, dropping a public option in favor of an expansion of Medicare, draws fire from the Connecticut independent. His support is crucial for the bill.
U.S. to House Guantanamo Detainees in Illinois, Officials Say
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Illinois, Guantanamo Bay detainees, President Obama )

Kristi
- 23 hours ago - latimes.com
President Obama has directed the federal government to buy a nearly empty state prison in rural Illinois to house up to 100 detainees held at the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, officials said late Monday.
Take Action- Tell President Obama to Take the Lead on Hunger With the G8
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: americans, economy, ethics, government, news, obama, politics, u.s., usa )

Daphna
- 13 hours ago - actionaidusa.org
Right now, 1 in 6 people around the world don't have enough to eat. That number is skyrocketing, up 20% since 2005. The G8 took a step in July and pledged $22 billion in new funding to combat hunger. But they still haven't followed through on
TAKE ACTION!! Ask Your Senators to Support Real Financial Reform!
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: BIG BANKS, politics, economic terrorism, terrorism, government, economy, obama )

Cal
- 12 hours ago - action.citizen.org
The big banks are spending hundreds of millions of dollars--from the billions they got in taxpayer-funded bailouts--on lobbyists and public relations firms to oppose real consumer protections. Your senators need to hear from you about the need for reform to
Lieberman a Major Problem for Senate Democrats on Health Care
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Closet Republican, Joe Lieberman, Health Care Bill )

Kristi
- 1 day ago - cnn.com
A few weeks ago, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said colleague Joe Lieberman was the least of his problems in passing a health care bill.Today, Lieberman has emerged as the main obstacle to Reid's efforts to get a health care bill through the Senate...
22 Million E-Mails Missing From Bush White House Found
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: President George W. Bush, White House, US News, Politics )

Alisa
- 1 day ago - wired.com
White House computer technicians have found 22 million e-mails that were believed to have been lost during President George W. Bush's administration, according to the Associated Press.
Make Reid Go Around Lieberman
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: abuse, americans, congress, constitution, corruption, crime, dishonesty, democrats, economy, elections, ethics, freedoms, government, healthcare, healthcare, lies, mccain, media, news, obama, politics )

Al
- 7 hours ago - actblue.com
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is bending over backwards to give Joe Lieberman what he wants on the health care bill. Joe says he's looking around for other things he might want to cut from the bill, because "Democrats haven't given up enough yet."
U.S. Is 'Pragmatic' With China, Russia
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Human rights, USA, administration, politics, Cooperation )

Sophie
- 1 day ago - socinow.com
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who has been criticized as being too soft on human rights issues, said the "pragmatic" Obama administration approach is designed to make a difference, not prove a point.
Leandra's Law Stiffens DWI Penalties
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: DUI, DWI, Leandra's Law, MADD, child abuse, child endangerment )

Kristi
- 1 day ago - troyrecord.com
ALBANY -- Members of law enforcement from across the Capital District joined together Monday to support a law that will enact stiff penalties for drunkenly operating a vehicle with a child passenger -- a crime they likened to child abuse.
Deal or Die on Health Care
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: congress, healthcare, obama, republicans, democrats )

Nancy
- 15 hours ago - prospect.org
"The moment of decision on health-care reform is arriving for progressives in Congress...If they hold to their position, the most significant social reform on behalf of low-income Americans in 40 years will go down to defeat."
J Street | The New Address for Middle East Peace and Security
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: obama, clinton, middle-east, gaza, war, palestine, israel )

Jelica
- 12 hours ago - salsa.wiredforchange.com
A year following Israel's military action in Gaza, rockets and mortars continue to land in southern Israel and residents still do not yet have true security. Israel's international standing continues to sink as a result of fallout from the war. Hamas's gr
Sign the Letter to President Obama - AAPER
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Obama, freedoms, Middle East, change, promises )

Jelica
- 11 hours ago - aaper.org
Dear Mr. President, Last year, you were swept into office on the hopeful promise of redemptive change. You inspired the nation by repeating the phrase, "together, we will change the world." For many Americans, your words were not merely the final li
Hadassah Lieberman Under Attack Over Industry Ties (Lieberman Has Worked as a Consultant for Companies Including Pfizer and ALCO
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Joe Lieberman, Hadassah Liberman, Pfizer and ALCO )

Kristi
- 1 day ago - politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com
Washington (CNN) - Sen. Joe Lieberman - whose opposition to a public insurance option has drawn outrage from liberal groups for months - is used to finding himself in progressive crosshairs. Now it's his wife's turn.
Urge Your Rep to Act to End Gaza Suffering- Take Action
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: war, usa, u.s., propaganda, petition, government, ethics, congress )

Daphna
- 13 hours ago - capwiz.com
A year after the Gaza war, Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip continue to live in poverty and deprivation. As winter rains and cold arrive, the concrete and other materials needed to rebuild clinics, schools, and homes destroyed in the war a year ag
North America: Former Mexican President Vicente Fox Calls for An Open Debate on Legalization of Marijuana
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Activism, CRRH, Decriminalization, Hemp News, Legalization, Mexico, Political, Prohibition, United States )

Crrh
- 11 hours ago - hemp.org
Fox speaks out about responsibility, collaboration, and legalization as a solution to the drug war raging in North and South America
Who Is Really Coming After the North Carolina Atheist City Councilman?
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: atheism, religion, north carolina, bothwell, discrimination )

Paul
- 10 hours ago - examiner.com
While I'm glad that an atheist elected official gets some notice, and I'm glad that it gets the country talking about religious and nonreligious freedom, the fact that the ban on atheists is in the North Carolina constitution has, I fear, leant legitimacy
Obama Meets Senate Democrats for Key Healthcare Talks
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Healthcare Issues, Barak Obama, US Politics, Worldnews )

Alisa
- 10 hours ago - news.bbc.co.uk
US President Barack Obama has met Democratic senators at the White House for talks aimed at getting healthcare reform passed by the end of the year.
Blagojevich's Lawyers Seek FBI Interview With Obama
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: corruption, cover-up, crime, democrats, dishonesty, obama, lies, propaganda )

Weim
- 4 hours ago - suntimes.com
Blagojevich's lawyers want the FBI to give up details of interviews conducted last year of President Obama, his chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, White House adviser Valerie Jarrett and others as part of the investigation into the former governor. cont.
Lesson From the Congree... How to Go OFF LIMIT on That DEBT!?
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: americans, congress, economy, usa, Debt, Off Limit )

Abdul Sat
- 1 hour ago - allvoices.com
Till Debt Do Us Part, 'coz we are a nation that doesn't heed to Neither a Borrower nor a Lender Be!!
Dean Urges Defeat of Emerging Health Care Bill
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Howard Dean, Health Insurance reform, public option, Insurance Companies )

Kristi
- 14 minutes ago - news.yahoo.com
WASHINGTON - Former Democratic Party Chairman Howard Dean argued Wednesday that the health care overhaul bill taking shape in the Senate further empowers private insurers at the expense of consumer choice.
George Soros & President Barack Obama Still Working Together - Archive June 2009
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: GeorgeSoros, obama, PresidentBarackObama, u.s., finance, business, politics, government, America, americans, economic-crisis, conspiracy, dishonesty, lies, money, WhiteHouse, UnitedStates, democrats, republicans, congress, WallStreet, FederalReserve, debt )

SirRobert
- 9 minutes ago - businessweek.com
There are endless rumored conspiracy theories in regard to the George Soros and Barack Obama relationship, but as of June 2009 there seems to have been missed a dire turn for the worst in the world of finance and politics!
   

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