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Mammography Debate Becomes Health Reform Flashpoint
onthehillblog.blogspot.com — A group of health providers is disputing reassurances from the Senate's top Democrat that a recent debate... over breast cancer screenings is unrelated to contents of healthcare reform legislation. (more) Mammography Debate Becomes Health Reform Flashpoint
Senate Votes to Open Health Care Debate
Senate Votes to Open Health Care Debate
nytimes.com — Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) (L) watches as Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) (R) embraces Senator Christopher... Dodd (D-CT) (C) while speaking about the late Senator Edward Kennedy (D-MA) after a vote on healthcare reform. (more) Senate Votes to Open Health Care Debate
Harkin says Senate will work weekends in December on healthcare reform bill
thehill.com — The chairman of a key Senate committee overseeing healthcare reform said Monday that the chamber will work... every weekend in December to pass the bill by Christmas. Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), the chairman of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions ... (more) Harkin says Senate will work weekends in December on ...
Southern justice organization slams Rose’s U.S. attorney nomination
Southern justice organization slams Rose’s U.S. attorney nomination
iowaindependent.com — Stephanie Rose A social justice organization that has primarily been active in Louisiana and Texas has taken... a stand against the woman nominated to be the next U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Iowa . Friends of Justice , a nonprofit ... (more) Southern justice organization slams Rose’s U.S. attorney ...
Senate Dems Will Force Republicans To Debate Long Hours If They Obstruct
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — The health care debate will be restarted in earnest tomorrow as Senate Democrats expect the Congressional Budget... Office to score their version of the bill, which includes the opt-out public option. But Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) today on a radio... (more) Senate Dems Will Force Republicans To Debate Long Hours ...
Harkin, 13 other Dems request more protection for coal power in energy bill
iowaindependent.com — The push is on to dilute the climate change bills moving through Congress, and it’s not coming... only from conservatives. Mother Jones’ Kate Sheppard reports today that 14 Senate Democrats, including U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin, are urging their ... (more) Harkin, 13 other Dems request more protection for coal ...
Senate girds for historic debate on health bill
Senate girds for historic debate on health bill
boston.com — Senate Majority Leader Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., with Sens. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, left, and Charles Schumer, D-N.Y.,... leaves a news conference on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009 in Washington. Senate Majority Leader Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., with ... (more) Senate girds for historic debate on health bill
Eric Holder's Pretense -- By: Ed Whelan
bench.nationalreview.com — Attorney General Eric Holder recently explained that the Obama administration was taking so long to nominate United... States Attorneys because, in supposed contrast to the George W. Bush administration, it was looking so hard for the “best ... (more) Eric Holder's Pretense -- By: Ed Whelan
Harkin, Again, Hints At Consequences For Off-The-Reservation Chairmen
Harkin, Again, Hints At Consequences For Off-The-Reservation Chairmen
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA)--chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions committee is rare among senior... Senate Democrats. Whereas many in the party view seniority as akin to tenure, Harkin thinks it should come with responsibility. And ... (more) Harkin, Again, Hints At Consequences For ...
Harkin: Lieberman will come around
iowaindependent.com — While once again renewing his call that a Congressional health care reform will bill with a public... option will be passed and on Pres. Barack Obama’s desk by Christmas, U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin suggested that there are several reasons why ... (more) Harkin: Lieberman will come around