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Bunning’s Blockage of Unemployment and COBRA Benefits Will Cost States Big Bucks

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Isaiah J. Poole at Campaign for America's future tells us that Sen. Jim Bunning's refusal to allow even a temporary extension of unemployment insurance and COBRA funding that expires tomorrow "is going to end up costing cash-strapped states millions of dollars as well as potentially causing millions of workers to lose their unemployment benefits." Continuing: … [Read more...] about Bunning’s Blockage of Unemployment and COBRA Benefits Will Cost States Big Bucks

Abortion and Women’s Lives

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I know that news about the earthquake in Chile and possible related tsunami in Hawaii has been dominating the news today (appropriately and justifiably so), but here is an article about another human tragedy taking place. However, unlike the human tragedies in Chile and potentially Hawaii, this one -- which is happening because of Nicaragua's draconian anti-abortion law -- is … [Read more...] about Abortion and Women’s Lives

HEALTH CARE HOLOCAUST

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People, real people by the thousands every year, are dying for lack of medical treatment in the world's richest nation, and after a week of politicians posturing over piles of paper, policy wonks are stunning us with this truth. A new study shows 68 Americans under age 65 die every day because they don’t have health care, a number that will rise to 84 by 2019--a total of … [Read more...] about HEALTH CARE HOLOCAUST

A Little Primer On Earthquakes

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Whenever a quake happens we always hear all kinds of discussions regarding how to measure intensity. While I am not a trained seismologist I have always had an interest in the subject and thought I'd offer a little mini primer. There are a number of different scales for measuring quake impact. The most commonly used is the Richter scale. As many have discussed the Richter … [Read more...] about A Little Primer On Earthquakes

The Cats Are Meowing For Charlie

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Charlie Rangel, the smooth-talking gadfly serving as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, is a cat with nine lives. One might say this seasoned pol from Harlem is ethically challenged in today's world casting spotlights on influence peddling from lobbyists. "I think he comes from a different day at school, where there weren't these ethics laws . . . where there … [Read more...] about The Cats Are Meowing For Charlie

Tweeting During the Chile Earthquake (VIDEO and Tweets)

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American Idol singer Elliott Yamin was Tweeting when in his hotel room when the Chile earthquake -- reportedly one of the biggest ever -- struck. Here's his account: And it has been a big subject on Twitter. Here are some of the latest if you search for "Chile earthquake":Veni_Vidi_Vicii so haiti had a massive earthquake, chile jus had a 8.8 earthquake! & hawaii is abt 2 … [Read more...] about Tweeting During the Chile Earthquake (VIDEO and Tweets)

The Promise of Scott Brown Gone Bad? Not Really … (Guest Voice)

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The Promise of Scott Brown Gone Bad? Not Really ... by Michael Reagan Today, many grassroots Republicans, Independents and Tea Party members across the country are beginning to feel a hint of buyer’s remorse over the most recent addition to United States Senate -- Republican Scott Brown of Massachusetts. Earlier this week, Sen. Brown voted in support of a procedural … [Read more...] about The Promise of Scott Brown Gone Bad? Not Really … (Guest Voice)

Clashing Realities in the Muslim World (Guest Voice)

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Clashing Realities in the Muslim World by Brian O’Neill Words have been around for as long as we have been human - they may even be what makes us human. They inspire us, shape our minds and control our perceptions. Certain phrases can raise or deflate, and alter the We live in an age of instant controversy. The polarization of our politics, combined with the … [Read more...] about Clashing Realities in the Muslim World (Guest Voice)

Massive Earthquake Rocks Chile

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An earthquake which may have registered as high as 8.8 on the Richter scale has struck the nation of Chile. The quake struck at 3:34am local time and the epicenter was just off the coast near the city of Conception (population near 1 million) and within 200 miles rom the capital city of Santiago (population 5 million). Just to compare, the Haitian quake registered 7.0 … [Read more...] about Massive Earthquake Rocks Chile

Pearl Harbor Figure Passes Away

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The man who was best known for dismissing reports of approaching planes on December 7, 1941 has died. Although many movies unfairly blamed him for the incident, he was exonerated by the military. Radar was a new invention and it was only his 2nd day on the job. But it haunted him for the rest of his life. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/26/us/26tyler.html … [Read more...] about Pearl Harbor Figure Passes Away

Bad Day At Blair House

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Never have I been so befuddled trying to write a story after viewing seven hours of the health care debate between President Obama and Republican and Democratic members of both the House and Senate. Here it is a day later and I'm still stuck. A couple of impressions do stick in my brain. To drop it, walk away and pretend the rising costs and grievous and capricious … [Read more...] about Bad Day At Blair House

Why Is Government “Broken?”

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Why is government broken? Independent writer John Avlon blames broken government on "wingnuts." And he notes something we have noted here: Rush Limbaugh's comments after the election of Obama "I hope he fails" helped set the strident tone of what was to come -- and is unfolding. Avlon isn't optimistic about what is to come give polarization patterns and with mid-terms coming … [Read more...] about Why Is Government “Broken?”

Who Were the Health Care Summit’s Winners and Losers?

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So who were the highly touted health care summit's winners and losers? People will disagree. Here's a good segment (with all of the disagreements) that was on Hardball. Most notable part of this segment: Chris Matthews documents GOPers sticking to repeatable talking points: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy … [Read more...] about Who Were the Health Care Summit’s Winners and Losers?