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Jacked Up Gas Prices Are Creating a Windfall for Big Oil -- Time to End Their $4 Billion in Subsidies From Taxpayers

Posted on May 5, 2011, Source: The Progress Report

Democrats on Capitol Hill are now pushing multiple measures to force a vote on eliminating the tax loopholes piece by piece -- will the GOP continue to shill for Big Oil?

Is Gov. Bobby Jindal Sabotaging Gulf Efforts for Political Gain?

Posted on Jun 28, 2010, Source: The Progress Report

He has delayed the deployment of National Guard troops, led a crusade to build sand berms thatexperts say won't work, and confused the planning of the spill response.

New White House Plan: Solve the Problem of Childhood Obesity in a Generation

Posted on May 20, 2010, Source: The Progress Report

The goal is so ambitious because the crisis of childhood obesity is so grave -- with the current generation of Americans on track to have a shorter lifespan than their parents.

Who's on the Shortlist to Replace Justice Stevens?

Posted on Apr 13, 2010, Source: The Progress Report

Three candidates are rumored to sit atop Obama's shortlist to replace Stevens -- will any of them garner a Republican filibuster?

Can a New Bill on Climate Legislation Get Things Back on Track and Counter Rising Attacks Against Science?

Posted on Mar 2, 2010, Source: ThinkProgress

Denialists have taken their rhetoric as far as to have one state rule climate change should be taught as a "debate." Can new efforts for a green economy set things right again?

Stop Murkowski: Alaska Senator to Deal Huge Blow to Clean Air and Global Warming Regulation

Posted on Jan 20, 2010, Source: The Progress Report

Her "Dirty Air Act" resolution would threaten the hopes for a clean energy economic recovery for the nation.

Dodd Headed to Treasury?

Posted on Jan 6, 2010, Source: ThinkProgress

"Dodd's cozy relations with Countrywide and A.I.G. could subject his nomination to a messy confirmation battle."

Right-Wingers Call For Racial Profiling: "There Should be a Separate Line [For] Anybody With the Name Abdul"

Posted on Dec 28, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

In the wake of the failed terrorist attempt aboard a Northwest airlines flight on Christmas Day, the right wing is renewing its pleas for more profiling of Muslims.

Gingrich's New Contract With America: 'Our Commitment Should Be Simple…We're Repealing' Health Care

Posted on Dec 12, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Of course he also sprinkled some hyperbolic fear-mongering into his speech.

Why Is Mainstream Media Faking a Climate Scandal When There's Real Reporting to Be Done?

Posted on Dec 10, 2009, Source: The Progress Report

There is plenty of reporting to be done in Copenhagen, but instead the media is playing into deniers' conspiracy theories.

Obama Advisers Backpedal on Afghanistan: "There Is No Timetable;" "We're Not Talking About an Exit Strategy"

Posted on Dec 7, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Over the weekend, David Petraeus, James Jones, Hillary Clinton, and Joe Biden told various news outlets that 2011 is not a hard deadline for withdrawal.

Harlem Gospel Choir Pulls Out of Glenn Beck Event

Posted on Dec 1, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Who wants to be caught on the wrong side of Beck?

Inhofe Trashes Military Generals Who Advocate For Clean Energy Legislation

Posted on Nov 30, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

The national security implications of climate change cannot be so easily dismissed.

Fox Issues On-Air Apology for Misleading Footage of Palin Crowds

Posted on Nov 19, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Fox news makes mistakes?

Tom Tancredo "Fully Intends to Run" for Governor of Colorado

Posted on Nov 14, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

This should be some first-class crazy.

Rep. Steve King Calls Obama Administration the 'Gangster Government.'

Posted on Nov 12, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Rep. Steve King (R-IA), one of the right wing’s most shameless hate-mongers, has propagated all sorts of baseless attacks on Obama.

Marine Reservist Chases, Assaults Greek Orthodox Priest Whom He Mistook for an Arab Terrorist

Posted on Nov 11, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Jasen D. Bruce hit the priest in the head with a tire iron, then chased him three blocks.

Who's to Blame for All the Dithering on Climate Legislation?

Posted on Nov 5, 2009, Source: The Progress Report

Yes, Inhofe is behind much of it, but he's only part of the problem.

GOP Loon Goes Off the Rails: Health Reform Greater Threat than Terrorism

Posted on Nov 2, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

The government's trying to put you to death, don't you know.

