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politicalbyline.com - 5 minutes ago
Ann Althouse makes a good point, But!
— politicalbyline.com — Excellent point: I’m trying to imagine the political environment that Washington Democrats occupy. A President glibly lays out that analogy, and it is received — without any wincing or taint of disgust — as awesome inspiration. These are the minds that will be making decisions for us ... (more) Ann Althouse makes a good point, But!

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msnbc.msn.com - 44 minutes ago
Obama will meet Netanyahu at White House
— msnbc.msn.com — The White House announced Sunday that President Barack Obama will be meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu during the Israeli prime minister's trip to Washington, ending days of uncertainty. (more) Obama will meet Netanyahu at White House

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firstthings.com - 79 minutes ago
The shadow of the jackboot…
— firstthings.com — Sorry I have been so quiet. We attended an event honoring a remarkable man this weekend (more on that, and on the injured veteran we met there, later) then my husband seemed to succumb to something slightly dysenteric so I’ve been looking after ... (more) The shadow of the jackboot…

Comments vote down Doug Ross @ Journal found this 79 minutes agofound this
pajamasmedia.com - 85 minutes ago
Sarah Palin and the Dysfunctional Political Class
— pajamasmedia.com — She may have been one of the most qualified members of a presidential ticket in a decade. (more) Sarah Palin and the Dysfunctional Political Class

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althouse.blogspot.com - 107 minutes ago
The Fort Hood massacre was rhetorical flourish as Obama urged House Democrats to vote for health ...
— althouse.blogspot.com — His idea was: Soldiers make sacrifices for the good of the country, so congressional Democrats should put their concerns about the next election aside for the good of the country. “He was absolutely inspiring. In a very moving way, he reminded us ... (more) The Fort Hood massacre was rhetorical flourish as Obama ...

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blueoregon.com - 3 hours ago
Push Schrader off the fence: the trifecta
— blueoregon.com — Update: 9:30AM: The voicemail at Schrader's DC office is full, and as it's Saturday they're not picking up the phones. You can send him an email here. As we hit the home stretch on health care reform, the House is scheduled to vote later today ... (more) Push Schrader off the fence: the trifecta

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powerlineblog.com - 3 hours ago
Republican Pride
— powerlineblog.com — The basic asymmetry of American politics is that there are more conservatives than there are Republicans, while there are more Democrats than there are liberals. This is why Nancy Pelosi wasn't able to persuade anything like a unified caucus to vote ... (more) Republican Pride

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missmichellematthews.blogspot.com - 4 hours ago
The Health Care Bill: Passed in the House of Representatives
— missmichellematthews.blogspot.com — We all knew this was coming. Even as we frantically tried to call Congress to put a stop to this horrific piece of legislation, we knew in our hearts that it would amount to nothing. Our leaders don't listen, and we've known that for a very long time. One of the worst bills in history is about ... (more) The Health Care Bill: Passed in the House of Representatives

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pajamasmedia.com - 4 hours ago
TOBY HARNDEN: Bloodless President Barack Obama makes Americans wistful for George W Bush. Hey, t…
— pajamasmedia.com — TOBY HARNDEN: Bloodless President Barack Obama makes Americans wistful for George W Bush. Hey, they’re already selling the bumper stickers. (more) TOBY HARNDEN: Bloodless President Barack Obama makes ...

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themoderatevoice.com - 4 hours ago
The Affordable Health Care for America Act
— themoderatevoice.com — Yes, it’s an historic achievement : Health-care reform passed the House, quite literally, at the eleventh hour. It passed with a slim, two-vote margin. But it passed. That is more than has ever happened before. More than Truman or Nixon or Carter or Clinton managed. More than Rayburn ... (more) The Affordable Health Care for America Act

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thinkprogress.org - 4 hours ago
Palin gives a lackluster speech in Wisconsin, frequently uses ‘bogus’ or ‘awesome’ to discuss ...
— thinkprogress.org — During the summer’s debate over health care reform, right-wing activists and lawmakers latched onto former Alaska governor Sarah Palin’s false claim that President Obama and congressional Democrats were proposing government “death ... (more) Palin gives a lackluster speech in Wisconsin, frequently ...

