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Lou Dobbs mulls run for a N.J. Senate seat

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:13:02 GMT

Former CNN anchor Lou Dobbs, known for his rants against illegal immigration, is considering a 2012 bid for a New Jersey U.S. Senate seat as an "intermediate step" to a possible presidential campaign, a spokesman said today.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer

The Staggering Rise of the Filibuster

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:12:58 GMT

What to do about the filibuster?
Source: U.S. News & World Report

Obama to announce plan on Afghanistan troops increase next week

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:10:17 GMT

WASHINGTON President Barack Obama will announce his plan to bolster the war in Afghanistan in a speech Tuesday night from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, his spokesman said, a surge that military officials say could top 30,000 troops.
Source: Indianapolis Star

US skeptics fear Afghan mission turning into a quagmire

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:09:41 GMT

WASHINGTON — Skeptics reject President Barack Obama's expected decision to ramp up the Afghanistan war as a misguided bid to fix a muddled mission, arguing it will draw America deeper into a quagmire.
Source: Michael Moore - This Just In

Connecticut AG to sue Wall Street rating firms

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:55:28 GMT

NEW YORK (Legal Newsline)--Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said Wednesday e plans to sue the three major Wall Street credit-rating agencies over their alleged roles in the recent financial industry meltdown.
Source: Legal NewsLine

$1 Billion Iowa Budget Shortfall Projected

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:54:35 GMT

DES MOINES, Iowa -- State officials said Wednesday that projections for the fiscal year 2011 budget show a $1 billion shortfall.
Source: KCCI Des Moines

Health care overhaul's winners, losers and question marks

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:48:22 GMT

WASHINGTON — As the health care battle rages on, one central question keeps popping up: How would legislation affect the premiums paid by individuals and small businesses, two groups that currently face unpredictable year-to-year rate increases?
Source: McClatchy

Medicare Advantage Trims Could Affect Millions of Seniors

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:38:34 GMT

In Florida, more than 3 million people are on Medicare, the government-run healthcare plan for the elderly.
Source: U.S. News & World Report

Photo from AP Photo

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:15:52 GMT

T.J. Rooney , chairman of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party, right, introduces Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , left, during the Pennsylvania State Committee Meeting in Pittsburgh, Saturday, June 6, 2009.

Photo from AP Photo

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:15:52 GMT

Tom Rooney, chairman of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party, right, introduces Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , left, during the Pennsylvania State Committee Meeting in Pittsburgh, Saturday, June 6, 2009.

Dennis Kucinich - What About a Third-Party Ticket?

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 17:00:14 GMT