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Need For Healthcare Too Great to Dismiss Public Option
The battle over the public option isn't over yet, as there is at least one more card to play. But how in the world could Senate Democrats get to the point where the concept of the public option is ..Harry Reid Calls Immigration a Priority for U.S. Senate
With President Obama on a historic foreign trip, a Supreme Court nomination pending and massive health-care and climate change bills percolating in Congress, Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid (D`Perfect storm` may give Senate Dems `magic 60`
In the face of an economy in crisis and a deeply unpopular president, some analysts believe the situation is ripe to give Democrats a 60-seat filibuster-proof majority in the Senate in November.Senate Passes Tobacco Elimination... er... Regulation Bill
The U.S. Senate passed historic legislation that puts the tobacco industry under FDA regulation. The vote was 79-17.Report: Health Insurers Bilk Consumers Out of Billions
Health insurers have forced consumers to pay billions of dollars in medical bills that the insurers themselves should have paid, according to a report released today by the staff of the Senate Comm..Carbon Wars in the U.S. Senate
The Waxman-Markey bill passed the House by seven votes. It will be mucher closer than that if and when the 100-member U.S. Senate votes on their version of this bill. Every carbon-conscious lobbyistsAn Act to Regulate and Tax the Cannabis Industry. in Mass
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has submitted two bills to regulate and tax the cannabis industry. The Senate bill no.1801, and House Bill no. 2929. Seeks to legalize and tax marijuana from the s..Former Congressman Sherwood Boehlert to Testify Before U.S. Senate Committee
Former Congressman Sherwood Boehlert to Testify Before U.S. Senate CommitteeWooing moderate Nelson could be a tough task for Senate Democrats - CNN.com
Sixty. It's the magic number of votes Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid needs to move his health care reform bill to the Senate floor and tamp down filibuster threats by Republicans.NRO: DeVore Responds to Birth Certificate Smear
Devore himself adds, via e-mail, "I said ten years ago that the move to impeach and convict President Clinton was a distraction from countering his liberal policies. So too is the effort now toJamie Leigh Jones: I apologize!
A young woman was raped by KBR employees and not allowed to prosecute.By Executive Decree: How Canadian Gov Works (Collections Canada)
The parts and origins of Canadian government. Good glossary too.$8,000 Homebuyer Tax Credit Is Almost Done!
$8000 homebuyer tax creditCorporate Shills in the Senate Are Trying to Hijack Obama's Health Agenda | Health and Wellness
Corporate Shills in the Senate Are Trying to Hijack Obama's Health Agenda | Health and Wellness | AlterNetAfter 8 Months
Norm Coleman conceded to Al Franken in the contested Senate race in Minnesota, hours after the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that Mr. Franken had won.Senate proposal gives president authority over the Internet
Original proposal from Senator Rockefeller to let the White House pull the plug on Internet sites drew fire, and the revised one is too.Franken 'thrilled' after court declares Senate victory
Minnesota's Supreme Court has dismissed former Sen. Norm Coleman's challenge to the state's November election results and declared Democratic challenger Al Franken the winner.Franken Gets Taste of Spotlight As He Prepares for Senate Inauguration
After an eight-month recount emerged with him as the victor, the former Saturday Night Live writer is preparing his next incarnation as Minnesota's junior senator.Jobs That Might Seem Cool But Actually Kinda Suck: Politician
Thinking about getting involved with politics? Find out if that's really such a good idea.Verdict For the Plaintiff - Read the Contract - ArticlesMake
There is no excuse for the irresponsible actions taken by the legislature for not reading every word before voting on any bill passed before them. If it can t be read by all,Senate Passes Franken Amendment to Stop KBR from Raping Employees (literally)
Junior Senator Al Franken proposed an Amendment forcing Halliburton, KBR, and any subsidiary of those companies from forcing employees to sign contracts prohibiting them from suing the company evSenate votes to expand federal hate crimes
WASHINGTON - People attacked because of their sexual orientation or gender would receive federal protections under a Senate-approved measure that significantly expands the reach of hate crimes law.Republicans In Senate Finance Committee Stiff The Dems
Grassley, Hatch, and other Republicans whined like little brats after the vote, citing bogus statistics to back up their attempt to help out the insurance companies.
