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thinkprogress.org - 55 minutes ago
Palin gives a lackluster speech in Wisconsin, frequently uses ‘bogus’ or ‘awesome’ to discuss ...
— thinkprogress.org — During the summer’s debate over health care reform, right-wing activists and lawmakers latched onto former Alaska governor Sarah Palin’s false claim that President Obama and congressional Democrats were proposing government “death ... (more) Palin gives a lackluster speech in Wisconsin, frequently ...

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Cantor Respects Limbaugh’s ‘Conservative Voice,’ But Rejects His Use Of Hitler Comparisons

Published 5 hours ago by Faiz Shakir at Think Progress

On Bloomberg’s Political Capital , host Al Hunt asked House Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-VA) whether he agrees with hate radio host Rush Limbaugh’s assertion that “Adolf Hitler, like Barack Obama, also ruled by dictate .” Limbaugh also compared the administration’s health care ...
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Casey Warns Against Anti-Muslim Backlash: ‘It Would Be A Shame If Our Diversity Became A Casualty’

Published 8 hours ago by Faiz Shakir at Think Progress

This morning on separate Sunday show appearances, the Army chief of staff — Gen. George Casey — expressed his “ concern ” that speculation about the motivations of Ft. Hood shooter Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan may “cause a backlash against some of our Muslim ...
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thinkprogress.org - 8 hours ago
Lieberman Pledges To Filibuster House Bill: The Public Option Is ‘Unnecessary’
— thinkprogress.org — This morning on Fox News Sunday, host Chris Wallace asked Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) about the House’s historic passage of health care legislation last night. Lieberman said that as a “matter of conscience,” he will join a ... (more) Lieberman Pledges To Filibuster House Bill: The Public ...

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thinkprogress.org - 13 hours ago
House Passes Historic, Bipartisan Health Reform Legislation
— thinkprogress.org — Moments ago, the House of Representatives passed the Affordable Health Care for America Act by a vote of 220-215 , with one Republican — Rep. Joseph Cao (R-LA) — voting for the measure. Once the bill reached 216 votes, the chamber erupted ... (more) House Passes Historic, Bipartisan Health Reform Legislation

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Gingrich: The Founding Fathers would be ‘very severe critics’ of Obama if they were alive today.

Published 27 hours ago by Faiz Shakir at Think Progress

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich spoke before a conservative audience in Naples, FL yesterday. Gingrich gave a talk about his new book, To Try Men’s Souls , which tells the story of men who played a critical role in the Revolutionary War. When a reporter with the Naples News asked ...
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thinkprogress.org - 31 hours ago
GOP Gone Wild: Unruly Republicans Disrupt Health Care Debate With Screams, Shouts, And Delay Tactics
— thinkprogress.org — This morning, the House began consideration of the rule for debate of the House health care bill. As the Democratic Women’s Caucus took to the microphone on the House floor to offer their arguments for how the bill would benefit women, House ... (more) GOP Gone Wild: Unruly Republicans Disrupt Health Care ...

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thinkprogress.org - 30 hours ago
O’Reilly Goes After Sesame Street: ‘We May Have To Ambush Oscar’
— thinkprogress.org — During an episode of Sesame Street that was originally broadcast two years ago, a character tells Oscar the Grouch, who happens to be reporting for “GNN” (Grouchy News Network), that she is switching her news viewing loyalties to ... (more) O’Reilly Goes After Sesame Street: ‘We May Have To ...

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thinkprogress.org - 31 hours ago
Tom Tancredo storms off the set of MSNBC during debate with DailyKos’ Markos Moulitsas.
— thinkprogress.org — Today on the Ed Show, former Republican congressman Tom Tancredo tried to argue that all veterans are unhappy with their health care under the Veterans Administration — as proof of why government-run care doesn’t work: Every veterans ... (more) Tom Tancredo storms off the set of MSNBC during debate ...

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Rep. Foxx: ‘All of us want all Americans to have health insurance and access to good health care.’

