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Sealed With A Kiss: Dems Unite To Beat GOP Filibuster

HuffingtonPost.com | Ryan Grim | Posted 11.22.2009 | Politics


Harry Reid sealed the biggest legislative victory of his career Saturday night with a kiss. And then a hug. Emotionally reserved doesn't begin to des...

How Lieberman Stole Reid's Candy and Drank Snowe's Milkshake

M.S. Bellows, Jr. | Posted 10.27.2009 | Politics


M.S. Bellows, Jr.

Forty-eight hours ago, Snowe could have extracted almost anything from the Democratic leadership. Then 24 hours ago, Snowe became irrelevant -- and two hours ago, Lieberman seized his opportunity.

Want Healthcare Reform? Pick Up The Phone.

Chris Weigant | Posted 10.25.2009 | Politics


Chris Weigant

Yesterday, over 300,000 people picked up the phone and called Congress demanding health care reform this year. The phones ringing off the hook certainly did not go unnoticed by Congress.

Legs on a Pike: Understanding Baucus' Healthcare Bill "Improvements"

M.S. Bellows, Jr. | Posted 11.21.2009 | Politics


M.S. Bellows, Jr.

A fish, even with legs tacked on, is not a horse. And Max Baucus' tepid vision of reform, even as amended, is not a true healthcare solution.

Firefighting in the 1800's: A Corrupt, Bloated, Private For-Profit Industry

Tina Dupuy | Posted 08.30.2009 | Politics


Tina Dupuy

Less government is not always good. The private sector is not always first-rate. And free market capitalism does not cure all.