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politicalbyline.com - 4 hours ago
State Worker gets beat up at a SEIU meeting
— politicalbyline.com — Your Unions hard at work! The Video is here , and boy does it ever show the damage. The Story: A state worker is recovering after a bloody brawl at a union hall. He says members of the local SEIU 1000 beat him up and sent him to the hospital all because he wanted to expose allegedl ... (more) State Worker gets beat up at a SEIU meeting

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politico.com - 5 hours ago
Pawlenty slams Obama from Iowa
— politico.com — Tim Pawlenty uses his Iowa debut to excoriate President Obama for the still-wheezing economy. (more) Pawlenty slams Obama from Iowa

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villainouscompany.com - 5 hours ago
Obama Doesn't "Get" the Military He Commands
— villainouscompany.com — "What Vice President Cheney calls 'dithering,' President Obama calls his solemn responsibility to the men and women in uniform and to the American public," said Gibbs. "I think we've all seen what happens when somebody doesn't take that responsibility ... (more) Obama Doesn't "Get" the Military He Commands

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workingmother.com - 5 hours ago
Working Mother Magazine
— workingmother.com — Back Next Toys Toys That Last Holiday Shopping Value Our guide offers an age-by-age assortment of playthings that will keep your kids happy year after year. Read More>> Manager America's Best Bosses 2009 Hall of Fame Meet managers from 100 Best ... (more) Working Mother Magazine

Comments vote down The Washington Note found this 5 hours agofound this
workingmothermediainc.com - 5 hours ago
Press Releases
— workingmothermediainc.com — By: Jackie Cook Working Mother Media and Corporate Voices for Working Families Honor Congressional Members Making a Difference for Working Families WASHINGTON (Aug. 12, 2008) Honoring leaders on Capitol Hill for improving the American quality of ... (more) Press Releases

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iraq.usembassy.gov - 5 hours ago
Ambassador
— iraq.usembassy.gov — Christopher R. Hill arrived in Baghdad on April 24, 2009, to begin serving as America’s Ambassador to Iraq. Immediately prior to this assignment, Ambassador Hill was Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, in which capacity he ... (more) Ambassador

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krg.org - 5 hours ago
Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG)
— krg.org — Monday 9 Nov. 2009 01:57 Kurdistan-Iraq time (GMT +3) (more) Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG)

Comments vote down The Washington Note found this 5 hours agofound this
amazon.com - 5 hours ago
Renegade: The Making of a President (9780307463128): Richard Wolffe: Books
— amazon.com — From The Washington Post's Book World/washingtonpost.com Reviewed by Ted Widmer Given how often Barack Obama has been compared to John F. Kennedy, it makes sense that we now have a Camelot-style report on the great campaign of '08. Kennedy's election ... (more) Renegade: The Making of a President (9780307463128): ...

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latimesblogs.latimes.com - 5 hours ago
George W. Bush makes secret visit to mourning families at Fort Hood
— latimesblogs.latimes.com — Last night former President George W. Bush and his wife Laura made a secret visit to the devastated military families at Fort Hood. The Bushes Instructed the mourning military base's commander that they wanted no publicity. With their ... (more) George W. Bush makes secret visit to mourning families ...

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reuters.com - 6 hours ago
Iraq poll law step toward U.S. withdrawal: Obama
— reuters.com — WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Sunday the approval of a long-delayed election law by Iraq's parliament would allow the polls to go ahead early next year and pave the way for the withdrawal of U.S. forces. (more) Iraq poll law step toward U.S. withdrawal: Obama

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fivethirtyeight.com - 6 hours ago
Real Oklahoma Students Ace Citizenship Exam; Strategic Vision Survey Was Likely Fabricated
— fivethirtyeight.com — In detailing some of the evidence against Strategic Vision LLC , a pollster I am now almost certain is disreputable and fraudulent, I pointed in particular to a poll that they conducted on behalf of the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs, an ... (more) Real Oklahoma Students Ace Citizenship Exam; Strategic ...

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foxnews.com - 6 hours ago
Obama Draws Criticism for Sitting Out Berlin Wall Anniversary
— foxnews.com — President Obama squeezed in a trip to Copenhagen last month to lobby, unsuccessfully, for Chicago to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. He plans to travel to Oslo next month to accept the Nobel Peace Prize, an award that even Obama has said he does not ... (more) Obama Draws Criticism for Sitting Out Berlin Wall ...

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andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com - 6 hours ago
"Elie Should Stop Her Whining"
— andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com — Notes Left Behind | Main | Women In Catholicism 08 Nov 2009 01:10 pm "Elie Should Stop Her Whining" Because of my horror at the inhumanity of, the Gaza assault, my support for a two-state solution soon enough to rescue Israel from becoming South ... (more) "Elie Should Stop Her Whining"

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latimes.com - 8 hours ago
Bill Clinton, George W. Bush cancel appearances in L.A., N.Y.
— latimes.com — The 42nd and 43rd presidents back out because promoters of the February panel discussion 'insisted on billing it as something it wasn't,' Clinton spokesman says >  ... (more) Bill Clinton, George W. Bush cancel appearances in L.A., ...

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themoderatevoice.com - 8 hours ago
American Political Controversy Culture Spanked: George W. Bush and Bill Clinton Cancel Event Due ...
— themoderatevoice.com — To those who’ve finally wanted to see it happen — it has happened: America’s political controversy culture which permeates the way politics is packaged in much broadcast and old and new media, and influences the country’s tone of discussion has finally gotten spanked ... (more) American Political Controversy Culture Spanked: George ...

