Tag Archives: Congress
Tweeters in US Government
For full details or more up to date information check out: Source Watch Legislative Branch: U.S. Senate Votes from the Senate floor Barbara Boxer (D-CA) Tom Coburn (R-OK) Susan Collins (R-ME) John Cornyn (R-TX) James DeMint (R-SC) Chris Dodd (D-CT) Richard Durbin (D-IL) … Continue reading
Filed under Government, Science, Technology, United States
American Banking Oligarchs: Bill Moyers Journal
PBS Transcript: February 13, 2009 BILL MOYERS: Welcome to the Journal. The battle is joined as they say — and here’s the headline that framed it: “High Noon: Geithner v. The American Oligarchs.” The headline is in one of the … Continue reading
Filed under Government, New York, Politics, United States, World News
Go Suzy!
Tonight on CNN Anderson Cooper asked Suzy Orman what she thought of the payouts given to Wall Street bankers and she said – They should pay the money back . The 8 CEO’s who testified before Congress today paid themselves … Continue reading
Filed under Government, New York, Politics, United States
Single-Payer Bill Introduced in the House -H.R. 676
Tell your representatives to support single-payer health care! Rep. John Conyers has reintroduced HR 676, The United States National Health Care Act, which would eliminate private insurance companies and create a national health care system that would guarantee that all … Continue reading
Filed under Aging, General, Government, health, Life, Politics, United States
House Set to Pass Kids’ Health Insurance Bill Wed.
House Set to Pass Kids’ Health Insurance Bill Wed. By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The House stood ready to approve on Wednesday a bill extending health coverage to 4 million uninsured children, a first step in … Continue reading
Filed under Government, health, Politics, United States
Congressman Oberstar Responds to Jody’s Plan for Wall Street
Update: Wed., February 04, 2009 Obama Limits Bailed-out Bank CEO Pay To $500,000 Veiw Obama Press Conference WTG OB Juan! I’m somewhat staggered by Congressman Oberstar’s response time with regard to my Wall Street Plan, I assume that they must … Continue reading
Filed under Government, Politics, United States
