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08 Nov 2009 07:00
Health care takeover roll call vote — and what GOP Rep. Joseph Cao got from Obama
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The final roll call vote on passage of the House Dems’ government health care takeover bill is here. [...] Read the rest »The President of the United States Said That? -- By: Kathryn Jean Lopez
The Corner () | 10 hours ago |
President Obama, in his pitch to Democrats on the Hill today (from the New York Times ): Mr. Obama, during his private pep talk to Democrats, recognized Mr. Owens election and then posed a question to the other lawmakers. According to Representative Earl Blumenauer of Oregon, who supports the health care bill, the president asked, “Does anybody think that the teabag, anti-government people are going...GOP Gone Wild: Unruly Republicans Disrupt Health Care Debate With Screams, Shouts, And...
Think Progress (
This morning, the House began consideration of the rule for debate of the House health care bill. As the Democratic Women’s Caucus took to the microphone on the House floor to offer their arguments for how the bill would benefit women, House Republicans — led by Rep. Tom Price (R-GA) — repeatedly talked over, screamed, [...]Another Mass Shooting
Snowflakes in Hell () | 11/06/2009 |
As SayUncle points out, they tend to come in groups. Related posts:Jobs are a ProblemMass Shooting CoverageMass Shooters and Armed Citizens Related posts: Jobs are a Problem Mass Shooting Coverage Mass Shooters and Armed CitizensHouse Health Care Vote: Breaking Updates
The House of Representatives is set to vote on major health care reform legislation today. Check this page throughout the day for the latest news, or follow live streaming video and Twitter updates HERE . 10:10 AM ET -- Rep. Dingell to preside over House for first time since 1965 Medicare vote. Democrats wavering on the health care bill will have their heart-strings tugged by the man overseeing today's...Mass Murdering Muslim Major Worked to Assist Obama’s Transition Team Through University...
Stop the ACLU (
-By Warner Todd Huston Plus, Ron Reagan couples “tea baggers” with Murderer Nidal Hasan. In 2008 The George Washington University Homeland Security Institute (HSPI) initiated a transition task force to help craft homeland security policies during Obama’s transition period. In May of 2009 HSPI finished its report titled, “Thinking Anew-Security Priorities for the Next Administration.” One of [...]
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New York 23 Remains a Toss-Up
The Rothenberg Political Report () | 11/06/2009 |
Bill Owens' victory in New York's 23rd was the good news for Democrats this week and continued the party's winning streak in competitive House special elections. But the dynamic that helped Owens win- including a divided Republican Party- can't be ignored and aren't likely to be replicated again. For now, his reelection next year is a Pure Toss-Up. Here are our latest House ratings. # - Moved benefiting... Friday Night Whip Count for Health Care Bill
Daily Kos (
David Dayen has done tremendous work today keeping track of public statements from House members in health care. These are those he has as definite no votes: Adler, Baird, Boren, Bright, Childers, A. Davis, L. Davis, Gordon, P.Griffith, Herseth Sandlin, Kissell, Kosmas, Kratovil, Marshall, Massa, Matheson, McMahon, Melancon, Minnick, Peterson, Skelton, Stupak, Tanner, Taylor, Teague Normally, I don't...-
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Dems PASS Nationalized Health Care Bill (Video)
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It’s done. The democrats just passed their nationalized health care bill. Pelosi announces the bill passes. Democrats cheer on the House floor after taking over the nation’s health care industry. U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, released the following statement regarding the passage of a 2,000-page health care bill in the House of Representatives:... -
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Joseph Cao: Health Care's LONE Republican Supporter Is Rep. Anh "Joseph" Cao
The Huffington Post () | 9 hours ago |
One Republican lawmaker out of 177 crossed party lines to support the health care reform legislation offered by Democrats. Rep. Anh "Joseph" Cao, the Louisiana Republican who hails from a decidedly Democratic New Orleans district, voted yea on the final passage of legislation. He joined 219 Democrats to make the final margin 220 to 215 in favor of reform's passage. Cao was a major (and possibly the... An Insider's View of the Fort Hood Tragedy
Boing Boing () | 11/06/2009 |
Yesterday, a shooter opened fire on America's largest Army base, killing 13 and injuring many more. As of this morning, 27 people were still in the hospital. The alleged shooter, Maj. Hasan Nidal Malik, was at first reported dead. Since then, it's been confirmed that he survived and is in custody. The media, obviously, has been all over this. But one reporter--and a journalism school buddy of mine--Amanda...House health care vote may be delayed, sources say
) | 11/06/2009 |
Sharp differences among Democrats over abortion and immigration have raised questions over whether Speaker Nancy Pelosi currently has the 218-vote majority needed for passage of the bill. Washington (CNN) - A hotly anticipated health care reform vote by the full House of Representatives may be delayed until Sunday, according to two Democratic sources. But the vote on [...]