Published 48 hours ago by Igor at Think Progress

During this afternoon’s Rules Committee hearing to determine which amendments would be introduced during floor debate of the House health care bill, Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) announced that everyone can agree that Republicans want “all Americans to have affordable health insurance ...
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Jewish Organizations Condemn GOP For Standing By As Tea Party Protesters Waved ‘Vile’ Anti-Semitic Signs

Published 2 days ago by Think Progress at Think Progress

One of the most disturbing images from yesterday’s Tea Party rally against health care reform on Capitol Hill was a protester’s gruesome sign showing a pile of dead Holocaust victims. The banner — captured by ThinkProgress here — read: “National Socialist Health ...
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Pence: ‘We Actually Do Deal With Pre-Existing Conditions’ In The GOP Health Bill

Published 2 days ago by Amanda Terkel at Think Progress

This week, House Republicans officially released their alternative health care legislation, which the Congressional Budget Offices estimates would still leave 52 million Americans uninsured by 2019. The plan has been met with widespread criticism , focusing around the fact that the plan ...
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Former Blue Cross Blue Shield ‘Spokesjerk’ Cuts Ad In Favor Of Health Reform

Published 2 days ago by Zaid Jilani at Think Progress

The House is nearing a vote on health care legislation that is expected to be very close . At this critical juncture, a former Blue Cross Blue Shield spokesperson is doing what he can to help pass reform. Actor and comedian Andy Cobb, who used to be the spokesman for Blue Cross and Blue ...
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Rep. Mark Kirk begs for Sarah Palin endorsement, but scoffs at Glenn Beck: ‘He’s an interesting guy.’

Published 2 days ago by Lee Fang at Think Progress

Rep. Mark Kirk (R-IL), who is seeking the Senate in 2010, has been running to the far right to appease his base and win the Republican primary. Kirk has been actively seeking Sarah Palin’s endorsement , hoping she will burnish his right-wing credentials. However, when ThinkProgress ...
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thinkprogress.org - 2 days ago
Fox And Friends Muse About ‘Special Screenings’ And ‘Special Debriefings’ For Muslims In The ...
— thinkprogress.org — After news broke yesterday that the suspected gunman responsible for the “ horrific outburst of violence ” at Fort Hood, Major Nidal Malik Hasan , was Muslim, some commentators began assigning “ collective responsibility for the ... (more) Fox And Friends Muse About ‘Special Screenings’ And ...

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GOP Health Plan Would Allow For ‘Sweatshop Insurance’

Published 2 days ago by Igor at Think Progress

Under the Republican health care alternative filed in the House, young and healthy individuals can purchase policies from insurers that don’t abide by local benefit or rate standards . The Republican bill allows the health insurer to choose a “primary state” “whose covered laws shall govern the ...
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thinkprogress.org - 2 days ago
Bachmann Claims Anti-Health Reform Rally Was ‘Organic,’ ‘Nothing That We Planned’
— thinkprogress.org — Last Friday on Fox News, Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) announced that she was organizing an anti-health reform rally on Capitol Hill, calling on Americans “literally by the busload to come to Washington D.C.” to protest reform. The next ... (more) Bachmann Claims Anti-Health Reform Rally Was ‘Organic,’ ...

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Protesters railing against government-run health care rescued by government-run health care at Hill rally.

Published 2 days ago by Amanda Terkel at Think Progress

Thousands of protesters came to Capitol Hill yesterday for Rep. Michele Bachmann’s (R-MN) protest against health care reform, capping months of fear-mongering about the dangers of so-called “socialized” medicine . However, the Washington Post’s Dana Milbank notes that ...
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thinkprogress.org - 2 days ago
Is Glenn Beck Being Treated By SEIU Nurses?
— thinkprogress.org — One of right-wing TV host Glenn Beck’s most frequent targets is the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). Beck has in the past repeatedly referred to SEIU members as “ thugs ” involved in radical leftist conspiracies, even ... (more) Is Glenn Beck Being Treated By SEIU Nurses?

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ThinkFast: November 6, 2009

Published 2 days ago by Think Progress at Think Progress

A new labor report this morning indicates 190,000 jobs were lost last month. Unemployment rose to 10.2 percent in October , the highest rate since April 1983 and “ much higher than analysts expected .” Nidal M. Hasan’s name “ appears on radical Internet postings ,” ...
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