Democratic Front of Eritrean Nationalities Formed By Afar, Kunama

This merger could change how thingsare done in Eretrea " Following a two-day congress which was held on June 18 -19, 2009, the Red Sea Afar Democratic Organization (RSADO) and the Democratic Movement for the...

American states seek Zelaya return

This can be resolvedpeacefully.  Neither side wants a civil war.  Thereseems to be room for compromise., " The head of the Organisation of American States (OAS) has arrived in Honduras to demand the reinstatement of Manuel Zelaya, its ousted president....

Washington Post cancels pay-to-play meetings at CEO home

The Washington Post has cancelled a controversial plan to host a series of off the record 'salons' at the company CEO's home after word got out that sponsors can buy access to the meetings for 25 grand a...

Annual Cost of Climate Change Bill: $560 Per American

Who were the 8 Republicans who voted for this without reading it? (thankfully none from  my state) " Friday's vote was 219-212. The legislation was supported by 211 Democrats and eight aisle-crossing GOP members: Reps. Mary Bono (Calif.), Michael Castle (Del.), Mark Kirk...

Pass Public Option in 2009 or Face Electoral Challenges in 2010

Cross-posted at the Public Option Health Care Now blog.As I read Ruth Marcus' absurd arguments in the Washington Post today against a public option for health care, and as I follow the debate in other articles doubting that a public option is politically feasible, I become...

American Man Moves to Brazil for Affordable Medical Care

Because of the cost in the United States of the medical care I need, and the medicines, I have discovered that I simply cannot afford to come back to the country of my birth.  Fortunately, Brazil has a lot to offer, including free medical care and medicines.Every two...

GITMO is Obama's Nightmare in the Making - New Laws Considered

The first Executive Order signed by the new President was the order to close Guantanamo Bay within one year.  The new Administration is realizing that this may be harder than thought.  Congress has...

"Let Them Eat Coconut Shrimp!" Party Time At the White House

Washington DC - June 25, 2009 - No FEMA trailers here, just party tents, as the White House hosts a theme party for Congress. This year's theme is "Hawaiian Luau."  Michelle O told reporters that Congress would be treated to "tiki torches" and "all sorts of...

Health care a human right?

A single payer rep finally testifies to Congress; insurance industry steps up attack on any public plan

Obama, Members of Congress Behave Like Cats

By Bob McCarty at BobMcCarty.comSometimes, it’s difficult to understand why President Barack Obama and other liberal Democrat politicians behave the way they do.  In order to offer what is perhaps an easier...

Civilian Workers Strike Continues at Vance AFB

Rick Boardman can say all he wants to a reporter for the Enid (Okla.) News & Eagle — as he does in this video — in an attempt to justify the decision to strike that garnered support of 94 percent of the union members for whom he serves as president.  What he...

Sen. Max Baucus Proposes Taxing Health Benefits of Middle Class

Cross-posted in Francis L. Holland's Diary.Some Congressional Democrats simply don't seem to know how to make candy out of the sugar they have been given. Now in control of the House and the Senate, and with Obama in the White House, they want to tax employees' health...

Health Care Plan - Opposition Battle Lines Drawn

President Obama, as a candidate, promised that he would ensure that every American was covered by Health Care.  He was particulary concerned about the 40 Million uninsured.  There is also the fact that...

The TEA Party Movement - Pondering the future

" Pardon my absence - Life intruded upon my intentions to do extensive research on the plans of the leadership of the TEA Party movement. And the research itself was more difficult than I expected. This article was...

Janet Langhart Cohen play Anne & Emmett cancelled after shooting

The world premiere of the play 'Anne and Emmett' by playwright Janet Langhart Cohen was meant to take place tonight at the Holocaust Museum, but it has now been cancelled due to the shooting at the museum by white supremacist James Wenneker Von Brunn.Janet Cohen was with her...

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