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Point By Point Rebuttal of New Obama Statement on FISA Amendments Act

Politics – Barack Obama finally issued a statement today attempting to justify his support for George W. Bush's FISA Amendments Act. This article is a point by point rebuttal of Barack Obama's arguments. It is written not by a Republican, but by a Democrat.

Submitted and Voted for on July 03, 2008 11:47pm

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Obama Gets Just Two Cent Donation For Supporting FISA Amendments Act

Politics – A primary supporter of Barack Obama angry at Obama over his upcoming FISA Amendments Act vote sends a very special donation: His two cents. It's part of a big trend, as Obama supporters turn off the tap of donations into his campaign, protesting Obama's support of Bush's unconstitutional spy program against the American people.

Submitted and Voted for on July 03, 2008 10:13pm

FBI might use profiling in terror investigations
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FBI might use profiling in terror investigations

Politics – The Justice Department is considering letting the FBI investigate Americans without any evidence of wrongdoing, relying instead on a terrorist profile that could single out Muslims, Arabs or other racial and ethnic groups.

Voted for on July 03, 2008 10:07pm

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Barack Obama Fails to Show Up for Work on FISA Immunity Provisions

News – Last week, Barack Obama said he would vote for the FISA Amendments Act, but promised he would work in the Senate to remove the retroactive immunity for telecommunications corporations. Today, Barack Obama broke that promise. The bill was up for debate in the Senate, and an important vote on the measure was held, and Barack Obama was not there.

Submitted and Voted for on June 25, 2008 09:28pm

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Obama Silent as Democrats Give Bush More Spying Powers

Politics – Barack Obama has been mostly silent as the House caved into White House demands for more surveillance power this week. He has advocated civil liberties and accountability during previous clashes over surveillance, voting against a White House spying bill in August, but Obama has sidestepped the issue this week, despite pleas from supporters.

Voted for on June 25, 2008 09:28pm

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Cindy McCain Affair Should You Care

Politics – Should you care about the rumors that Cindy McCain is having a sexual affair? Is it your business what Cindy McCain's sex life is like? This article considers the ethical question for YOU.

Submitted and Voted for on June 18, 2008 10:00pm

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29 Members of Congress Try to Reduce Number of Marriages

Politics – Georgia Congressman Paul Broun leads a group of 29 members of the House of Representatives who are supporting a proposed amendment to the Constitution that would prevent huge numbers of Americans from getting married. Why are these members of Congress trying to reduce the number of marriages?

Submitted and Voted for on May 24, 2008 12:09pm

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119 Republicans Vote Against Conservation for Rare Wild Cats

News – This week,119 members of Congress voted against the Great Cats and Rare Canids Act. The legislation provides for the support of conservation programs around the world that protect endangered wild cats and dogs. Every species of wild cats on Earth is endangered. Half of wild dogs, wolves and foxes are in danger of going extinct.

Submitted and Voted for on May 22, 2008 05:29am

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John Edwards Endorses Barack Obama! Will Obama-Edwards Be Next?

Politics – John Edwards endorsed Barack Obama for President tonight. Will the announcement of an Obama-Edwards presidential campaign dream team be next?

Submitted and Voted for on May 14, 2008 07:52pm

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Endangered Right Whales Denied Protection By Bush

Science – North Atlantic right whales could go extinct if even one pregnant female is killed. Yet, the Bush White House has blocked protection of the whales from speeding shipping vessels, even though such protection is required by law and economic impact would be minimal.

Submitted and Voted for on May 13, 2008 08:20am

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3 Congressmen Vote To Let Oceans Die

Politics – Story of searching through the Library of Congress to see who the 3 members of Congress were who were so shortsighted as to vote AGAINST a national strategy to confront the growing ecological crisis in our oceans.

Submitted and Voted for on April 30, 2008 10:24am

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Herger Aristocracy Bill Ignored In Favor of Inflatable Pig

Politics – While the media lavishes attention on an inflatable pig flying over the California desert, no one has reported on H.R. 5908, Republican Rep. Wally Herger's bill that would lower the capital gains tax rate down to zero, permanently. The ultra-rich would pay no taxes on their huge investment income. But never mind, the media sees the inflatable pig.

Voted for on April 30, 2008 10:19am Commented on 1 time: 1

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Killjoy Coalition in Congress Keeps Playboy Mag From Troops

News – Congressman Paul Broun has created a bill to forbid soldiers buying Playboy Magazine at overseas military bases. Is it supporting the troops when you tell them how they can't spend their own money? With the failed war in Iraq, this is the best solution Congressman Broun can come up with?

Submitted and Voted for on April 29, 2008 01:50pm

Parents pray as girl, 11, dies of diabetes (update)
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Parents pray as girl, 11, dies of diabetes (update)

Religion – A couple who prayed as their 11-year-old daughter died of untreated diabetes will be charged with second-degree reckless homicide, a prosecutor said Monday.

Voted for on April 29, 2008 01:44pm

 4 U.S. Soldiers Killed; Militants Shell Green Zone
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4 U.S. Soldiers Killed; Militants Shell Green Zone

News – At least 44 American soldiers have been killed in Iraq in April, making it the deadliest month for U.S. forces since September.

Voted for on April 29, 2008 01:44pm

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