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Calculating the Real Costs

Politics – What does - and will - the invasion and occupation of Iraq really cost the people of this country?

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A new generation of John Kerry's - Ex soldiers testifying…

Politics – This week, some ex soldiers were testifying in front of several Congressman about atrocities that they "saw" in Iraq. This brings to mind John Kerry's lovely testimony in 1971. At least Kerry and his "peace" groups…

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Blackwater's Impunity

Do No Evil – After guards from Blackwater Worldwide protecting a State Department convoy killed at least 17 Iraqis in a hail of bullets last September, we hoped the Bush administration would rethink the folly of relying on mercenaries,…

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Conyers: 'We're Closing In On Rove'

Politics – Conyers told us that Rove has a week to appear before his committee. If he doesn't, said Conyers, "We'll do what any self-respecting committee would do. We'd hold him in contempt. Either that or go and have him…

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Nearly Half Of Americans Unsure In Case Of Terror Nuke Attack

News – A former Senate staffer returned to Capitol Hill to report that almost half of all Americans believe they have insufficient information about what to do in the event of a terrorist-sponsored nuclear attack.

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What Americans Can Do to Avoid More Gas Price Hikes

Do No Evil – President Bush is obviously not satisfied with driving the price of gas to $4.00/gallon. Now, he's pushing for a war on Iran, which will drive the price of oil out of sight. If Americans don't want to be walking…

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Speaker Pelosi Touts Accomplishments, Leadership Team

Politics – Attempting to counter an appearance of deadlock and stalemate, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi outlined key legislation passed recently while also applauding the Democrats who lead the House alongside her.

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Editorial: For Veterans, There is no plan

Do No Evil – We're not prepared to deal with our vets. Even though the overall number of veterans has declined as vets from past wars die of old age, the government will be spending more - about $59 billion each year - on veterans…

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Dennis Quaid Takes a Stand on Twins' Behalf

Celebrities – Motivated by the pain experienced by his own family, the actor testified before Congress Wednesday about the overdose of blood thinners his newborn twins were given at Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in…

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Turbulence For The FAA Bill

Travel – Travelers hoping Congress will help alleviate some of the congestion in the skies, buckle up: You're in for a bumpy ride.

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Approval of Democratic Congress ties record lows

Politics – The approval rating of the U.S. Congress dropped to near-record levels and is lower than U.S. President George Bush's mark, a Gallup poll indicates.

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Democrats Propose Tax Surcharge On Millionaires

Politics – In an attempt to bring America one step closer to socialism, Democrats have proposed a surcharge on millionaires to pay for education benefits included in the new G.I. Bill.

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Pharmaceutical Maker Backs Senate Health Transparency Measure

News – Pharmaceutical firm Eli Lilly and Company has announced its support of the newly revised Physicians Payments Sunshine Act, sponsored by Sens. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) and Herbert Kohl (D-Wisc.). The bipartisan…

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62 Lawmakers Win Perfect Conservative Score

Politics – Some 62 House Republicans have won perfect conservative scores from the American Conservative Union (ACU), although the organization finds the House drifting to the left as a whole since Democrats took control last…

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America is rotting from the inside

Politics – Politicians are failing to comprehend the breadth of the US infrastructure crisis. Only disasters move our representatives to act ââ;¬" and in an election year, even those actions seem spotty at best and disingenuous…

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VA workers union urges elected officials Not to Privatize…

Politics – The American Federation of Government Employees today launched a nationwide radio ad campaign urging Congress to provide full, mandatory funding for the Department of Veterans' Affairs. In the ad, AFGE urges presidential…

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Saying No to Everything

Politics – Even before the House passed a new plan last week to prevent foreclosures, President Bush threatened to veto the bill, calling it "overly burdensome." The bill is not burdensome enough.

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Realtors To Lobby Capitol Hill

Politics – Marking the centennial of their national association, Realtors are gathering in Washington for a meeting that will involve advocacy work on Capitol Hill.

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House GOP Whip Pressures Dem To Discharge FISA Bill

Politics – A top House Republican has written a Democratic colleague from a conservative leaning district, urging him to sign a GOP discharge petition to approve intelligence legislation favored by President Bush and other…

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Suspend deliveries to U.S. oil reserve, lawmakers say

News – Congressional Democrats and Republicans support a halt to the nation's emergency stockpiling, citing high gas prices. Bush has said that a moratorium would be risky and wouldn't bring down prices.

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House Approves FHA Foreclosure Rescue Plan

Money – Commentary on the recently approved FHA Foreclosure Rescue Plan.

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Karnataka Election Results

News – From 10th of May assembly elections will start in Karnataka. These elections will take place in three phases on 10th, 16th and 22nd May, 2008. These elections are very important in the national politics because…

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As Losses Mount, GOP Begins Looking in the Mirror

Politics – Since losing 30 seats and their 12-year stranglehold on power in 2006, House Republicans have kept asking themselves the same question: Can it get any worse? On Tuesday, they may get another answer they won't…

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The Truth Behind Drug Ads

Health & Fitness – Today, lawmakers took aim at drug ads during a Capitol Hill hearing, questioning whether ads for pharmaceutical drugs are marketing or educational tools, or downright deceptions.

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Senators Take Input From Fmr. HHS Leaders For 2009 Health…

Politics – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) this week solicited ideas from former secretaries of health and human services Donna Shalala and Tommy Thompson as the Finance panel launched a series of hearings…

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