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Befuddled Media Can't Figure Out Where 533,000 Jobs Went
There are several aspects to the current recession that the mainstream media will not tell you about or connect together. First, the economy was still growing when the Democrats took control of Congress two years ago. There were growing problems in the macro economy to be sure, but there was ...
Daschle's Long March
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spectator.org — Let's be fair: Barack Obama and Tom Daschle will not attempt to immediately impose socialized health care... on America. Instead, they'll just take us along the scenic route. With the appointment of former Senate Majority Leader Daschle to  ... (more) Daschle's Long March
Daschle: Fixing Health Care "Top Priority" In Fixing Economy
tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com — This is kind of big. Health care advocates hoping that Barack Obama will fast-track health care reform... had been waiting for a crucial sign: A public indication from the new Obama administration that they view health care reform as crucial to fixing ... (more) Daschle: Fixing Health Care "Top Priority" In Fixing Economy
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nytimes.com — Barack Obama presented former Senator Tom Daschle as his choice for secretary of health and human services.... > (more) Daschle Will Lead Health Care Overhaul
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The Propaganda Begins
Blue Crab Boulevard — ... Jammie Wearing Fool points out the obvious: There is a reason the economy is shedding jobs at an alarming rate. So let’s summarize the plan: 1. Take over 17% of the economy by nationalizing health care services. 2. Be offensive and act fast. 3. Don’t provide any details, just get some sob stories out there in the media. 4. Raise taxes on “the wealthy” punish businesses, and deficit spend (thus also raising taxes via the back door). See, if you cut your payroll, you stand a good chance of limiting your exposure to Obama’s higher taxes. And then some folks wonder why 533,000 ...

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