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Obama Hits Up Wall Street 'Fat Cats' For Reelection Funds, But What About Jobs?

Sarah Jaffe, AlterNet. June 13, 2011.

As Barack Obama gears up for his reelection fight, Wall Street donors are leery of handing over the cash--and former advisers warn about jobs.

Harry Reid Announces Senate Health Bill With Public Option

Adele Stan, AlterNet AlterNet: Politics. October 26, 2009.

In a striking announcement, the Senate majority leader says he has the votes to stop a filibuster against a public option; gives up on Snowe.

White House Adviser Romer Tells AlterNet She Is "Personally Persuaded" On Value of Public Option

Adele Stan, AlterNet AlterNet: Politics. October 26, 2009.

When asked to explain her qualified endorsement of the public option in a health-care speech, Obama's economic adviser says it can work to contain costs.

Obama's Economic Team: Reactions Roundup

Staff, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. November 24, 2008.

Barack Obama officially announced the key players in his economic team. Some reactions are excited, others doubtful.