By: orthogonality
The “campesinos and other undesirables”? Wow, you certainly do not live in California. Speaking as the grandson of a “campesino” myself. I think troy was using language that approximates the viewpoint of many conservatives Republicans, not advocating that viewpoint himself. In other words, Republicans don’t care about the health of people they see as, and marginalize as, “campesinos and other undesirables”.
By: lazaruslong
Half this country can’t find their ass with both hands. @troy, I have to tell you that with ever increasing frequency, you are framing your arguments in multiple threads as obvious trolling. Sometimes you have some things to say that are interesting to me, but your house style is wearing so thin that it’s almost not worth it anymore.
Gibbs denies quid pro quo after DNC donor story
The White House is denying that top donors got special access to administration officials. WASHINGTON (CNN) – Republicans are seizing on a new report that suggests the Obama administration has been granting top Democratic donors access to senior administration officials if they commit to raising bundles of cash before the 2010 midterm elections. The story – published [...]
Democrats push green energy agenda
WASHINGTON (CNN) – Top Democrats put the issue of climate change back in the spotlight Tuesday, debating legislation to cut greenhouse gas emissions while announcing $3.4 billion in new clean energy funds. A key congressional committee began hearings on a “cap-and-trade” bill requiring emissions to be cut by more than 80 percent over the next four [...]
Former senator awarded Congressional Gold Medal
President Obama was joined Wednesday by Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid at a ceremony honoring former Sen. Edward Brooke. (Photo Credit: Getty Images) Washington (CNN) – Edward Brooke, the first African-American elected to the U.S. Senate by popular vote, was honored Wednesday with a Congressional Gold Medal. “At a time when so many [...]
Bill Seeks to Shift Rescue Costs to Big Banks
Legislation would let the government shift the cost of saving troubled firms from taxpayers to other companies.
Democrats Divided Over Reid Proposal for Public Option
Senate Democrats disagreed over a government insurance plan, suggesting that the decision by Harry Reid to include it in legislation had failed to unite his caucus.
Pelosi Backs Off Having Set Rates for Public Option
Bowing to pressure from some Democrats, Speaker Nancy Pelosi agreed to negotiate fees with doctors and hospitals.
By: SteveInMaine
Pharma spent $40 million in the last quarter on lobbying: Money spent for drug lobbying bought some resolution. Government regulation of drug pricing is already off the table, as is importation of drugs from Canada. What’s that old saying about money talks?
