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Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "congress"

Republicans and Democrats Come Together to Launch Unprecedented Attack on International Law

Republicans and Democrats Come Together to Launch Unprecedented Attack on International Law

Stephen Zunes, AlterNet. November 5, 2009.
This is George W. Bush's foreign policy legacy, which — through this resolution — the Democrats, no less than their Republican counterparts, have now eagerly embraced.

Want to Save Our Economy from Almighty Greed? Here Are 10 Crucial Fights and Key Fighters to Watch

Want to Save Our Economy from Almighty Greed? Here Are 10 Crucial Fights and Key Fighters to Watch

Zach Carter, AlterNet. November 5, 2009.
If the economic crisis taught us anything, it's that bringing to heel the whiz kids of finance is a top priority.

Iowa Wingnut Steve King Lauds Lobbyists as American Heros for Bussing in Health Reform Protesters

Iowa Wingnut Steve King Lauds Lobbyists as American Heros for Bussing in Health Reform Protesters

Lee Fang, Think Progress AlterNet: Video. November 4, 2009.
Astroturfing earns praise from the GOP rep.

5 Key Fights We Face Against the Insurance Industry in the Push for Better Health Care

5 Key Fights We Face Against the Insurance Industry in the Push for Better Health Care

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. November 3, 2009.
There's momentum to repair our fractured health care system -- but activism is desperately needed to keep the process honest.

Hey Obama, Your General McChrystal Is Trying to Sucker You on Afghanistan

Hey Obama, Your General McChrystal Is Trying to Sucker You on Afghanistan

Scott Ritter, Truthdig. October 31, 2009.
Don't give in.

If You Thought the Last Bailout of Wall Street Was Disastrous, Here Comes TARP on Steroids

If You Thought the Last Bailout of Wall Street Was Disastrous, Here Comes TARP on Steroids

David Sirota, Creators Syndicate. October 29, 2009.
The "Financial Stability Improvement Act" would let Geithner spend as much as he wants for as long as he wants, with no specific oversight.

Right-Wingers in Congress Love Their Own Govt.-Run Health Care, But They Hate Sharing It

Right-Wingers in Congress Love Their Own Govt.-Run Health Care, But They Hate Sharing It

Jim Hightower, Creators Syndicate. October 29, 2009.
Members of Congress and their families are blessed with their very own gold-plated, taxpayer-financed, Washington-run health care system.

Over 100 House Dems Push for Immigration fix

Over 100 House Dems Push for Immigration fix

Cristina Jimenez, DMI Blog AlterNet: Immigration. October 27, 2009.
Reminding Obama of his promises of reform.

Will Your Member of Congress Get the Swine Flu Vaccine?

Will Your Member of Congress Get the Swine Flu Vaccine?

Staff, AlterNet AlterNet: Politics. October 24, 2009.
Some are.

The Battle Against Letting Wall Street Continue to Make a Killing on Derivatives

The Battle Against Letting Wall Street Continue to Make a Killing on Derivatives

Art Levine, AlterNet. October 21, 2009.
Protections for consumers and Wall Street's skullduggery are at stake in an obscure series of hearings going on in Congress right now.

Rahm Emanuel on Public Option:

Rahm Emanuel on Public Option: "It's Not the Defining Piece of Health Care"

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville AlterNet: Media and Technology. October 19, 2009.
In multiple TV appearances on Sunday, the White House Chief of Staff reiterated that the public option is not mandatory.

Big Whoop: 1 Republican Signs on to Watered-Down Health Reform, and the Media Gets in a Bipartisan Tizzy

Big Whoop: 1 Republican Signs on to Watered-Down Health Reform, and the Media Gets in a Bipartisan Tizzy

Robert Scheer, Truthdig. October 16, 2009.
The 13 Dems on the Senate Finance Committee get one faintly rational GOPer to join them in a meaningless stab at health care reform, and it throws them into a tizzy.

Dems Regain Electoral Footing Looking Ahead to 2010

Dems Regain Electoral Footing Looking Ahead to 2010

Chris Bowers, Open Left AlterNet: Politics. September 25, 2009.
Some polling on the race for the House.

