State of the Union News

“LGBT Americans prefer passing an Employment Non-Discrimination Act that does not cover transgender people over not passing the bill at all.”

Nancy Pelosi's YouTube page has videos from the floor yesterday's debate. You can also go to CapNews for even more video. via Southern Voice

“You can't make profound decisions for America unless you are certain in your soul.”

A discussion erupted on the Internet a couple of years ago about President Bush's mastery of "dog whistle politics," the notion that he speaks in code to some supporters, especially those on the Christian ... via MySA.com

A doctor takes a patient's blood pressure during a consultation. Fethi Belaid / AFP / Getty Most Americans of working age get their health insurance through their employers. via Time

The U.S. House finally passed ENDA, after the bill languished in various forms for 33 years. via Houston Voice

My favorite definition of insanity is doing the same today that we did yesterday yet expecting different results. via Dubuque Telegraph Herald

“People should remember her name”

A few years ago, Aunna Wilson, 17, was watching the State of the Union Address on television. via Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

Just in time for Halloween, one of our favorite Iraq war zombies has shambled back into view. via The Huffington Post

“He had a penchant for crude humor”

Michael Gerson, a former speechwriter for President Bush, poses in front of the West Wing in this file photo. via CBS News

“Russia is the only country that has assisted Iran in implementing its peaceful nuclear program”

In his first State of the Union address in January 2002, President Bush labeled Iran a part of 'an axis of evil, arming to threaten the peace of the world.' More recently, Bush has surprised the world by ... via ZanesvilleTimesRecorder.com

“Well, either you're going to veto this, or we'll give you another one every two weeks.”

Summary: Discussing President Bush's threat to veto a bill expanding the State Children's Health Insurance Program, NPR Weekend Edition Saturday host Scott Simon stated: "The president vetoed the last one, but ... via Media Matters for America

Corn. There's nothing like eating it right off the cob at a picnic. It's also great as flakes, fritters, or a muffin. via Christian Science Monitor

PARSIPPANY -- Both the Republicans and Democrats seeking three-year seats in the state Assembly from the 26th District want to change the way state government does business. via Daily Record

Posted by Jay Tea Published: Oct 26, 07 05:00 AM Back when the Democrats were campaigning to take control of Congress in 2006, one of the things they promised was that they would not be a party of perpetual ... via Wizbang

“You've done a heckuva job, Brownie.”

Editor's Note: Louisiana Governor-elect Bobby Jindal will not only need to rely on his brilliance as a technocrat but also on his unfailing luck to pull the state out of the financial doldrums it's been in for ... via News.ncmonline.com

Bush administration shows just how serious it is about climate change. Via Grist : Dear Madam Speaker: I write you to reiterate the Administration's commitment to work with Congress to produce balanced energy ... via Climate Change Action

“When is it ever 'your' speech?”

On one occasion during my stint in the Reagan White House, I found myself in the West Wing, watching the State of the Union message on TV with the rest of the domestic policy staff. via Ragan Report

Mexican President Felipe Calder n used the occasion of his September 1, 2007 Informe to criticize DHS's announcement of a crackdown on unauthorized workers: "I again issue an energetic protest against the ... via The Voice

The scene on the Floor of the U.S. House after Members voted to sustain the President's veto of the Democrats' plan to expand S-CHIP today was bizarre. via TheHill.com

Posted on 10/19/2007 4:25:54 AM PDT by NewMediaJournal Recently, the House Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by US Rep. via Free Republic

LAWRIMORE: Good afternoon. Thank you all for joining us today. During his press conference earlier this morning, President Bush announced that he's asked HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt, National Economic Council ... via PR-inside.com