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Waxman Admits Current Health Care Bill Just A Ploy
Waxman Admits Current Health Care Bill Just A Ploy
riehlworldview.com — The entire video below is about 7 minutes long. The first part on climate change legislation is worthwhile, too. It reveals the full scope of the already passed House bill that Waxman believes they will get back to next year. But for the telling part ... (more) Waxman Admits Current Health Care Bill Just A Ploy
Thierry Henry Handball Goal VIDEO: "Le Hand Of God" Goal Puts France Past Ireland
Thierry Henry Handball Goal VIDEO: "Le Hand Of God" Goal Puts France Past Ireland
huffingtonpost.com — French soccer player Thierry Henry has admitted to committing a handball just before teammate William Gallas scored a crucial goal in France's World Cup qualifier match against Ireland. *** SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO *** The AP has more: (AP) SAINT-DENIS, France -- France qualified for its ... (more) Thierry Henry Handball Goal VIDEO: "Le Hand Of God" Goal ...
Heads on Pikes
tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com — I made the point earlier in the month that much of the populist outrage against health care reform is really misdirected anger about the federal bailout of the Banks and AIG. This morning comes proof at how Geithner and Paulson were rolled by Goldman ... (more) Heads on Pikes
Should the GOP Help the Democrats Govern?
Should the GOP Help the Democrats Govern?
pajamasmedia.com — If, for example, Democrats are hell-bent on massive, "comprehensive" reform of the health care system, should Republicans really work with them to pass it? (more) Should the GOP Help the Democrats Govern?
Which Republican did this? [UPDATED.]
moelane.com — [UPDATE] I was emailed that it was Louie Gohmert (R TX-01). Looking for video. [ANOTHER UPDATE]: Short, sweet, and to the point: I’m not following the floor action on the House health care rationing bill – I figure it’ll eventually pass the House ... (more) Which Republican did this? [UPDATED.]
He stoops to pander
He stoops to pander
wolfereports.com — Atty. Gen. Henry McMaster wants you to know he values your religious beliefs, especially when they’re involved with government, and he’s released a video to say so. If you’re Christian. There are few things more despicable than when politicians blatantly pander by using ... (more) He stoops to pander
henry copeland (hc) on Twitter
twitter.com — RT @ PatrickRuffini : Researching who's Facebook fans of which candidates in contested primaries. Very revealing. about 9 hours ago from Brizzly RT @ jayrosen_nyu : Treasury Department--led by Geithner himself--reaches out to economics bloggers; ... (more) henry copeland (hc) on Twitter
GOP holds polling advantage in U.S. House
GOP holds polling advantage in U.S. House
wolfereports.com — The wonks at the Cook Political Report have gone to town with a new base polling system, the “ partisan voting index .” It takes into account the 2004 and 2008 presidential cycles, but leaves out the 2006 results, and mid-term elections are always a different animal. Still, ... (more) GOP holds polling advantage in U.S. House
Top White House Lawyer Pushed Out
politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — TOKYO (CNN) – In the first major shakeup among President Obama's senior staff, CNN has learned that White House Counsel Greg Craig is being pushed out in favor of veteran Democratic lawyer Bob Bauer because of a dispute over the struggle to ... (more) Top White House Lawyer Pushed Out
WH denies Afghan decision made, as tensions flare with Pentagon
politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — Washington (CNN) - White House National Security Adviser Retired Gen. Jim Jones issued a rare public statement Monday vehemently denying media reports suggesting President Obama has privately decided to send close to 40,000 more U.S. troops to ... (more) WH denies Afghan decision made, as tensions flare with ...
Obama to announce 'jobs forum'
Obama to announce 'jobs forum'
politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — (CNN) - Senior Administration officials say President Barack Obama will announce a "jobs forum," rather than a jobs summit, in his comments prior to leaving for Asia. The forum will be in December. Unemployment has continued to climb in recent ... (more) Obama to announce 'jobs forum'
Think The Stupak Amendment Is Bad Now? It Could Have Been Worse
Think The Stupak Amendment Is Bad Now? It Could Have Been Worse
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — As a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Rep. Bart Stupak (D-MI) voted way back in July to advance health care legislation to the House floor. At the time, the legislation stipulated that no federal funds authorized by the bill would ... (more) Think The Stupak Amendment Is Bad Now? It Could Have ...
American Bar Association President Carolyn B. Lamm Accepts Resignation of Executive Director ...
abanet.org — Accepts Resignation of Executive Director Henry F. White Jr. Names General Counsel R. Thomas Howell Jr. Interim Executive Director CHICAGO, Nov. 17, 2009 – American Bar Association President Carolyn B. Lamm today accepted the resignation of Henry F. ... (more) American Bar Association President Carolyn B. Lamm ...
Rock and Rap Stars Join FOIA Request to Reveal How Music was Used in Torture at Guantanamo, Other US Facilities
Rock and Rap Stars Join FOIA Request to Reveal How Music was Used in Torture at Guantanamo, ...
lafiga.firedoglake.com — Musicians, including R.E.M and Pearl Jam, launched a formal protest of the use of music used in conjunction with torture that took place at Guantanamo Bay and other facilities. And they’ve announced they are supporting an effort seeking the ... (more) Rock and Rap Stars Join FOIA Request to Reveal How Music ...
Markey traveling to Copenhagen for climate meetings
thehill.com — Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), co-author of the House cap-and-trade legislation, will attend meeting this weekend in Copenhagen ahead of a December U.N. conference on climate change. Markey, along with Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) drafted the ... (more) Markey traveling to Copenhagen for climate meetings
Aux telephones, citoyens! Yet again!
Aux telephones, citoyens! Yet again!
correntewire.com — If you want the Kucinich Amendment -- the one that would allow states to opt out of those stoopid exchanges and set up their own single payer systems -- to survive the next step in the melding process, call now! Speaker Nancy Pelosi: DC (202) ... (more) Aux telephones, citoyens! Yet again!
Democrats Optimistic, Progressives Coming To Terms, On Health Care Bill
Democrats Optimistic, Progressives Coming To Terms, On Health Care Bill
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — Before House Democrats unveiled their health care bill, the caucus huddled in the basement of the Capitol to get fired up. As the meeting broke, Majority Whip James Clyburn (R-SC) darted down the hall and a reporter asked him how many votes he had. ... (more) Democrats Optimistic, Progressives Coming To Terms, On ...
FLASHBACK: ACCCE Said It ‘Cannot Support’ Waxman-Markey
FLASHBACK: ACCCE Said It ‘Cannot Support’ Waxman-Markey
wonkroom.thinkprogress.org — In the hearing investigating fraudulent letters forged on behalf of the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE) to attack the Waxman-Markey American Clean Energy and Security Act (H.R. 2454), ACCCE chief Steve Miller told Congress his ... (more) FLASHBACK: ACCCE Said It ‘Cannot Support’ Waxman-Markey
Reply to Henry Farrell, Part II
volokh.com — I mentioned before Henry’s defense of the laws of war. Here is the relevant passage. There is likely a very plausible case to be made that these norms ought to be much tougher and more restrictive than they are – even if they are not a product of ... (more) Reply to Henry Farrell, Part II
The Final Hail Mary on the Kucinich Amendment
seminal.firedoglake.com — Democratic House leaders can insert what is called a “Manager’s Amendment” into legislation, even when it is closed to any other amendments. The managers are the majority and minority members who “manage” debate for the bill on each side. Today, ... (more) The Final Hail Mary on the Kucinich Amendment
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