Monthly Archives: April 2011

Ryan Budget Plan and Republican policies encounter Backlash and Opposition

Accountability awaits Ryan budget supporters at home www.msnbc.msn.com April 26: Eugene Robinson, columnist for The Washington Post, talks with Rachel Maddow about the hostile reception for Congressman Paul Ryan and his supporters at town hall meetings across the country. RAW … Continue reading

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Gas Prices may go to $5 a gallon

  What’s Driving Gas Prices, From An Energy Insider : NPR www.npr.org The average price for regular gas is now well above $4 a gallon in seven states, and some analysts say we could reach $6 a gallon in some … Continue reading

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Deficit Commission, Debt, Taxes and debt ceiling

Poll shows Americans oppose entitlement cuts to deal with debt problem www.washingtonpost.com Americans oppose proposed changes to Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security, but support raising taxes on the wealthy. National Fiscal Commission Member Rivlin on Tax Policy Reform | C-SPAN … Continue reading

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LOL “Not intended to be a factual statement…”, Senator Kyl

News for not intended to be a factual statement ThirdAge Fact Kyl’s flap comes full circle 1 hour ago  By JENNIFER EPSTEIN | 4/14/11 4:04 PM EDT “Not intended to be a factual statement,” the comment made by a spokesperson … Continue reading

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Budget Battle; Obama speech on debt reduction

The Associated Press: Obama pivots, eyes Medicare changes, tax increases www.google.com WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama, two years into a presidency that increased spending to prime a weak economy, is turning his attention to the nation’s crushing debt and … Continue reading

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The Forgotten wars in Afghanistan and Iraq

MEANWHILE IN PETRAEUSTAN: TWO US SOLDIERS KILLED BY A “LONE … Apr 6, 2011 … These latest slayings took place inside a compound in the northern Afghan province of Faryab where the soldiers were providing security for … www.ruthfullyyours.com/…/meanwhile-in-petraeustan-two-us-soldiers-killed-by-a-lone-afghan-ally/ – … Continue reading

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Campaign money probe in Wisconsin: Scott Walker in trouble

  Wisconsin Titanic: Criminal Probe Heading Scott Walker’s Way www.politicususa.com A criminal complaint filed today alleges a Scott Walker donor was reimbursed for his donations by the Walker campaign. Railroad executive charged with campaign law violations – JSOnline www.jsonline.com Railroad … Continue reading

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Budget Battle – Debt Ceiling increase

Social Security helped Congressman Paul Ryan when his father died unexpectedly « Social Security Wor wp.me On the day of Congressman Paul Ryan’s birth in 1970, President Richard Nixon unveiled a federal budget proposal that included a large increase in … Continue reading

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News on the Government Shutdown

Opinion: Tea party: Forget shutdown symbolism – Martin Frost www.politico.com Opinion: It’s time for the tea party to declare success, rather than snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. Americans Favor Budget Compromise Over Shutdown, 58%-33% www.gallup.com The majority of … Continue reading

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Barbara Boxer: ‘No Budget, No Pay’ Bill

Press Release of U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer For Immediate Release: April 5, 2011 Contact: Washington D.C. Office (202) 224-3553 Senate Democrats Request Meeting with Speaker Boehner on ‘No Budget, No Pay’ Bill As Threat of a Government Shutdown Grows, House … Continue reading

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