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Big lies vs. health reform
July 31, 2009Labor and other analysts are noting that a virtual river of lies now being pumped into millions of American homes via the mass media underlies much of the confusion about health care reform. Turning their noses...
Read moreLONESOME HOBO If Blue Dogs run free
July 31, 2009I am trying to get more info on the Blue Dogs-White House-Senate health care negotiations. Are we headed to a supportable bill, or not?
Read moreCalif. resolution apologizes to Chinese Americans
July 31, 2009Though attention has focused largely on the state budget, among other issues the California legislature has dealt with this year is a unanimously-passed resolution recognizing the great contributions people of Chinese origin have made to the...
Read moreLou Dobbs’ journalism problem
July 31, 2009Using the debunked conspiracy about the authenticity of President Obama's birth certificate, CNN's Lou Dobbs and executives at that network have managed to redefine the professional standards of journalism. On both his radio show and his...
Read moreUnemployment in Detroit reaches 17%, autoworkers send Obama letter on high-speed rail and jobs
July 31, 2009DETROIT -- The shocking news this week is Detroit’s official unemployment rate is now 17%. Unless action is taken to re-open closed auto plants and prevent others from closing, the number will surely go higher.
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