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19-year-old led L.A. celebrity burglaries
The Washington Times (
LAS VEGAS | A 19-year-old woman was the driving force behind a youthful burglary ring that preyed on Hollywood's rich and famous, often brazenly walking into unlocked homes to make off with cash, jewels and family heirlooms, authorities said. A suspect turned informant, Nicholas Prugo, told police detectives that Rachel Jungeon Lee spearheaded the break-ins, motivated by a desire to own... -
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Napolitano Defends Islam In Abu Dhabi
Riehl World View (
First priority for Homeland Security in the wake of the terrorist attack? Keep the lid on those American haters. You know the type, bitter and clingy, ... like Bibles and guns and stuff, I imagine. Keep an eye... -
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Pakistan Suicide Bomb Kills 12: Mayor Targeted In Attack On Peshwar Suburb
The Huffington Post (
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — A suicide bomber blew himself up Sunday in a crowded market in northwestern Pakistan, killing an anti-Taliban mayor who had formed a militia to fight the militants and 11 other people, officials said. A purported Taliban commander claimed responsibility for the bombing. The Taliban have carried out a series of attacks in recent weeks aimed at pressuring the government to abandon... Unhappy Iverson leaves Grizzlies 'indefinitely'
Seattle Times (
Disgruntled Memphis guard Allen Iverson returned to his home in Atlanta after receiving permission to leave the team to attend to personal business.The personal is the political
Ghost of a flea (World
Questioning authority: Bikini record set in Johannesburg. Kellogg’s Special KR’s Sarah Mansfield said 287 bikini...-
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House narrowly passes landmark health care bill
The Huffington Post (
WASHINGTON — In a victory for President , the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry. Republican opposition was nearly unanimous. The 220-215 vote cleared the way for the Senate to begin debate on the issue that has come to overshadow...
Chinese premier pledges funds, aid to Africa
Boston Globe (World
China's premier on Sunday pledged $10 billion in concessional loans to African nations over the next three years and said Beijing would cancel the government debts of some of the poorest of those countries, as the Asian powerhouse looked to deflect criticism that its investments in the continent were motivated purely by greed.-
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'Something Didn't Seem Right' About Ft. Hood Suspect
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Fellow students complained to the faculty about Hasan's "anti-American propaganda," but said a fear of appearing discriminatory against a Muslim student kept officers from filing a formal written complaint. -
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High court to look at life in prison for juveniles
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Joe Sullivan was sent away for life for raping an elderly woman and judged incorrigible though he was only 13 at the time of the attack. -
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Going up — no, really up
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A Seattle team has collected a $900,000 prize in a NASA-backed competition to develop the concept of an elevator to space. -
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Suspect identified in Seattle police killing
Boston Globe () | yesterday | US
A man accused of shooting and killing a police officer on Halloween night is also suspected of firebombing police cruisers and other property nine days earlier, police said Saturday. -
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House Roll Call: Health care
Boston Globe () | yesterday | Politics
The 220-215 roll call Saturday by which the House passed a Democratic-written health care bill.
Abdul MalikAndrew LuckAnwar Al-AwlakiCameron CollinsCharles ScottCraig SchaeferDan PersaDavid SherzerDiana DeGetteGeorge W. BushGraig CooperHani HanjourJames VandenbergJason HorowitzJohn DingellJohn ShadeggJordan JeffersonJoseph CaoJulio JonesKen SalazarLeigh TiffinMarshall ThomasMichael CuddyerNancy PelosiOsman DanquahPat KirwanPhil IveyToby GerhartZach Parise
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