Boondoggle

Investigate the TSA, Not Tyner

Jane Hamsher | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Department of Homeland Security, Rapiscan, Michael Chertoff, Tsa, Pilot's Union, Boondoggle, Porno Scanners, John Tyner, Politics News
Jane Hamsher

The TSA is opening an investigation targeting John Tyner, the man who earned himself an aggressive "pat down" at the airport when he refused to go through the TSA's new AIT "porno scanners." This is a full-on outrage.

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Anna Eshoo's PhRMA Boondoggle: The Devil Is In Her Details

Jane Hamsher | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: PhRMA Lobby, Anna Eshoo, Breast Cancer, Henry Waxman, Jay Inslee, Biologics, Boondoggle, Politics News
Jane Hamsher

Thank you, Rep. Eshoo, for your commitment to having a bill that does not allow for "evergreening." Now the question becomes -- how are we going to get one?

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Health Care Change Available Now

Arthur Rosenfeld | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Health Care Reform, Tai Chi, Health Care, Boondoggle, Massage Therapy, Acupuncture, Healthy Living News
Arthur Rosenfeld

While the boondoggle in Washington continues, the best way to avoid being victimized might be to go for a walk, take a deep breath of some clean air, and eat an apple.

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Will Zoe Loefgrin Vote $108 Billion For European Banks While California Goes Bankrupt?

Jane Hamsher | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Jerry McNerney, Sam Farr, San Jose, Boondoggle, Meltdown, Campaign, Mike Thompson, Rahm Emanueal, Election, Zoe Lofgren, Cervical Cancer, 2010, California Bankrupt, Doris Matsui, Monterey, Waste, Supplemental, European Toxic Assets, Pork, Mike Honda, Sacramento, European Bankers, Napa, Breaast Cancer, Pleasanton, Politics News
Jane Hamsher

How will Loefgin justify giving $108 billion in loan guarantees to European banks while her own state goes bankrupt? How will anybody?

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