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House Health Care Bill Reportedly Would Sharply Reduce Benefits For Senior Citizens

The Washington Post   |  Lori Montgomery   |   November 15, 2009

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A plan to slash more than $500 billion from future Medicare spending -- one of the biggest sources of funding for President Obama's proposed overhaul...

McCain Urges Town Hall Attendees To Cut Up AARP Membership Cards

Think Progress   |   November 15, 2009

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Last week, the AARP, a nonpartisan organization that advocates on behalf of those aged 50 and over, endorsed the House health care bill. "We can...
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Palin Refused To Shake Oliver Stone's Hand

HuffingtonPost.com   |  Sam Stein   |   November 15, 2009

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A big part of Sarah Palin's political appeal is her ability to exploit social grievances and cultural symbolism. It was visible during the 2008 campaign...

Al Gore Heckled By Tea Partiers During Climate Speech In Florida

Sun Sentinel   |  Sofia Santana, Sun Sentinel   |   November 15, 2009

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Former Vice President Al Gore's global-warming speech Saturday night at Mizner Park drew about a thousand attendees, as well as more than 200 loud protesters....
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David Brooks: Palin's A 'Joke,' A 'Potential Talk Show Host' (VIDEO)

HuffingtonPost.com   |  Sam Stein   |   November 15, 2009

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New York Times's columnist David Brooks -- never a huge fan of Sarah Palin -- laced into the former vice presidential candidate on Sunday, calling...

Liz Cheney Suggests Dad Dick As 2012 Presidential Candidate (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post   |  Rachel Weiner   |   November 15, 2009

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In the midst of a discussion of the latest conservative scandal -- an uproar over the fact that President Obama bowed to the emperor of...
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McConnell: GOP Will Delay Health Care At Least Six More Weeks

HuffingtonPost.com   |  Sam Stein   |   November 15, 2009

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If there was any doubt that Senate Republicans are eager to drag their heels when it comes to health care reform, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell...

Axelrod Knocks Romney: 'Never Had Responsibility For Any Decision Akin To This' (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post   |  Rachel Weiner   |   November 15, 2009

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On CNN's "State of the Union" Sunday, White House senior adviser David Axelrod responded to former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney's criticism of the president. Romney...

Clinton: NY Governor Rumor Completely Unfounded

AP   |   November 15, 2009

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WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is waving off rumors that she is considering a run for governor of New York. And former...

Clinton: Happy To Talk To Palin Over Coffee (VIDEO)

  |   November 15, 2009

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WASHINGTON (Associated Press) — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says she would be happy to talk to Sarah Palin over coffee. In an interview...
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TV SoundOff: Sunday Talking Heads

HuffingtonPost.com   |  Jason Linkins   |   November 15, 2009

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Welcome to your liveblog of this weeks' Sunday Morning blather latherings. Our emanations today? The likely key topic of discussion will be the recent decision of the Obama administration to try Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in New York City.

"SNL" Comes Down On Obama Administration For Caving On Public Option (VIDEO)

  |   November 15, 2009

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"SNL" Opened last night with sketch mocking Joe Biden, the Obama administration, and concessions they've made to get the health care bill passed. "The president...

Obama Bows In Japan To Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

  |   November 15, 2009

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In a scene that will likely be replayed on Sunday's political talk shows, President Obama bowed deeply to the Emperor and Empress of Japan on...

Abortion Rights Groups Scramble In Stupak Amendment's Wake

AP   |  JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS   |   November 14, 2009

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WASHINGTON — Abortion rights groups, outflanked and outnumbered in the health debate, are scrambling to regain lost ground after the House passed a health bill...

Thomson Illinois Residents Welcome Gitmo Detainees: 'It Would Help The Businesses Here'

Chicago Breaking News   |   November 15, 2009

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News that the federal government seems interested in transferring detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the Thomson Correctional Center was greeted warmly in this small,...
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