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Harry Reid Filibusters Democracy

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According to the Whispering Reid, The Reid that blows in the wind...or the Reid that just simply blows, Sen. Reid will block the efforts...

The National Anthem – “Money”

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Wellpoint, LLC, parent of Anthem/Blue Cross which announced a record single increase of customer's premiums by up to 39%, just delivered a letter to...

Bill Moyers Hits Another Homerun

Healthcare Reform AdLib - February 5, 2010 8

Tonight, Bill Moyers had a marvelous episode which I can't recommend enough. The first segment was about the SCOTUS decision and the impact on our...

Resolving Differences in House and Senate Health Bills

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The long debate over health care reform has now reached the end game, but there are still some obstacles to overcome before they can...

Democrats to Bypass Conference Committee to Pass Healthcare Bill

Healthcare Reform KQµårk 死神 - January 4, 2010 11

It has been widely reported today that Congressional leaders plan to bypass conference committees to merge the healthcare bills in the House and the...

Gingrich: In 2010 the GOP Will Run on Repealing HCR

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From Think Progress: Gingrich: Republicans ‘Will Run On An Absolute Pledge To Repeal This Bill’ Yesterday, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) refused to acknowledge that Republicans...

The GOP is Poised for Possible Gains in 2010

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The outcome of the 2010 midterms will be a referendum on the current health care reform legislation. The economy is showing signs of making...

The Senate Passes Healthcare Reform Bill 60-39

Healthcare Reform KQµårk 死神 - December 24, 2009 22

I watched the Senate vote and history was indeed made today. Probably the only surprising story in this vote is that all 60 Senators in...

Senate Passes Health Care Bill in Final Vote

Healthcare Reform Scheherazade - December 24, 2009 13

WASHINGTON DC -- On a cold Christmas Eve morning the United States Senate met for one last vote on H.R. 3590. With Vice President...

Almost There on HCR… Or Are We?

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Talking Points Memo has just put out this sobering article: Fragile Health Care Agreement Fraying? Whispers, But Not Yet Some Democrats are popping champagne and already...

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House Democrats Release Epstein’s Birthday Letter Apparently Signed by Trump

The Oversight Committee released files turned over by Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, including a copy of a sexually suggestive note apparently signed by President Trump. [...]

In Epstein’s ‘Birthday Book,’ a Celebration of His Lecherous Exploits

The book containing 50th birthday tributes to Jeffrey Epstein was released on Monday by the House Oversight Committee. [...]

Lachlan Murdoch Secures Control of Fox and News Corp, Ending Succession Fight

Lachlan Murdoch will take control of a new family trust in a deal worth $3.3 billion, ensuring that his father’s media empire will retain its conservative slant. [...]

The Murdoch Succession Fight Is Over. So What Does Lachlan Control?

From Fox News to Tubi to HarperCollins, here’s what is in the media empire that Rupert Murdoch built. [...]

12th Grade Reading Skills Hit a New Low

High school seniors had the worst reading scores since 1992 on a national test, a loss probably related to increases in screen time and the pandemic. Their math scores fell as well. [...]

Supreme Court Lifts Restrictions on L.A. Immigration Stops

A federal judge had ordered agents not to make indiscriminate stops relying on factors like a person’s ethnicity or that they speak Spanish. [...]

The Supreme Court Decision on ICE and Racial Profiling, Explained

The ruling allowed immigration agents to stop people for reasons that lower courts had deemed likely unconstitutional. [...]

Adams Administration Move to Let ICE Into Rikers Is Illegal, Judge Rules

Justice Mary V. Rosado said the order, issued after the mayor’s corruption charges were dropped by the Trump administration, presented the appearance of a conflict of interest. [...]

Meet the New ICE Recruits

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Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democrats and two independents within their ranks, the caucus has 48 Democrats and three independents. [...]

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marriage to party-line bills tackling climate change and expanding health care coverage, it's a record President Joe Biden and Democrats on the ballot were all eager to tout on the campaign trail during the midterms. [...]

CNN Political Briefing

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The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics. [...]

Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out. [...]

The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid. [...]

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court. [...]

Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, is on hold indefinitely as legal challenges work their way through the courts. [...]

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France in fresh political crisis after MPs oust prime minister

The French government loses a vote of confidence and PM François Bayrou will resign on Tuesday. [...]

US lawmakers release Epstein 'birthday book' with alleged Trump note

The White House says the president did not draw the picture or sign the note, after it was published on Monday. [...]

How a shootout ended a four-year search for a NZ bushman and his three children

After a handful of chance encounters and brief sightings, the fugitive was shot dead on Monday morning. [...]

Six Israelis killed by Palestinian gunmen at Jerusalem bus stop

Israeli police say two gunmen were killed after the attack, which was one of the deadliest in the city in years. [...]

At least 19 dead in Nepal after Gen Z protests at corruption and social media ban

Young protesters are demanding the government lift its social media ban and tackle corruption. [...]

Lone survivor of mushroom murders pleads to grieve in private as killer jailed for life

As Erin Patterson was sentenced, her sole surviving victim Ian Wilkinson called for privacy and kindness. [...]

Murdochs reach deal in succession battle over media empire

Lachlan Murdoch will retain control the conservative Fox and News Corp empire under the deal. [...]

Hamas discussing US 'ideas' for Gaza ceasefire after Trump's 'last warning'

Hamas says it received "some ideas" from the US through mediators on how to reach a Gaza ceasefire deal. [...]

South Korean worker tells BBC of panic during US immigration raid at Hyundai plant

Some 400 US agents took part in the immigration raid on the Hyundai facility, detaining hundreds of workers, many South Korean nationals. [...]

Supreme Court lifts limits on LA immigration raids

US top court says that immigration agents can stop people based solely on their race, language or job. [...]

Healthcare Reform

Harry Reid Filibusters Democracy

The National Anthem – “Money”

Bill Moyers Hits Another Homerun

Resolving Differences in House and Senate Health Bills

Democrats to Bypass Conference Committee to Pass Healthcare Bill

Gingrich: In 2010 the GOP Will Run on Repealing HCR

The GOP is Poised for Possible Gains in 2010

The Senate Passes Healthcare Reform Bill 60-39

Senate Passes Health Care Bill in Final Vote

Almost There on HCR… Or Are We?

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