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On AlterNet: feinstein

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

Why is Dianne Feinstein Really Poo-Pooing Obama's Public Option?

Why is Dianne Feinstein Really Poo-Pooing Obama's Public Option?

Byard Duncan, AlterNet: PEEK. July 1, 2009.
The senator's health plan is structured the same way as Obama's public option. What's really stalling her?

Feinstein to Obama: Torture Prosecutions Should Still Be on the Table

Feinstein to Obama: Torture Prosecutions Should Still Be on the Table

Amanda Terkel, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. April 21, 2009.
Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) yesterday wrote to the President and asked him to keep the door open to prosecutions.

Obama Rolls Out Blair, Panetta; Vows 'No Exceptions' to US Values

Obama Rolls Out Blair, Panetta; Vows 'No Exceptions' to US Values

Spencer Ackerman, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. January 9, 2009.
"We must adhere to our values diligently and with no exceptions." --Barack Obama

Has Sen. Dianne Feinstein Gone Rogue?

Has Sen. Dianne Feinstein Gone Rogue?

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. January 7, 2009.
While Feinstein has broken with her party in the past, her double shot this week seems to have caught Democratic leaders off guard.

VA Retreats on Voter Registration Efforts for Wounded Veterans

VA Retreats on Voter Registration Efforts for Wounded Veterans

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. May 8, 2008.
The Department of Veterans Affairs says it will help ex-soldiers to register and vote, yet it won't allow registration drives on VA facilities.

Censure of Sen. Feinstein Fails, But the Effort Is a Success [VIDEO]

Cliff Schecter, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. November 25, 2007.
34,000 Democrats signed the petition calling for censure. That is grassroots organizing for you (hat tip to The Courage Campaign and Moveon.org). The days of answering only to the elite are over.

Feinstein Buckles to Grassroots Pressure, FISA Bill Passes Without Telecom Immunity

Feinstein Buckles to Grassroots Pressure, FISA Bill Passes Without Telecom Immunity

Howie Klein, Down With Tyranny! AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. November 16, 2007.
Howie Klein: Bush's main Democratic ally on the Senate Judiciary Committee, grudgingly voted for a bill that doesn't allow for retroactive immunity.

Dems Set To Kill Feinstein Censure Resolution

Dems Set To Kill Feinstein Censure Resolution

Max Follmer, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. November 15, 2007.
Max Follmer: "I'm concerned that party employees don't want to hear from party members," says Rick Jacobs of the Courage Campaign.

Feinstein Faces Democratic Censure After Backing Mukasey

Feinstein Faces Democratic Censure After Backing Mukasey

Max Follmer, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. November 13, 2007.
Max Follmer: A coalition of progressive Democrats upset with Feinstein's controversial votes will ask the California Democratic Party to censure her.

Senate Confirms Pro-Torture Mukasey As Attorney General

Senate Confirms Pro-Torture Mukasey As Attorney General

Howie Klein, Down With Tyranny! AlterNet: PEEK. November 9, 2007.
Howie Klein: This was engineered by Senators Schumer and Feinstein. Whatever Mukasey does wrong should be lain on their doorsteps.

Dianne Feinstein resigns committee post amid scandal; accused of war profiteering

Dianne Feinstein resigns committee post amid scandal; accused of war profiteering

Joshua Holland, AlterNet: PEEK. March 30, 2007.
Joshua Holland: Often, the whole imperial project is a bipartisan endeavor …