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FReep this CNN Poll - Do you want the Senate to pass its health care bill?
Read more at cnn.com ... TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism ; Extended News ; Government ; Political Humor/Cartoons KEYWORDS: obamacare ; poll ; vote Sweeteners for the South" Excerpt: And so it came to pass that Landrieu walked onto the Senate floor midafternoon Saturday to announce her aye vote -- and to trumpet the financial "fix" she had ...
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A total of 15 people were killed in separate incidents in Juarez Friday. State prosecutor's spokesman Arturo Sandoval said a university professor, three women and a 7-year-old boy were among those who were killed.
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What do we do about a POTUS who intentionally loses a war?
The Kenyan has dithered since August and apparently will continue to dither while our troops remain dangerously undermanned, that according to the field commander, the theater commander and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs.
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Former Marine wants to challenge Filner
Retired Marine Nick Popaditch announced recently his intention of becoming the Republican candidate.
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Olbermann blames Ft. Hood tragedy on "hate crimes" against Hasan
MSNBC's Keith Olbermann has repeatedly made excuses for Hasan by saying he was the "victim of a hate crime". Read more at examiner.com ... TOPICS: Culture/Society ; News/Current Events ; Politics/Elections ; War on Terror KEYWORDS: cair ; forthood ; hasan ; hatecrimes ; jihad ; moonbats ; msnbc ; obama ; olbermann That and other media excuses for ...
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Dan 'what's the frequency kenneth' Rather was set up ... with a look - alike copy of document that rich armitage and joe ? scrubbed from the base .
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Unemployment vote shows Arizona Republicans in Congress are more conservative than other Republicans
Just in case you hadn't gotten the idea yet that Arizona Republicans are way off on the right end of the political spectrum, even to the extent that they are way beyond the mainstream of conservatives, Today the house voted 403-12 to extend unemployment benefits for fourteen more weeks This is a no-brainer with unemployment poised to break 10%, and ...
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Summit- How to boost fuel efficiency? Raise taxes say execs
There's a simple way to get Americans to drive fuel-efficient cars, according to auto executives, but they are not going to like it -- sharply hike the gas tax.
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REGION: Hunter and Issa slam House health care bill
U.S. Reps. Darrell Issa and Duncan Hunter said they opposed the health care reform legislation unveiled Thursday by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
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White House: Afghan troop decision within weeks
Top Obama administration officials pledged Sunday to work with Afghan President Hamid Karzai, despite continuing doubts about his credibility that could have been eased had he won a runoff election against his top challenger, who dropped out citing concerns of fraud.
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US diplomats, troops, ready to help Karzai: US lawmaker
US diplomats and troops in Afghanistan say they need a military "surge" there to succeed and stand ready to work with Afghan President Hamid Karzai, a US lawmaker said after a visit there.
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Pentagon pressed on Afghanistan IEDs
Concerned by the growing number of U.S. deaths in Afghanistan caused by Improvised Explosive Devices, Rep.
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Price to PepsiCo for Not Being in Court: $1.26 Billion
What's the cost of not showing up to court? For PepsiCo Inc., it's a $1.26 billion default judgment.
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GOP taps veterans for Afghan advice
As a Marine lieutenant in Iraq in 2004, Duncan Hunter was poised for an assault on Fallujah when the order came down from Washington to pull out instead.
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Oh, how funny! Even on this lib looney love-Obozo site, over 55% voted "F" compared to 21% "A." HAHAHA! 10/23/2009 8:05:03 PM PDT by hsalaw To: daytrader; AdmSmith; Berosus; bigheadfred; Convert from ECUSA; dervish; Ernest_at_the_Beach; ... What letter comes after Z? 10/23/2009 8:05:54 PM PDT To: daytrader Hehehehe.
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NBC's Todd: 'Clean White Suit' Obama a...
ABC, CBS and NBC on Tuesday night all aired stories on President Barack Obama hobnobbing with the wealthy during a recession, at Manhattan fundraisers to be attended by the very Wall Street players he's condemned.
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RNC chair Steele praised ACORN
Thomas Lifson What on earth was Michael Steele thinking? With Democrat vote maximizing ACORN on the rocks, he offers praise and excuses.
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Spencer plant closing will cost 65 jobs
A Northwest Iowa plant that makes engine seals for the automotive industry is closing, costing 65 workers their jobs.
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Deeds Ad Suggests McDonnell is Robertson's, Not Fairfax's Own
Democrat Creigh Deeds is not backing off negative campaign ads against Republican Bob McDonnell, at least in the Northern Virginia area.
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Susan Daniels signed affadavit confirming Obama used deceased man's SS#
This is outrageous. I believe we really are experiencing a bloodless coup. Our representatives need to be forced to ask questions about Obama's Social Security fraud recorded in this affadavit dated September 30, 2009.
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