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Now That’s a Public Option

Finally. MoveOn.org makes the public option sexy. Politicians sure aren't good at branding.
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Barney Frank Talks About Compromising with Republicans

Having more intelligent politicians that speak their mind and say it like it is would be a good thing. There's too much fakery and masks in politics and you can't help but watch Barney Frank and think two things: he's smart, he's honest about his opinion.
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Obama Moving on Healthcare

If Fox entertainment-newscasters are upset by Obama, then something is right. And, if someone doesn't see the need to get momentum moving on healthcare reform, they are either too isolated from regular people, have no compassion, or lack intellect. I would expect someone who 'reports' on healthcare to be aware of the continuing escalating costs [...]
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Dr. Jon LaPook interviews President Obama

Dr. Jon LaPook, Chief medical correspondent for the CBS Evening News, interviewed President Obama on healthcare. Dr. LaPook: Ultimately, philosophically, do you believe that each individual American should be required to have health insurance? President Obama: I have come to that conclusion. During the campaign, I was opposed to this idea because my general attitude was the [...]
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Let’s Give it a Try

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Tax the Rich to Give Healthcare to the Poor

This is a somewhat surprising plan--given the rollercoaster debate of healthcare reform that's taken place over the past 20 years. A 1 percent to 5.4 percent surtax would be applied to families making more than $350,000 and individuals making more than $280,000. That money would be used to guarantee health coverage to While these families and individuals [...]
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Cheney | Linked to Conceiling Terror Program

Is anyone really surprised? The precedent already exists for Cheney's advocacy of torture, as well as the Bush administration's proclivity to concealing information on torture and counterterrorism techniques, one can only surmise what the actions of this concealed program may have been. If concealed, that suggests either torture techniques or a specialized covert military operation. [...]
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