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If that’s socialized medicine, I’m for it
October 8, 2009A bipartisan group of more than 1,000 state lawmakers have signed a letter to Congress calling for real health reform that includes a public option, according to a recent press conference call organized by the Progressive...
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Rep. Courtney leads House members to oppose tax on health benefits
October 8, 2009Congressman Joe Courtney (D) from Connecticut's 2nd CD,announced today that 156 House members have signed a letter he initiated urging Speak of the House Nancy Pelosi to reject any excise tax on high-cost health care benefit...
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Working for peace in Afghanistan
October 7, 2009After eight years of U.S. war in Afghanistan, ferment is growing in the country and the Congress about Washington’s next steps.
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GOP tries ‘taxpayer rights’ trick
October 7, 2009The so called "taxpayer bill of rights," which slashed jobs and services for years in Colorado is making new appearances in both Washington state and Maine.
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White House tackles teen violence
October 7, 2009CHICAGO – Attorney General Eric Holder declared Oct. 7 that the beating death of a 16-year-old high school student was a “stark wake-up call” to the nation to deal with youth violence.
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