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Category Archives: National News
Mass delegation and the vote
The Massachusetts Congressional delegation had three members who voted against the bailout bill. According to WBZ those three were Steve Lynch, Bill Delahunt, and John Tierney. All other members, including Fifth Congressional Rep. Niki Tsongas, voted in favor. The entire … Continue reading
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Republican Rep Darrell Issa Condemns Treasury, Fed
Conservative Republican Rep. Darrell Issa, a no vote on the Bush bailout package, appeared on Hardball with Chris Matthews today and said, amongst other things, that the “mismanagement of the Fed and the Treasury had gone on for “months and … Continue reading
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And the Recriminations Fly!
The defeat of the Bush bailout plan brought charge and counter-charge between the Republican and Democratic leaders of the House. 133 Republicans and 95 Democrats rejected the bill, with Republicans charging that a “partisan” speech by Speaker Pelosi before the … Continue reading
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House Defeats Bailout Bill
In a stunning rebuke to the Congressional leadership and the President the House of Representatives today voted down the bailout bill by a 228-205 margin. Where we go from here is anybody’s guess, but this is a huge development. I … Continue reading
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The Debate ad wars McCain style
The John McCain debate ad, criticizing Obama for agreeing with him so much.
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Campaigns trade debate ads
The Obama ad hitting McCain on his tax plan, and a lack of focus on the middle class during the debate. http://services.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f8/1185304443
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SNL Strikes Again
Yes more fun with Couric and Palin. http://widgets.nbc.com/o/4727a250e66f9723/48dfefd7d46a2f4e/48dfe120296a0bff/3dec752a/clipID/704042/video_title/Saturday+Night+Live+-+Couric+%2f+Palin+Open?storeInPid=true
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Bailout Deal appears set
A tentative deal appears to have been reached on a bailout of the banking system, with the Administration appearing with the Congressional leadership to announce that negotiations had succeeded. With agreement principles in hand the fine print must now be … Continue reading
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Blair on Climate Change
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is now the chairman of the Breaking the Climate Change Deadlock Initiative. This interview with Charlie Rose runs the gamut and shows Blair to be engaged and pragmatic on this issue. I have always … Continue reading
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Obama on the Economy
Obama takes to the airwaves with a new ad talking about his economic plan.
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