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Harry Reid Battles and Democrats Must Not Surrender

Brent Budowsky | Posted 09.23.2011 | Politics
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Brent Budowsky

Every Democrat in America who believes in the values and heritage of the Democratic party owes Harry Reid a debt of gratitude for standing up for what we as Democrats believe.

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Finance Reform a Historic Accomplishment

Jim Wallis | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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Jim Wallis

Last evening, the U.S. Senate passed a financial regulatory reform bill by a 59-39 vote, including four Republicans. While the legislation still conta...

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'Backroom Deals' a Bipartisan Necessity

Martin Tolchin | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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Martin Tolchin

The moral indignation generated by the payoffs to Sens. Mary Landrieu, dubbed "The Louisiana Purchase," and Ben Nelson disdained as "Cornhusker Corruption," betrays a lack of understanding of democracy.

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