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Kerry Calls Israeli Envoy to Protest Legalization of West Bank Outposts
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: SoS Kerry, ME, peace process, Netanyahu, Abbas, Israel, settlements, Ambassador Oren )

Angelika
- 1 day ago - haaretz.com
In unusual move, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry phones Israeli ambassador to the U.S. Michael Oren to demand explanations, voice protest.
Constitutional Con Artists (Grayson's Letter to Boehner)
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: conservation, destruction, government, energy, protection, corruption, congress, abuse, americans, dishonesty, ethics, republicans, politics, u.s., usa )

JL
- 1 day ago - graysonforcongress.com
This week, House Republicans are putting forward a bill called the "Northern Route Approval Act." This bill overrides the President's authority to make decisions on the Keystone XL Pipeline.
Tell Rep. Franks: Drop Your Unconstitutional Abortion Ban Bill - Planned Parenthood Action Fund
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: congress, abuse, republicans, War on Women, violence, rights, culture )

Candy
- 1 day ago - secure.ppaction.org
This bill is blatantly unconstitutional -- but Rep. Franks is still pushing for a hearing this week, wasting taxpayer dollars on yet another attempt to turn back the clock on every woman's right to access safe, legal abortion.
Tell Congress: Now Is the Time to Expand Social Security, Not Cut It
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Expand Social Security, americans, Social Safety Net, retirement benefits )

Roseann
- 1 day ago - campaigns.dailykos.com
While many pundits and politicians are talking about cutting Social Security, in real life declining 401(K) packages and home values mean more and more Americans won't have the savings they need for retirement. The answer? We must increase Social Security
GOPer Who Got Million$ in Farm $Ubsidie$ Thinks the Poor Should Starve Rather Than Get Food Stamps
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: poor people, hunger, US federal govt, Food Stamps, SNAP, budget cuts, starvation, House of Reps, GOP, class warfare, S. Fincher, wasteful spending, ultra-right-wing friends, Tea Party Caucus, govt crop subsidies, govt dependency, ideology )

LucyKalei
- 10 hours ago - alternet.org
Deranged Repub rep from Tennessee angry that fed govt is committed to preventing poor people from starving to death: Congressman Stephen Fincher supports cuts to SNAP program, finds defense in Bible verse: "The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat"
Six Facts Lost in the IRS Scandal
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: government, IRS Scandal, republicans, obama, bushadministration )

Jason
- 1 day ago - billmoyers.com
In the furious fallout from the revelation that the IRS flagged applications from conservative nonprofits for extra review because of their political activity, some points about the big picture - and big donors -- have fallen through the cracks.
Courage Campaign | Secretary Hagel: Support the Only Real Solution to Military Rape
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: military, government, culture, safety, violence, women )

Candy
- 1 day ago - act.couragecampaign.org
It's become clear that the military is not capable of solving its epidemic of sexual violence. Despite years of studies and empty talk, there were 26,000 sexual assaults in 2012
Corporations Accused of Wrongdoing Win Battle to Keep Identities Secret
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Corporate America, Federal courts, Legal issues, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Consumer, Editor's Picks, Secrecy, Koch Brothers, Business News, Politics News )

Judy
- 1 day ago - salon.com
An unprecedented new legal case could allow corporations to use the courts to do their bidding -- anonymously.
Why I Followed ( Limp, Uncertain, and Cold as a Mortician ) Rahm Emanuel to the Bathroom
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Chicago mayor, Rahm Emanuel', school closings, urinal )

Joseph
- 17 hours ago - worldwidehippies.com
He turned around, and I shook Rahm's damaged hand. With all the stories of his cursing and bullying opponents, I took him as the type that would try to out-grip anyone he met, but his hand was limp, uncertain, and cold as a mortician's.
Obama Announces Steps Toward Guantanamo Closure
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Gitmo, Cuba, USA, Obama, hunger strikes, rights, torture, indefinite detention, closing commitment, protests, politics, health )

Angelika
- 10 hours ago - cbsnews.com
In a comprehensive counterterrorism speech Thursday at Fort McNair in Washington, D.C., Mr. Obama said, "There is no justification beyond politics for Congress to prevent us from closing a facility that should never have been opened."
House GOP Panel Moves on Deep Budget Cuts
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: GOP, republicans, budget cuts, Tea Party, americans, ethics, military, government, politics, corruption, congress )

Roseann
- 1 day ago - news.yahoo.com
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republicans controlling the House pressed ahead Tuesday with slashing cuts to domestic programs far deeper than the cuts departments like Education, Interior and State are facing under an already painful round of automatic austerity.
Public Employees Sue Over 'Political Deals' Behind Wolf Delisting
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: corruption, Wolves, lies, Govtfearmongering, dishonesty, congress, americans, constitution, ethics, government, terrorism, propaganda, obama, republicans, freedoms, cover-up, abuse, news, elections, economy, bushadministration, SupremeCourt, media, usa )

Roxie
- 1 day ago - ens-newswire.com
"This closed-door process lacked not only transparency but also integrity. It involved no independent scientists, let alone peer reviewed findings," Ruch said. "It is not surprising that the Fish and Wildlife Service does not want to see this laundry
IRS Scandal: Why Should Tea Party Groups Have Any Tax Exemptions?
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: ethics, corruption, dishonesty, congress, media )

