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Social Security and Medicare Put at Risk By Bogus "Debt Commission," Say Progressive Leaders

Bill Scher, Campaign for America's Future. January 21, 2010.

Two senators want to blackmail the rest by saddling a spending bill with a "debt commission." Progressive leaders are crying foul.

Sen. Kent Conrad's Argument Against a Public Option: France Doesn't Have One

Zaid Jilani, ThinkProgress. September 24, 2009.

The truth is, France has had a public insurance system that covers all of its citizens since 1945.

Senate Dems a Bit Too Accommodating to the Xenophobe Health Scare Crowd

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. September 11, 2009.

Sen Kent Conrad clarifies Senate Finance Committee position on health coverage for immigrants. Is it necessary?

Stay Tuned For Blue Dog Hissy Fits This Week (And What Else is in Store on Healthcare)

mcjoan, Daily Kos. August 3, 2009.

A roundup of what too look for in the ongoing battle over healthcare reform on Capitol Hill.

Senators Talk Dirty: 'You're Good' ... 'Your Wife Said the Same Thing'

Ryan Grim, Huffington Post. March 27, 2009.

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh snap!