Senator Sanders Unfiltered: US Congress Bought & Paid For?

Senator Sanders Unfiltered: US Congress Bought & Paid For?

Sen. Bernie Sanders, September 25, 2009.
Over a year ago, we suffered the most significant financial collapse since the Great Depression, and the result of that is massive unemployment and underemployment.

CBO: Progressives' Public Option Saves $85 Billion Compared to Blue Dogs' Preferred Approach

CBO: Progressives' Public Option Saves $85 Billion Compared to Blue Dogs' Preferred Approach

Jed Lewison, Daily Kos AlterNet: Health and Wellness. September 25, 2009.
Those who oppose the public option -- Republicans and a diminishing group of Democrats -- really are on the wrong side of this debate.

Exactly How Corrupt is Your Congress?

Exactly How Corrupt is Your Congress?

Booman, Booman Tribune AlterNet: Health and Wellness. September 25, 2009.
The numbers don't lie.

To Democrats Who Voted to

To Democrats Who Voted to "Defund ACORN": Where's the Defund Blackwater Act?

Jeremy Scahill, Rebel Reports. September 25, 2009.
The witch hunt against ACORN has moved forward while the Obama administration continues to contract with Blackwater, a firm whose criminal conduct is now legendary.

Why President Obama Can't Let Himself Be Blackmailed by His Generals

Why President Obama Can't Let Himself Be Blackmailed by His Generals

Guy T. Saperstein, AlterNet. September 23, 2009.
Obama's war zone commanders are trying to box in his options and have him send thousands more troops to Afghanistan. Here's why he shouldn't give in to the pressure.

What It Will Take to Win the Health Care Debate

What It Will Take to Win the Health Care Debate

Roy Ulrich, AlterNet. September 15, 2009.
Obama and liberal Democrats in Congress need to remind all Americans that government has a role to play in the struggle between the people and the powerful.

Americans Are More Confused About Health Care Reform Than Ever: Thanks Corporate Media!

Americans Are More Confused About Health Care Reform Than Ever: Thanks Corporate Media!

Allison Kilkenny, True/Slant AlterNet: PEEK. September 14, 2009.
A media consumed with tracking Obama's popularity has failed to educate the American citizenry about the key elements of the debate.

Review of GOP Attacks on Health Provisions for Some Immigrants: Ranging from

Review of GOP Attacks on Health Provisions for Some Immigrants: Ranging from "Half-True" to "False"

Peter Grier, Christian Science Monitor. September 11, 2009.
Rep. Joe Wilson’s heckling of President Obama has pushed the issue of illegal immigrants to the fore of the health care reform debate; too bad it's based on falsehoods.

Exposed: GOP Congressman Who Yelled

Exposed: GOP Congressman Who Yelled "You Lie" at Obama Speech Received $240,000 from Health Care Industry

Sue Sturgis, Facing South. September 10, 2009.
Major recipient of health industry largesse, this isn't Rep. Joe Wilson's first bizarre outburst -- he once accused a fellow congressmember of "outrageous" "hatred of America."

Decisions Are Made By Those Who Show Up: 9 Reasons Why Calling Congress Isn't A Waste Of Time

Decisions Are Made By Those Who Show Up: 9 Reasons Why Calling Congress Isn't A Waste Of Time

Greta Christina, Greta Christina's Blog. September 8, 2009.
You can always come up with an excuse not to participate in our democratic system, but here's why your reasons are bogus.

The Public Option Needs Your Help

The Public Option Needs Your Help

Peter Rothberg, TheNation.com. August 28, 2009.
This summer's ferocious rightwing organizing against public health care needs to be countered with more organizing. Here are some ways to do it.

The Exponential Idiocy of 'Moderate' Democrats

The Exponential Idiocy of 'Moderate' Democrats

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville AlterNet: Politics. August 21, 2009.
The label "Democrat" doesn't make a goddamn bit of difference if the person whose name it follows doesn't vote like one.