Abe
- 11 hours ago - nomadicpolitics.blogspot.com
Independent political organizations, like Tea Party groups, are perfectly free to campaign however they like. They should not be considered charitable organizations promoting the social welfare. The IRS has every right to question their tax-exempt status.
TAKE ACTION: TELL REPUBLICANS: DON'T MAKE COLLEGE MORE EXPENSIVE
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: ethics, government, economy, lies, politics )

Beverly
- 6 hours ago - dccc.org
Sign your name to stand by President Obama's veto threat against the Republican attempt to raise student loan rates.
Other Than Honorable: Army Strips Benefits of Wounded Veterans By Kicking Them Out for 'Misconduct'
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: usa, war, military, troops, wounded veterans, 'misconduct', socialsecurity, abuse, government, ethics )

David
- 13 hours ago - democracynow.org
The number of soldiers being discharged for misconduct is at its highest rate in recent times. Many of the soldiers are wounded veterans who served multiple tours of duty. When they are kicked out, they lose their medical care and other benefits for life.
TAKE ACTION: TELL OBAMA: WORDS ARE NOT ENOUGH, RELEASE DETAINED MEN & CLOSE GUANTÁNAMO
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: abuse, ethics, freedoms, crime, terrorism )

Beverly
- 6 hours ago - org.salsalabs.com
President Obama, you must take immediate action. The lives of men depend on it. You must release all of the men to whom you do not intend to give a fair trial, and allow them to be reunited with their families.
PETITION: Please Urge President Obama and Congress to Cut the Pentagon Budget, Not Social Security and Veterans' Benefits
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: usa, veterans' benefits, social security, military, healthcare, ethics )

David
- 2 hours ago - org.salsalabs.com
Obama has endorsed cutting Social Security and veterans' benefits. - There are much better ways to save $163 billion. - We could end the wars, cut the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter by 10%. We could cut Pentagon contracting and do the work in house... etcetera
Take Action for a Fair Farm Bill
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: agriculture, environment, food, farming, irrigation, economy, goodnews, Sustainabililty, greenliving, business )

Marty
- 14 hours ago - organicconnectmag.com
The Senate has begun debate this week on amendments to the Farm Bill. Tell Congress to Repeal the "Monsanto Protection Act" and Support Pro-Farmer, Pro-Environment, and Pro-Consumer Amendments!
'Tremendous Victory' in Growing Rebuke of Citizens United
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Los Angeles, Citizens United, overturn Citzens United, Proposition C, Constitutional Amendment, "Only People Are People", Common Cause )

Judy
- 1 day ago - commondreams.org
Los Angeles joins more than 175 cities in national push for constitutional amendment!
The Nation / By Ken Silverstein 17 COMMENTS The Secret Donors Behind the Center for American Progress and Other Think Tanks
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: abuse, dishonesty, corruption, cover-up, ethics, crime, lies, media, iraq, military, government, politics, propaganda, war )

Wild
- 8 hours ago - alternet.org
Washington institutions esteemed for their independent scholarship don't disclose donations from corporations and foreign governments.
Bernie Sanders Calls Out CORPORATE OWNED Senate on GMO's
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: health, GMO's, senate, republicans )

Lisa
- 5 hours ago - politicususa.com
The Senate again defeated GMO labeling against their constituents desires. How much longer do they think they can vote to line their pockets verses what their CONSTITUENTS want. WE want GMO labeling!!!
Group Challenges Secrecy Of Manning Court Martial In Civilian Court
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Bradley Manning, Court Martial, challenges to secrecy, federal civilian court, last legal recourse, Center for Constitutional Rights, CCR and journalists, Baltimore, Bush and Obama, culture of extreme secrecy, assault on freedom )

Judy
- 1 day ago - albanytribune.com
"The federal civilian courts are now our last option," says Center for Constitutional Rights Senior Attorney. The plaintiffs include CCR and journalists Amy Goodman, Jeremy Scahill, Kevin Gosztola, Glenn Greenwald, Julian Assange, and Chase Madar.
FBI Agents Killed in a Practice Drop???   video
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: propaganda, usa, terrorism )

Lisa
- 9 hours ago - youtube.com
Who would believe this? they fell from a Helicopter?
Unite the Classes, March on the Lobbyists
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: We must unite!, plutocrats winning, Class War, lobbyists drown out all, March to D.C. Friday, U.S. Chamber of Commerce )

Judy
- 2 hours ago - nationofchange.org
We have to learn to set aside our pet issues like gun control and abortion, which are only used by the media and the politicians to keep people divided. Yes, this is a class war. And like Warren Buffett said, his class Is winning.
Operation Green Jobs to Conclude 150 Mile March at U.S. Chamber of Commerce - SIGN ON!
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Unemployed Activists, Unemployed Workers March, from Philadelphia to D.C., U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Headquarters )

Judy
- 2 hours ago - shutthechamber.org
Unemployed Workers March from Philadelphia to Washington D.C. to Tell U.S. Chamber of Commerce to Stop Blocking Green Jobs. They will be converging on the headquarters of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Friday, May 24 at 10 am.
Gold Watches - Reflect Your Impressive Image and Personality
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Ashford Coupon Code )

Lilibet
- 31 minutes ago - prlog.org
They not only considered as an attractive piece of jewelry but also at the same time they offer precision and clarity of time. As usual, this isn't where a couple of novice
   

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