Steele Agrees That GOP Should Cease To Exist In New Jersey If Corzine Wins

Posted on Oct 28, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

You've got to see it to believe it.

Fox News' Neil Cavuto Credits Bush with Economic Recovery

Posted on Oct 15, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

On his Fox News show, Neil Cavuto claimed the stock market rebound is evidence of a "Bush recovery".

Rush Limbaugh Claims He Spawned Glenn Beck

Posted on Oct 13, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Limbaugh, it seems, is a little put off by Beck's enormous viewer base.

Former Bush General Defends DADT: "Gays Can Serve In the Military; They Just Can't Serve Openly"

Posted on Oct 12, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

In his speech to the Human Rights Campaign this weekend, President Obama pledged to "end" Don't Ask, Don't Tell.

Bachmann: I'm comfortable with Rush Limbaugh and Glenn Beck being the voices of the GOP.

Posted on Oct 7, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Bachmann once again demonstrated her true love for Fox News.

Neocon Insanity: Abrams Says Iranians Would Be Fine with an Attack on Their Country

Posted on Oct 3, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

This guy's nuttier than a fruitcake.

Tough Progressive House Member Alan Grayson Gives GOPers a Taste of Their Own Medicine

Posted on Sep 30, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

"I don’t think the Democrats need to be on defense," Rep. Grayson said. "I think we should be on the offense and not the defense, and that’s where I plan to stay."

John Bolton on 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell:' "People Can Have Any Sexual Orientation They Want"

Posted on Sep 29, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

In spite of this statement, Bolton, the former U.S. Ambassador to the UN, stopped short of endorsing the policy's dissolution.

Romney Touts Fox Nation Website as Ticket to GOP Political Success

Posted on Sep 28, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Top GOP figures urge viewers to click on Fox Nation.

GOP Base, Leadership (and Limbaugh) Shun Rep Who Voted for Climate Bill

Posted on Sep 25, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Chairman Steele withdraws support for Rep. Kirk over cap-and-trade vote.

Baucus Says He 'Worked Hard To Get That Bipartisan Support' for a Bill That Has No Bipartisan Support

Posted on Sep 16, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

He reiterated his hope that Republicans will vote for his bill by the time a vote comes up

Republicans Flock to the Aid of Joe "You Lie!" Wilson, Agree That the Confederate Flag Still Rocks

Posted on Sep 15, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Yesterday, Rep. Steve King, R-IA, began circulating a letter defending Joe Wilson. He went so far as to agree that the Confederate flag should fly in S.C.

Right-Wing Activists Seek to Reward Rep. Joe Wilson With Campaign Donations

Posted on Sep 10, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Rep. Joe Wilson’s (R-SC) shameful screed from the back-benches of the congressional gallery last night has made him a cause célèbre for the far right.

Free-marketeers Try to Slam Michael Moore, Look Like Asses in the Process

Posted on Sep 8, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Former GOP presidential candidate Tom Tancredo mocks Moore's latest film, "Capitalism: A Love Story." Then he asks for money.

Tennessee Mayor Defends Sending Out Anti-Muslim E-mail

Posted on Sep 8, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Johnny Piper, mayor of Clarksville, TN, forwarded an e-mail urging "patriotic Americans" to protest a postal stamp commemorating an Islamic holiday.

Unbelievable: Only 51 Percent of Kentucky Residents Believe Obama Was Born in U.S.

Posted on Sep 7, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

According to a new poll, twenty percent said they think he was born elsewhere, and 29 percent said they weren't sure.

Video: McCain Joins the Anti-Obama "Deathers"

Posted on Sep 4, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

At an Arizona town-hall meeting on health-care reform, Sen. John McCain endorsed the "death to Grandma" lie.

Kansas School District Bans T-Shirts Depicting Evolution

Posted on Aug 31, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

"I don't think evolution should be associated with our school," said one parent, who teaches in the district.

South Carolina Republicans to Discuss Impeaching Mark Sanford

Posted on Aug 25, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

The meeting, a result of Sanford's extramarital affair and misuse of taxpayer money, is slated to take place this weekend.

Flashback: Ridge Offered to Take Lie Detector Test to Prove 'Politics Played No Part' In Threat Levels

Posted on Aug 21, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

"Wire me up," Mr. Ridge said, according to a book by New York Times reporter Eric Lichtblau. "Not a chance."

Bush White House Pushed to Raise Terror Alerts on Eve of Re-election: Tom Ridge

Posted on Aug 20, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Anyone surprised?

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