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Al Gore AWOL as China's Pollution Devastates Planet
Al Gore AWOL as China's Pollution Devastates Planet
directorblue.blogspot.com — While Al Gore tries to earn his second billion dollars perpetuating the warmal colding grift in the U.S., China's prolific polluters have somehow escaped his scrutiny.Three months ago, a chemical plant in Hunan Liuyang was shut down after a "cadmium pollution" incident began killing off plant ... (more) Al Gore AWOL as China's Pollution Devastates Planet
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

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The soccer story that won't die
5 hours ago at Power Line
Al Gore AWOL as China's Pollution Devastates Planet
10 hours ago at Doug Ross @ Journal
Paging Henry Higgins
13 hours ago at Paul Krugman
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
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
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'
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
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 ...
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.]
Obama to sign unemployment extension Friday
politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — Washington (CNN) - As the White House braces for new numbers coming out Friday that could show unemployment has reached double digits, senior administration officials tell CNN the president is planning to quickly sign legislationjust passed by ... (more) Obama to sign unemployment extension Friday
Gibbs dismisses losses as 'local elections'
Gibbs dismisses losses as 'local elections'
politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — WASHINGTON (CNN) – White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs dismissed Democratic electoral defeats in New Jersey and Virginia as "two very local elections" that say nothing about President Barack Obama's standing with the American people ... (more) Gibbs dismisses losses as 'local elections'
By: Tammy Jones
By: Tammy Jones
hankstuever.com — Amen, Hank. But I think you're misquoting that great post-modern philosopher, Popeye. Isn't it "I yam what I yam?"! It's "I yam what I yam"?? (We'll discuss the whole homoerotic subplot between Popeye and Bluto later, of course, as well as the ... (more) By: Tammy Jones
Constituents, Not Congress, Will Be on Government Health Plan
republicans.energycommerce.house.gov — Press Release Constituents, Not Congress, Will Be on Government Health Plan July 30, 2009 WASHINGTON – Members of Congress will not have to join the “public-option” government health plan, Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Henry Waxman, ... (more) Constituents, Not Congress, Will Be on Government Health ...
Aides: Obama not watching election returns
Aides: Obama not watching election returns
politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — Washington (CNN) – President Obama is not planning to watch Tuesday nights election returns, Obama aides Robert Gibbs and David Axelrod tell CNN. Obama is more likely to watch Tuesday night's Chicago Bulls game than any political ... (more) Aides: Obama not watching election returns
Waxman to Eshoo: You’ve Got an “Evergreening Problem”
Waxman to Eshoo: You’ve Got an “Evergreening Problem”
fdlaction.firedoglake.com — In her response to my article on her biologics bill, Anna Eshoo vehemently claims it doesn’t allow “evergreening,” which would allow slight tweaks in drug formulas to grant drug companies endless monopolies and keep these ... (more) Waxman to Eshoo: You’ve Got an “Evergreening Problem”
Henry Waxman says Anna Eshoo Has An "Evergreening Problem" (video)
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Henry Waxman says Anna Eshoo Has An "Evergreening Problem" (video)
youtube.com — Henry Waxman on July 31, 2009 at the Energy and Commerce markup, on Anna Eshoos biosimilar amendment to H.R.3200: "I know that members of this commi... (more) Henry Waxman says Anna Eshoo Has An "Evergreening ...
'I don't care what Dick Cheney thinks,' Biden says
'I don't care what Dick Cheney thinks,' Biden says
politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — Washington (CNN) – Vice President Biden on Friday fired back at criticism from his predecessor, former Vice President Cheney, that President Obama is "dithering" over his decision about whether to send up to 40,000 more U.S. troops to ... (more) 'I don't care what Dick Cheney thinks,' Biden says
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
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
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
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 ...
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!