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Democrats Clear Impasse Blocking Health Care Vote
Capping months of months of struggle, House Democrats cleared an abortion-related impasse blocking a votePosted by Jo Bobenhouse Smith -
Soaring U.S. Unemployment Threatens Path to Economic Recovery
The unemployment rate in the U.S. jumped to 10.2 percent in October, the highest level since 1983, threatening the ...via Google News -
Bishops' backing may get bill to 218
When Rafik Ismail Hamad last traveled from the West Bank to visit relatives in America, he was struck by the ...via Dan Kennedy -
Health bill reaches moment of truth
The House healthcare bill has taken more twists and turns and has zig-zagged its way through more Democratic ...via The Hill -
Britain rules out climate treaty at summit
Although there are various stumbling blocks, there is no doubt that the continued lack of a serious American offer ...Posted by Chris Finnie -
House leaders prepare for rare Saturday vote on health-care bill
House leaders put in motion the machinery to hold a rare Saturday vote on the most far-reaching expansion of the ...via Memeorandum
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Stimulus for Cotton Candy, Tango and a Fish Orchestra? Wacky, or Actually Worthy?
Breakfast at Fuddruckers: $19.24. Snow cone and cotton candy machine: $146.89. Six extra preview performances of ...via Publish2 -
Many Still Believe That Saddam Hussein Was Behind 9/11, and Now We Have Some Idea Why
Of 49 people included in the study who believed in such a connection, only one shed the certainty when presented ...Posted by Dwight Rousu -
WND's Jerome Corsi Claims Fort Hood Shooter Advised Obama [UPDATE]
(Blog Post) Well, if you were wondering what paranoiac smear artist would be the first to step out and attempt to name ...Posted by Jo Bobenhouse Smith -
Conservatives Rework Rhetoric After Loss in NY Special
Jim Kelly walked into the lounge of the Hotel Saranac, his red tie undone and flapping against his shirt. He ...
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Obama Faces His Anzio
President Obama chose a cautious approach rather than bold action on the economy, and the decision may haunt ...Posted by Jo Bobenhouse Smith -
Is the Tea Party Gang Turning GOP Into a Party of Hate? -
(Blog Post) When John Boehner, the Republican leader of the House, appeared at the Tea Party rally at the Capitol on Thursday ...Posted by Jo Bobenhouse Smith -
North and South in the Republican Party
(Blog Post) Rural areas have a farmer's contempt for welfare, and the entire upstate region knows too well that the taxes and ...via Fair Spin -
memeorandum: AP sources: Authorities had concerns about suspected Fort Hood … (Associated Press)
Associated Press: AP sources: Authorities had concerns about suspected Fort Hood shooter, reviewed Web postings? ?? ...via Memeorandum -
The Generals' Revolt
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Obama watched documentary last night? FOX botched this one… | csmonitor.com
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Want to Save Our Economy from Almighty Greed? Here Are 10 Crucial Fights and Key Fighters to Watch
There are no less than four federal regulators responsible for overseeing consumer protection in finance, and all ...Posted by Dwight Rousu -
Too Big to Fail - Too Big to Exist -
Senator Bernie Sanders introduced legislation that would break up financial institutions that are too big to fail. ...Posted by Glenn LaBauve -
On the Job
(Blog Post) It’s strange that on-the-job coverage gets relatively little attention in the debate, even though more than half ...via Jonathan Cohn -
The GOP Surge Isn't Obama's Fault
(Blog Post) The post-presidential election correction has officially kicked in. Barack Obama cannot translate his popularity to ...Posted by Jo Bobenhouse Smith
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Illinois data on stimulus-related jobs saved, created don't add up
More than $4.7 million in federal stimulus aid so far has been funneled to schools in North Chicago, and state and ...via Publish2 -
House leaders prepare for rare Saturday vote on health-care bill
House leaders put in motion the machinery to hold a rare Saturday vote on the most far-reaching expansion of the ...via Google News -
Karzai Rival Says He Is Withdrawing From Runoff
Abdullah Abdullah announced on Sunday that he would not participate in the Nov. 7 Afghan runoff election, ...via NewsRack -
Healthcare provision seeks to embrace prayer treatments -
A little-noticed measure would put Christian Science healing sessions on the same footing as clinical medicine. ...Posted by Jo Bobenhouse Smith -
Republicans Are Poised for Gains in Key Elections
Republicans appear positioned for strong results in three hard-fought elections Tuesday. But isolated, off-year ...via Alan Murray -
Iran's Nuclear Response Creates a Quandary for Obama
If the Obama Administration had hoped to get the bulk of Iran's current stockpile of enriched uranium out of the ...Posted by Derek Hawkins
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Peeling Off Conservatives' AstroTurf Mask
(Blog Post) As these "AstroTurf" organizations sprouted up, progressive operatives and bloggers scrambled to link them to big ...Posted by Jo Bobenhouse Smith -
The St. Petersburg Times - News - Gorbachev, Bush, Kohl Remember Cold War
Helmut Kohl, George Bush, and Mikhail Gorbachev hailed their excellent relations at a Berlin cabaret on Saturday, ...Posted by Glenn LaBauve -
Many Still Believe That Saddam Hussein Was Behind 9/11, and Now We Have Some Idea Why
Of 49 people included in the study who believed in such a connection, only one shed the certainty when presented ...Posted by Dwight Rousu
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Obama Faces His Anzio
President Obama chose a cautious approach rather than bold action on the economy, and the decision may haunt ...Posted by Jo Bobenhouse Smith -
The Generals' Revolt
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It Doesn't Mean Squat
(Blog Post) Along with tarot cards and goat entrails, a lot of people believe they can divine hidden meaning from the results ...Posted by Derek Hawkins -
Whaddaya Mean Obama Hasn't Done Anything?
A blow-by-blow breakdown of the young president's first year reveals that today's frustration stems not from a lack ...Posted by Cynthia Gilbert -
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(Blog Post) When John Boehner, the Republican leader of the House, appeared at the Tea Party rally at the Capitol on Thursday ...Posted by Jo Bobenhouse Smith
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Scientists claim junk food is as addictive as heroin
The conclusion: the brain responds to junk food the same way it does to heroin:Posted by Patricia Blochowiak