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themoderatevoice.com - 8 hours ago
The House’s Bowel Movement Bill
— themoderatevoice.com — When Arizona Republican John Shadegg used a seven-month-old baby as a prop during yesterday’s debate on health care, his symbolism was more apt than intended. What the House passed last night was a bowel movement of a bill diapered by competitive political posturing to cover a messy pile ... (more) The House’s Bowel Movement Bill

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commonsensewonder.blogspot.com - 8 hours ago
Obama taking orders from the anti Israel Soros
— commonsensewonder.blogspot.com — Where's the report on those oh so tolerant Arab/Palestinian neighbors? Another Soros stooge causing problems for Israel at State Ed Lasky From an article by Akiva Eldar in Haaretz , an Israeli newspaper: Israel dismally fails the requirements of a tolerant pluralistic society, according to ... (more) Obama taking orders from the anti Israel Soros

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faustasblog.com - 8 hours ago
“Hate speech” accusations vs women’s rights
— faustasblog.com — In a lengthy post, Gates of Vienna posts recommendations on women’s rights and Sharia law: Participating States must point out to all religious groups that men and women enjoy quality before the law. In addition, participating states should punish violations according to the law.  ... (more) “Hate speech” accusations vs women’s rights

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liberalvaluesblog.com - 9 hours ago
Sarah Palin Channels Glenn Beck on Heath Care and Secularized Coins
— liberalvaluesblog.com — Sarah Palin has found new fantasies to talk about and excite the right wing. Politco covered a Palin rally where she discussed both health care along with expressing some paranoid thoughts regarding coins. She didn’t specifically mention death panels but raised the same type of fears:  ... (more) Sarah Palin Channels Glenn Beck on Heath Care and ...

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directorblue.blogspot.com - 9 hours ago
The One Minute Health Care Bill
— directorblue.blogspot.com — A quick summary of H.R. 3962:CostCBO: New House Health Bill Spending Estimate, $3 Trillion over 10 Years. Since the CBO historically underestimates expenses, assume massive new deficits for a country that can ill afford them.Personal RequirementsYou'll be required to buy a 'qualified' health ... (more) The One Minute Health Care Bill

Comments vote down directorblue directorblue posted 9 hours agoposted this
This Week - Shocker: Cokie Roberts scorns Luntz & extremist Republicans (video)
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youtube.com - 9 hours ago
This Week - Shocker: Cokie Roberts scorns Luntz & extremist Republicans (video)
— youtube.com — This Week - Shocker: Cokie Roberts scorns Luntz & extremist RepublicansVisit: http://firedoglake.com (more) This Week - Shocker: Cokie Roberts scorns Luntz & ...

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feministing.com - 9 hours ago
Whose health care victory?
— feministing.com — I'm sure you've heard by now that, last night, the House passed a health-care reform bill. I got this lovely email from Barack Obama telling me what a victory this is: This evening, at 11:15 p.m., the House of Representatives voted to pass their ... (more) Whose health care victory?

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corner.nationalreview.com - 9 hours ago
If it were done when 'tis done, then 'twere well it were done quickly -- By: Mark Steyn
— corner.nationalreview.com — I don't like to say I told you so, but I've been saying for months now that the trick is to drag this thing across the finish line with 50.0000000000001 per cent of the vote as soon as possible. From my "Happy Warrior" column in NR back in July:  ... (more) If it were done when 'tis done, then 'twere well it were ...

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politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com - 9 hours ago
Update: Lone GOP vote came after call from President Obama
— politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — Washington (CNN) - Rep. Anh "Joseph" Cao was the only Republican to vote in favor of the Democratic health care bill that passed the House late Saturday, a vote that came after President Obama called to personally to ask for his support, Cao told ... (more) Update: Lone GOP vote came after call from President Obama

Comments vote down TPM Election Central found this 9 hours agofound this
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com - 10 hours ago
Obama Says He's Grateful For Lawmakers Who Took 'Courageous' Health Care Vote
— tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — President Obama today said "millions of Americans whose lives will change" when health care reform finally becomes law are grateful to the House for passing a sweeping overhaul bill late last night. "Given the heated and often misleading ... (more) Obama Says He's Grateful For Lawmakers Who Took ...

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tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com - 10 hours ago
Who Is Joseph Cao?
— tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — So who is Rep. Joseph Cao (R-LA), the one Republican who voted yes on the House Democrats' health care bill? Cao was first elected to Congress in 2008 from the solidly-Democratic New Orleans district, winning a shocking victory against Democratic ... (more) Who Is Joseph Cao?

