On AlterNet: reid

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Hard-Right GOP Senators Throw Kiddie Tantrums on Christmas, Forgetting Our Founders' Heroics During the Holidays

John Nichols, The Nation. December 24, 2010.

Ruin a Republicans' Holiday shopping schedule, and bizarrely you'll be told must be a very poor Christian indeed.

Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi Push DREAM Act in Lame-Duck Session

Seth Hoy, Immigration Impact. November 16, 2010.

The DREAM Act is one area of immigration law that almost everyone supports.

Are You Serious About Jobs?

Angela Maria Kelley, Center for American Progress. March 3, 2010.

Anti-immigration hardliners are standing in the way of the jobs bills and immigration reform that would boost the economy.

What Reid's Race Gaffe Tells Us About Inequality

Melissa Harris-Lacewell, The Nation. January 12, 2010.

If we weeded out every lawmaker guilty of racial insensitivity, Congress would be empty. A far bigger problem is the structures of inequality reflected in gaffes like Reid's.

New Year's Lesson for Congress: Get Smart About Iran

John Nichols, TheNation.com AlterNet: PEEK. December 29, 2009.

Imposing more sanctions against the country will do more harm than good.

GOPers Have Concocted Yet Another Stupid Reason to Axe the Senate Health Care Bill

Steve M., No More Mister Nice Blog AlterNet: Health and Wellness. December 22, 2009.

Ever the obstructionists, Republicans have teased out a reason to bray a little bit more.

It Ain't Perfect, but I'd Support the Senate Health Bill

Booman, AlterNet AlterNet: Health and Wellness. December 20, 2009.

Here's why.

Why Fiscal Conservatives Should Love the Senate Health Care Bill

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. November 19, 2009.

If our political landscape were slightly saner, Republicans would embrace this bill with both arms.

Senate Leader Announces Health-Care Bill

Adele Stan, AlterNet: PEEK. November 18, 2009.

The public option is in -- but what about reproductive rights?

An Open Letter to Harry Reid: Here's How to Cut Health Care Costs

Robert B. Reich, Robert Reich's Blog. November 17, 2009.

Nobody said this would be easy. But passing the health reform that America deserves involves a little political muscle.

Does the House Bill's Public Option Kill Off the Senate's?

Booman, Booman Tribune. November 10, 2009.

Why the health care reform act has a very long and very difficult road ahead.

Why Won't the Democratic Leadership Punish Lieberman?

DavidNYC, Daily Kos AlterNet: PEEK. November 6, 2009.

The Democratic leadership seems determined to keep Joe Lieberman in the fold -- so that he can depart from it whenever he pleases.

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.

Falling Short of Robust Public Option

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. October 29, 2009.

You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you just might find, you get what you can pass in a House caucus with 51 Blue Dogs.

Holy Cow, Is Congress Getting Serious About Real Health Care Reform?

Peter Dreier, The Nation. October 26, 2009.

There is still no guarantee that a progressive bill will end up on Obama's desk. But the chorus in favor of the public option is getting louder.

Harry Reid Says He Wants to Repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. July 15, 2009.

The more Reid takes this seriously, the better the chances we'll see some long overdue legislative progress on the issue.

Reid to Baucus: Stop Chasing Republican Support for Health Care Reform

Ryan Powers, ThinkProgress AlterNet: PEEK. July 8, 2009.

Reid ordered Baucus to drop a proposal to tax health benefits and stop chasing Republican votes on a massive health care reform bill.

Harry Reid's Incoherent Opposition to a Truth Commission

Susan Wallace, AlterNet AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. April 24, 2009.

Meanwhile, what about deterrence?

Are You a Liberal? Harry Reid Invites You to Kindly STFU

Susan Wallace, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. March 27, 2009.

When Democrats attack!

No Taxation Without Representation: Will DC Get a House Seat?

Rikyrah, Jack & Jill Politics AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. February 19, 2009.

"The U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote this week on a bill to establish a House seat for the District, which includes the city of Washington."

Rahm and Reid: Who Gets the Blame for Judd Gregg?

Jane Hamsher, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. February 13, 2009.

The power struggle between Rahm Emanuel and Congressional Democratic leadership continues.

Senate Cuts $100 Billion, Reaches Deal on Stimulus

Ryan Grim, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. February 6, 2009.

Reid and Rahm worked together to get votes.

Sen. Harry Reid Defends Lobbyists: 'They Work for a Living'

Faiz Shakir, ThinkProgress AlterNet: PEEK. January 21, 2009.

Reid invited top lobbyists to join him for an inaugural brunch Monday where he pledged that he will still do plenty of business with them.

Virtually the Entire Dem-Controlled Congress Supports Israel's War Crimes in Gaza

Stephen Zunes, AlterNet. January 13, 2009.

Congressional leaders are advancing a radical view of international law that would allow powerful countries to get away with war crimes.

Surprise, Surprise: Burris to Be Sworn in This Week

Jane Hamsher, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. January 12, 2009.

Who could have predicted this? Well, to be honest, pretty much anybody.