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Senate Invokes Cloture On Collins-Nelson Amendment

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The amended $800 billion stimulus bill is on the way to passage after a 61-36 vote in favor of cloture. We had all 57 Democrats voting Yes plus Sanders of Vermont (I),  3 GOP Senators voting Yes (Collins, Snowe and Specter), and 1 not voting (Gregg) plus one vacancy in Minnesota (party unknown) so that leaves 1 more non voting Republican, I'm not sure who they … [Read more...] about Senate Invokes Cloture On Collins-Nelson Amendment

On Alex Rodriguez and Drugs. And Sex

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Alex Rodriguez has admitted using performance-enhancing drugs. He regrets it. William Saletan at Slate wonders what else don't we know? His name is on the list of flunked players. As today's New York Times explains, "the players had agreed to the 2003 tests under the condition that their results would never be revealed." How many other tests have been taken and flunked but, … [Read more...] about On Alex Rodriguez and Drugs. And Sex

CNN/ ORC Poll: Three Quarters Support Obama And Half Support Stimulus

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A new CNN/ORC poll finds three-quarters of Americans support President Barack Obama, a bit more than half support the stimulus plan, most Americans feel Obama is reaching out to Congress and Republicans -- and that GOPers have made gains in their ratings since they've taken on Obama. This poll perhaps more than any other poll could explain Obama's return to campaign mode. … [Read more...] about CNN/ ORC Poll: Three Quarters Support Obama And Half Support Stimulus

Media Shakeup Continues: Newsweek Plans Design, Content And Readership Target Change

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Slapped around by the emergence of the new media, the continued compartmentalization of reading and listening habits of consumers into smaller and smaller groups, and an economic crisis that shows no signs of vanishing soon, the news-magazine Newsweek is about to undergo some major content, design and readership target audience changes. The New York Times reports that the … [Read more...] about Media Shakeup Continues: Newsweek Plans Design, Content And Readership Target Change

Amazon’s Kindle 2.0 Launch

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The NYTimes is Live Blogging Amazon’s Kindle 2.0 Launch from the Morgan Library & Museum in New York City. Jeff Bezos is there and right now Stephen King is onstage "reading a section of his short story, which is about the Kindle, and for the Kindle, from his free Kindle." In late 2001, as the global economy reeled from the double whammy of the dot.com collapse and the … [Read more...] about Amazon’s Kindle 2.0 Launch

Pundits, Politicians? Pfft! What Do You Think About the Stimulus?

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If you're like me, you've heard and read enough from the pundits and politicians about the stimulus bills.  Look, when a country is where we are economically, no solution is going to be one that everyone can support because we know we don't all agree on solutions and we know we don't know what will happen - no matter who tells you otherwise. Today, starting at 12noon, you … [Read more...] about Pundits, Politicians? Pfft! What Do You Think About the Stimulus?

Contribute To TMV’s “Bailout” (Fundraising Drive)

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This is the time of year for The Moderate Voice's annual fund raising drive, and it's needed now more than ever. But we're not seeking millions -- just trying to raise $870. Details and info on how you can contribute are HERE. (This message will appear at the top of this site often between now and when the fundraiser ends February 23. So far we have not reached 1/2 of our … [Read more...] about Contribute To TMV’s “Bailout” (Fundraising Drive)

Gallup: Public supports Obama, Democrats over GOP on stimulus by wide margin

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I have to admit that I read the Washington Post piece on GOP anti-stimulus strategy with a bit of glee. Replete with photo of an arrogant Rush Limbaugh the article cited various and sundry Republican officials who believe in their heart of hearts that opposing the stimulus is the key to their return from the wilderness. What really struck me was a quote from Rep. Paul Ryan … [Read more...] about Gallup: Public supports Obama, Democrats over GOP on stimulus by wide margin

Is Obama Still Running for Election?

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With the stimulus package battle seeming to draw toward a close, President Obama is packing his bags and heading out for a town hall meeting in Indiana. The timing may seem spot on, but the venue raises some questions. White House spokesman Robert Gibbs says Obama wants to go where the nation's economic problems are "acute" as part of his "his effort to convince Congress to … [Read more...] about Is Obama Still Running for Election?

Turkey In The Fire (Guest Voice)

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Is Turkey heading closer to an Islamist agenda? In this Guest Voice post, Barry Rubin. the director of the Global Research in International Affairs (GLORIA) Center and editor of the Middle East Review of International Affairs (MERIA) Journal. -- who spent 35 years working on Turkish history and politics and says he was the first Israeli exchange professor to teach there -- … [Read more...] about Turkey In The Fire (Guest Voice)

Georgia Legislators Team With Christian Right to End Queer Studies

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And they're using the state's $2.2-billion budget shortfall to justify it. So says AP: State Rep. Charlice Byrd of Woodstock took the House well on Friday to announce a "grass-roots" effort to oust professors with expertise in subjects like male prostitution, oral sex and "queer theory." "This is not considered higher education," she said. "If legislators are going to dole … [Read more...] about Georgia Legislators Team With Christian Right to End Queer Studies

Goodbye To All That: The Slow-Motion Death Of The Great American Newspaper

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By SHAUN MULLEN GUEST VOICE Over Kiko's House, my own blog, this is the 6,000th post since its inception. That the subject is the slow and agonizing death of the great American newspaper is no accident. I planned it that way. But nobody could have planned the decline and fall of what has been an essential part of our daily bread for so long: The newspaper that the … [Read more...] about Goodbye To All That: The Slow-Motion Death Of The Great American Newspaper

Easy Economic Stimulus Package: Move The Decimal Point (Guest Voice)

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American political leaders are looking for a way for American to start digging its way out of the increasingly grimmer financial crisis. In this Guest Voice post, TMV reader Marc Pascal, an Arizona-based economic psychologist, offers an intriguing idea: move the decimal point. Guest Voice posts do not necessarily reflect the opinion of TMV or its writers. Easy Economic … [Read more...] about Easy Economic Stimulus Package: Move The Decimal Point (Guest Voice)

Praying for Safety, Mercy, and Medical Aid: Killer Wildfires Said to Be Purposely Set In Dry Windy Australia

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from Guardian UK by Ellen Connolly in Sydney ...flames four storeys high raced across the land like a speeding train, wiping out towns within an hour. The pretty alpine town of Marysville was flattened, street by street, every public building - the post office, police station, guest houses - no more. Many tried to escape the acrid smoke in their cars but some did not … [Read more...] about Praying for Safety, Mercy, and Medical Aid: Killer Wildfires Said to Be Purposely Set In Dry Windy Australia