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americablog.com - 10 hours ago
Teabaggers attack Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel
— americablog.com — Holocaust survivor and Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel criticized a Teabagger protester in Washington, DC this week who held up a sign showing dead bodies from the Dachau concentration camp stacked in a pile, and compared this to the Democrats' health care ... (more) Teabaggers attack Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel

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politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com - 10 hours ago
Cao says he put his district's needs over his party's wishes
— politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — Washington (CNN) - Rep. Anh "Joseph" Cao said Sunday he put the needs of his district over the desire of his party in being the lone House Republican to vote for a sweeping overhaul of the nation's health care system. Cao's "yes" vote ended up ... (more) Cao says he put his district's needs over his party's wishes

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politicalbyline.com - 10 hours ago
An Obama Funny
— politicalbyline.com — (Via E-mail) Barack Obama was out jogging one morning along the parkway when he tripped, fell over the bridge railing and landed in the creek below. Before the Secret Service guys could get to him, 3 kids who were fishing pulled him out of the water. He was so grateful he offered the kids ... (more) An Obama Funny

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pajamasmedia.com - 11 hours ago
JERRY POURNELLE: “I would have thought that the Obama administration is at least as responsible ...
— pajamasmedia.com — JERRY POURNELLE: “I would have thought that the Obama administration is at least as responsible for the US response to the Swine Flu problem as the Bush administration ever was for the New Orleans response to Katrina, but the media are not ... (more) JERRY POURNELLE: “I would have thought that the Obama ...

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washingtonexaminer.com - 12 hours ago
'I'm going to do good work for God'
— washingtonexaminer.com — By: Byron York Chief Political Correspondent 11/08/09 10:01 AM EST The words of Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, a few hours before authorities say he opened fire on fellow soldiers at Ft. Hood, Texas, killing 13 and wounding 29. The Washington Post reports ... (more) 'I'm going to do good work for God'

Comments vote down RedState: Conservative News and Community found this 12 hours agofound this
gatewaypundit.firstthings.com - 12 hours ago
Sarah Palin Responds to Health Care Vote: Bashes Pelosi-Points Out Obama’s Obvious Lie ...
— gatewaypundit.firstthings.com — Sarah Palin responded to the democrat’s vote to nationalize health care last night. She pointed out Obama’s lie about abortion not being in the bill. From her Facebook page: The Pelosi Bill Was Rammed Through on Saturday, But ... (more) Sarah Palin Responds to Health Care Vote: Bashes ...

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outsidethebeltway.com - 12 hours ago
House Trades Freedom for Health Coverage, Senate’s Move
— outsidethebeltway.com — The House passed a trillion dollar bill that will force Americans to buy health insurance, force even small businesses to provide health coverage, and require insurance companies to cover pre-existing conditions. (The last, as I have previously ... (more) House Trades Freedom for Health Coverage, Senate’s Move

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nicedoggie.net - 12 hours ago
Good On George
— nicedoggie.net — Contrary to the common misconception here that I somehow hate George W. Bush — a characterization that I have had to continually deny here for the past eight years — I thought I would take some time an point out something that he has ... (more) Good On George

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jumpinginpools.blogspot.com - 12 hours ago
Lap dog Blue dogs who voted for Pelosicare.
— jumpinginpools.blogspot.com — Congressman Arcuri - New York's 24th congressional district - R+2. Congressman Baca - California's 43rd congressional district - D+13. Congressman Berry - Arkansas 1st congressional district - R+8. Congressman Bishop - Georgia's 2nd congressional ... (more) Lap dog Blue dogs who voted for Pelosicare.

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facebook.com - 12 hours ago
Sarah Palin: The Pelosi Bill Was Rammed Through on Saturday, But Sunday’s Coming
— facebook.com — Sarah Palin: The Pelosi Bill Was Rammed Through on Saturday, But Sunday’s Coming (more) Sarah Palin: The Pelosi Bill Was Rammed Through on ...

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themoderatevoice.com - 12 hours ago
On SCOTUS cases and juveniles in jail for life
— themoderatevoice.com — My social work field placement was in the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court in 1989-1990. A large chunk of my work was conducting a part of the process performed that leads to the clinicians providing information to the jurists so that they can decide whether or not a minor is ... (more) On SCOTUS cases and juveniles in jail for life

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luoamerican.com - 13 hours ago
A Commander-in-Chief Visits the Fort Hood Wounded
— luoamerican.com — The only thing is that it isn't the current Commander-in-Chief. FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) ― Former President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, visited wounded soldiers and their families near the site of the worst mass shooting on an... (more) A Commander-in-Chief Visits the Fort Hood Wounded

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thehill.com - 13 hours ago
The GOP vote: Why Cao said 'yes'
— thehill.com — Lone GOP defector Rep. Joseph Cao (La.) was among the last to make it to the House floor for votes on Saturday night. (more) The GOP vote: Why Cao said 'yes'

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