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Lieberman says he'll filibuster Reid plan
Lieberman says he'll filibuster Reid plan
politico.com — Joe Lieberman speaks to reporters. Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman says he opposes any sort of public option, even with an opt-out provision. Photo: AP (more) Lieberman says he'll filibuster Reid plan
Lieberman Marching Further Right in 2010
Lieberman Marching Further Right in 2010
abcnews.go.com — Subway series: Forrmer Dem veep candidate plans to campaign for GOP. (more) Lieberman Marching Further Right in 2010

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Cornyn: ‘We Will Not Spend Money in a Contested Primary’
Cornyn: ‘We Will Not Spend Money in a Contested Primary’
blogs.abcnews.com — ABC News’ Rick Klein reports: With Republicans grappling with the fallout of an intra-party battle that may have cost them a House seat, the head of the Senate Republican campaign effort is making a pledge that may ease some of the anger being ... (more) Cornyn: ‘We Will Not Spend Money in a Contested Primary’
PELOSI: Buy a $15,000 Policy or Go to Jail
republicans.waysandmeans.house.gov — Today, Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Committee Dave Camp (R-MI) released a letter from the non-partisan Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) confirming that the failure to comply with the individual mandate to buy health insurance contained ... (more) PELOSI: Buy a $15,000 Policy or Go to Jail
Medicare for everyone
thehill.com — Say hello to “Medicare Part E” — as in, “Medicare for Everyone.” (more) Medicare for everyone
Lieberman: Sure, I'd Filibuster A Health Care Reform Bill
Lieberman: Sure, I'd Filibuster A Health Care Reform Bill
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) told reporters today that he would in fact filibuster any health care bill he doesn't agree with--and right now, he doesn't agree with the proposal making its way through the Senate. "I told Senator Reid that I'm strongly ... (more) Lieberman: Sure, I'd Filibuster A Health Care Reform Bill
In NY-23, Conservatives Win
redstate.com — The race has now been called for Democrat Bill Owens. This is a huge win for conservatives. “Whaaaa. . . ?” you say. There are two big victories at work in New York’s 23rd Congressional District. First, the GOP now must ... (more) In NY-23, Conservatives Win
Union opposes Rush Limbaugh's bid to buy St. Louis Rams
sports.espn.go.com — NFL Players Executive Director DeMaurice Smith on Saturday made a move to solidify the union against a bid by conservative talk show radio host Rush Limbaugh as part of a group that aims to purchase the St. Louis Rams. In an e-mail to the union's ... (more) Union opposes Rush Limbaugh's bid to buy St. Louis Rams
Deeds should've listened to us, senior Obama officials say
washingtonpost.com — Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. ... (more) Deeds should've listened to us, senior Obama officials say
Nancy Pelosi's New Health-Care Bill
Nancy Pelosi's New Health-Care Bill
online.wsj.com — Speaker Nancy Pelosi has reportedly told fellow Democrats that she's prepared to lose seats in 2010 if that's what it takes to pass ObamaCare, and little wonder. The health bill she unwrapped last Thursday, which President Obama hailed as a "critical ... (more) Nancy Pelosi's New Health-Care Bill
Sources: White House Pushing Back Against Senate Public Option Opt Out Compromise
Sources: White House Pushing Back Against Senate Public Option Opt Out Compromise
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — Multiple sources tell TPMDC that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is very close to rounding up 60 members in support of a public option with an opt out clause, and are continuing to push skeptical members. But they also say that the White House is ... (more) Sources: White House Pushing Back Against Senate Public ...
Watertown Daily Times
watertowndailytimes.com — Douglas L. Hoffman, the Conservative Party candidate for the 23rd Congressional District, showed no grasp of the bread-and-butter issues pertinent to district residents in a Thursday morning meeting with the Watertown Daily Times editorial board. In a ... (more) Watertown Daily Times
DeMint watches out for all of us
thetandd.com — Recently your newspaper published a letter from state Rep. Bakari Sellers attacking U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint and his opposition to congressional earmarks. There is a saying that the Jews who are wealthy got that way not by watching dollars, but instead by ... (more) DeMint watches out for all of us
Exclusive: Pelosi lacks votes for most sweeping public option      (Politico)
Exclusive: Pelosi lacks votes for most sweeping public option (Politico)
politico.com — Politico - The speaker counts votes and determines she cannot pass a “robust public option”. (more) Exclusive: Pelosi lacks votes for most sweeping public ...
Reid reassures the left Lieberman is on board
thehill.com — Joe Lieberman has reached a private understanding with Harry Reid that he will not block healthcare reform, sources say. Read more... (more) Reid reassures the left Lieberman is on board
Sens: Snowe's healthcare vote puts her top Commerce perch at risk
thehill.com — Sen. Snowe (Maine) is risking her chance to become the top Republican on an influential committee, if she backs healthcare reform. (more) Sens: Snowe's healthcare vote puts her top Commerce ...
Joe Biden, White House Truth Teller | Newsweek Politics
newsweek.com — Joe Biden had a question. During a long Sunday meeting with President Obama and top national-security advisers on Sept. 13, the VP interjected, "Can I just clarify a factual point? How much will we spend this year on Afghanistan?" Someone provided the ... (more) Joe Biden, White House Truth Teller | Newsweek Politics
House Republicans accuse Muslim group of trying to plant spies
thehill.com — Four House Republicans are accusing a Muslim advocacy group of trying to plant spies on Capitol Hill. Read more... (more) House Republicans accuse Muslim group of trying to plant ...
GOP Launches Strategy to Trip Up Health Bill
rollcall.com — Senate Republicans, acknowledging they lack the votes to block a health care reform bill outright, have implemented a comprehensive political strategy to delay, define and derail. With Democratic leaders and White House officials holed up in Senate ... (more) GOP Launches Strategy to Trip Up Health Bill
Democrats lock Republicans out of committee room
thehill.com — Rep. Edolphus Towns (D-N.Y.) locked Republicans out of a House committee room to keep them from meeting without Democrats. Read more... (more) Democrats lock Republicans out of committee room