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Election Hot House: 98 Congressional Races Worth Watching

Jon Walker, Firedoglake. October 28, 2010.

The supposed GOP 'wave' election is a mile wide, but barely an inch deep.

Who Are the Dems Who Voted Against Health-Care Reform?

Adele Stan, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. November 9, 2009.

The House of Representatives passed an historic health-care reform bill with a two-vote margin. Here are the 39 Democrats who voted against reform.

Rep. Mike Ross, Opponent of Public Option, Raises Eyebrows With Healthy Haul From Pharmacy Chain

Marcus Stern, ProPublica. September 23, 2009.

One-fifth of his constituents have no health insurance, and more than half want a public option, but Blue Dog Mike Ross has held fast against it. Could a sweetheart deal be why?

How Rep. Mike Ross Made $1.5 Million From the Health Industry, Then Proceeded to Sabotage Reform

David Waldman, Daily Kos AlterNet: PEEK. September 22, 2009.

The Arkansas blue dog sold a pharmacy he owned to a company with a keen interest in the health care debate. Unsurprisingly, he made a killing.

A House Dem Rebellion on Health Care?

Adele Stan, AlterNet AlterNet: Politics. July 30, 2009.

The health care deal struck by Henry Waxman with Blue Dogs is fomenting resentment among progressive members of Congress.

The Wall Street-Health Care Connection: Fat Cats Want to Tax Your Benefits

Mike Elk, AlterNet. July 23, 2009.

The conservative Democrats who want to tax your health-care benefits have friends in deep-pocketed places.