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Ben Nelson Ad To Defend Health Care Vote

Lincoln Journal Star | Don Walton | Posted 12.30.2009 | Politics

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As a fresh poll measured the political cost of Sen. Ben Nelson's health reform vote, he prepared Tuesday to take his case directly to Nebraskans durin...

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Bipartisan Blight

Robert L. Borosage | Posted 12.29.2009 | Politics

Health care reform suffered the torments of partisan obstruction. Now gird yourself for financial reform and the perils of bipartisan blight.

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Ben Nelson's Medicaid Deal Approved By Only 17% Of Nebraskans

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 12.29.2009 | Politics

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Sen. Ben Nelson (D-Neb,) doesn't seem to be getting any favors from his local constituents for bringing home the health care pork. Just 17 percent of...

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When Is Political Compromise Really Extortion and Bribery?

Judge H. Lee Sarokin | Posted 12.27.2009 | Politics

Read More: 60 Vote Requirement, Cloture Rule, Bribery, Extortion, Pay-Off, Abortion Amendment, Health Care, Health Care Reform, Filibuster, Ben Nelson, Politics News

It was not an outright bribe. Money is not being handed to Sen. Ben Nelson for his personal use. But it is certainly the equivalent to a campaign contribution.

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Why Isn't the 60th Senate Vote Fighting for Me?

Gina Glantz | Posted 12.26.2009 | Politics

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Was it not possible that shuttle diplomacy could have been between Barbara Boxer, Patty Murray and Ben Nelson, with the women being the ones whose votes were needed to reach the magic number 60? Apparently not.

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60+ House Democrats Say "Any" Health Bill With No Public Option Is "Unacceptable"

David Sirota | Posted 12.25.2009 | Politics

Read More: Health Care Reform, Ben Nelson, Medicare, Public Option, House Progressives, Progressives, Nancy Pelosi, Politics News

The battle over the public option isn't over. Somehow, everyone's forgotten that 60+ House Democrats signed a letter demanding it just a few months ago.

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Christmas 2009: We Know Who's Been Naughty... Nice Is a Little Harder to Find

Arianna Huffington | Posted 12.26.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Erin Andrews, Ben Nelson, Orly Taitz, Mitch McConnell, Carrie Prejean, Lobbyists, Chesley Burnett "Sully" Sullenberger, Mark Sanford, Lou Dobbs, Lady GaGa, Larry Summers, Tareq and Michaele Salahi, Iran, Joe Wilson, Serena Williams, Meghan McCain, Goldman Sachs, Jersey Shore, Taylor Swift, Kanye West, Tiger Woods, Richard and Mayumi Heene, Joe Lieberman, Falcon Heene, Roman Polanski, Christmas, Comedy News

Time for my annual tradition of getting gifts for my favorite -- and not so favorite -- public figures, including Larry Summers whom I'm getting a Goldman Sachs pension (after all, he's earned it). READ MORE Newsmakers Roasting on an Open Fire: Your Gift Ideas for 2009's Naughty and Nice Here are your gift suggestions, including a GPS for Barack Obama, to show him the way from Wall Street to Main Street (submitted by manx). READ MORE The Senate Health Care Bill: Leave No Special Interest Behind There are many reasons for hoping the Senate health care bill doesn't become the law of the land. But the biggest reason of all is the desperate need for a DC pattern interrupt. READ MORE

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Health Care Reform has More Corporate Sponsors than NASCAR

Damien Hoffman | Posted 12.23.2009 | Politics

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If politicians were required to display their sponsorships like NASCAR drivers, we'd have a much easier time understanding exactly who they represent.

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A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand

Rebecca Sive | Posted 12.22.2009 | Chicago

Read More: Supreme Court, Abortion, Ben Nelson, Civil War, Missouri Compromise, US Senate, Abraham Lincoln, Stupak Amendment, Senator Boxer, Healthcare Bill, Chicago News

"A house divided against itself cannot stand." --Lincoln. "When you have both extremes saying they're unhappy, I think it's [the Senate's December 2...

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Nelson the Hard-Nosed Reindeer

Rick Horowitz | Posted 12.22.2009 | Politics

Read More: Christmas Parody, Nelson and Health Care, U.S. Senate, Ben Nelson, Nebraska, Democrats and Health Care, Filibuster, Harry Reid, Max Baucus, Joe Lieberman, Republicans and Health Care, Rudoph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Democrats, Politics News

"Gather 'round, you little lovelies -- how'd you like your Grampa to tell you a bit of a Christmas story?" "Well, I think I just might then. Have you ever heard the tale of Nelson the Hard-Nosed Reindeer?"

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Who You Callin' Moderate?

Laura Flanders | Posted 12.22.2009 | Politics

Read More: Abortion, Harry Reid, Senate, Congress, Public Option, Laura Flanders, Grittv, Ben Nelson, Bart Stupak, Grit Tv, Health Care, Politics News

To get so-called moderate Democrat Ben Nelson on board, Harry Reid had to agree to a decidedly un-moderate compromise on abortion rights.

