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Harry Reid Filibusters Democracy

Healthcare Reform AdLib - February 11, 2010 40

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”

Healthcare Reform AdLib - February 11, 2010 15

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

Healthcare Reform Chernynkaya - January 13, 2010 105

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

Healthcare Reform Scheherazade - December 28, 2009 21

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

Healthcare Reform Scheherazade - December 28, 2009 51

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?

Healthcare Reform Scheherazade - December 23, 2009 4

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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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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