News Source: Virginian-Pilot Online
| about 1 month ago
Far from chastened by off-year election setbacks, congressional Democrats vowed no let-up in the drive to pass controversial health care Wednesday, arguing that the way to regain voter trust was to complete what they started in more prosperous...
News Source: United Press International
| about 1 month ago
U.S. lawmakers backing a public health insurance option for citizens should be required to enroll in it themselves, House Republicans say. Five representatives -- John Fleming and Steve Scalise , both of Louisiana; Joe Wilson of South Carolina, Phil...
News Source: Honolulu Advertiser
| about 1 month ago
An endorsement from the seniors' lobby was critical when then-President George W. Bush pushed the Medicare prescription drug benefit through a closely divided Congress in 2003. House Democratic leaders are hoping it will work the same political magic...
News Source: Seattle Times
| about 1 month ago
And House Republicans have unveiled their own alternative, after months of criticizing the Democrats' approach. House Democratic leaders have presented a new health overhaul bill that melds legislation passed by three committees over the summer. And...
News Source: Alternet
| about 1 month ago
New "Strip Joe" Game Allows You to See the Awful Truth Posted by Adele Stan, AlterNet at 12:45 PM on November 4, 2009. The folks at Agit-Prop have a new animated game for you to play. Warning: It's not pretty. Share and save this post:...
News Source: CNN
| about 1 month ago
House Democratic leaders have put the finishing touches on their health care bill and could bring it to the full chamber as soon as Friday. A 42-page manager's amendment posted Tuesday night made mostly technical changes in the nearly 2,000-page bill...