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Michael Bennet Criticizes Democrats On Senate Floor (VIDEO)

Posted 12.22.2009 | Denver

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Colorado Senator Michael Bennet, responding to criticism that he did not extract his own concessions during the health care debate, forcefully called ...

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How Nebraska's Insurance Companies Stand To Profit From Ben Nelson's Compromises In Health Care Bill

AP | NATE JENKINS | Posted 12.21.2009 | Politics

Read More: Business, Democrats, Senate Bill, Senate, Industry, Mutual of Omaha, Health Care Reform, Health Insurance, Gop, Ben Nelson, Nebraska, Medicare, Medicaid, Health Care, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Republicans, Politics News

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska – never seen as a key player with special needs in the health care debate – stands to reap millions of doll...

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Women on the Verge

Cecile Richards | Posted 12.21.2009 | Politics

Read More: Health Care Reform, Abortion, Ben Nelson, Stupak, Cecile Richards, Planned Parenthood, Politics News

Once again, at the final hour, women's rights and access have been traded away in the new Senate health care bill. Rights and access that we may not get back anytime soon, if ever.

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Memo to Sen. Burris: Grab Some Goodies for Illinois While the Grabbing's Still Good

Carol Felsenthal | Posted 12.21.2009 | Chicago

Read More: Ben Nelson, Roland Burris, Harry Reid, Joe Lieberman, Mary Landrieu, Health Care Reform, Roland Burris Tombstone, Chicago News

Illinois, arguably among the most corrupt states in the union -- our governors tend to go to prison -- is teetering as close to insolvency as any senator's state.

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Yes, the Health Care Bill Is Flawed. Exactly Why Are Democrats Only Blaming Democrats?

Steve Marmel | Posted 12.20.2009 | Politics

Read More: Bart Stupak, Politics News, Ben Nelson, Senate Democrats, Health Care, Harry Reid, Senate Democrats Health Care Deal, Joe Lieberman, Health Care Reform, Politics News

We are all disappointed in the health care bill, but the Democrats were trying to accomplish what a majority of Americans elected them to do. It's the Republicans who were the biggest roadblocks to what it seems a majority of Americans wanted.

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Ben Nelson Says He Doesn't Enjoy The Spotlight

HuffingtonPost.com | Arthur Delaney | Posted 12.20.2009 | Politics

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Sen. Ben Nelson (D-Neb.), the last health care holdout in the Senate Democratic caucus, said Sunday that he does not enjoy being the center of attenti...

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Are Progressives Just Whiners? Saving Lives Is What Matters

Linda R. Monk, J.D. | Posted 12.20.2009 | Politics

Read More: Health Care Reform, Ben Nelson, Joe Lieberman, Dylan Ratigan, Health Care, Politics News, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Politics News

The bottom line, folks, is that whatever bill Congress enacts will save the lives of thousands more working Americans. Since when have progressives been opposed to that?

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Ben Nelson Press Conference: Senator Announces Support For Health Reform Bill (VIDEO)

Posted 12.19.2009 | Politics

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Senator Ben Nelson has announced that he will support the health care reform bill in the Senate, effectively providing Democrats with the 60th vote ne...

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Obama hails 60th Senate vote for health care

AP | DAVID ESPO | Posted 12.20.2009 | Politics

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WASHINGTON — Jubilant Democrats locked in Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson as the 60th and decisive vote for historic health care legislation Saturday, ...

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Canadian Health Care: Five "Terrifying" Testimonials

Valerie Tarico | Posted 12.18.2009 | Politics

Read More: Medical Insurance, Socialized Medicine, Health Care Reform, Ben Nelson, Insurance Lobbyists, Stupak, Politics News

I married a Canadian, which got me, among other things, some pretty awesome Canadian in-laws, two kids, friends who think hockey is worth watching, and a window into Canada's health care system.

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Ben Nelson is My New Hero: At Least He Has the Courage of His Convictions

Rebecca Sive | Posted 12.18.2009 | Chicago

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The Senate's discussion of its health care bill has devolved from farce to a tragedy, in which female and male senators alike are trading the lives of women for the sake of re-election.

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Sen. Nelson: Abortion Compromise 'Not Sufficient'

AP | DAVID ESPO | Posted 12.18.2009 | Politics

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WASHINGTON — A year in the making, sweeping health care legislation backed by President Barack Obama hung in the balance Thursday as conservativ...

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Slouching Toward Health Care Reform

Robert Reich | Posted 12.17.2009 | Politics

Read More: Health Care Reform, Joe Lieberman, Medicare, Robert Reich, Public Option, Health Care, Barack Obama, Ben Nelson, Olympia Snowe, Politics News

The Dems eventually will get a bill they can call "reform," but they will not be able to say with straight faces that the reform is a significant improvement over the terrible system we already have.

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Getting Real: Ten Myths Behind Progressive Support for the Senate Health Bill

Richard (RJ) Eskow | Posted 12.16.2009 | Politics

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Some of the current bill's provisions are going to hurt the Democrats and will probably cost them seats unless they're removed. How can a smaller group of Democrats do what a bigger group could not?

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