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Luke Johnson

Landrieu, Hagan Get Higher Numbers After Gun Vote

HuffingtonPost.com | Luke Johnson | Posted 05.03.2013 | Politics
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WASHINGTON -- Mary Landrieu should've been the tip-off. The Louisiana Democrat is well known for having a fine-tuned political antenna, but the senato...

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Zach Carter

Selling Out Small Business

HuffingtonPost.com | Zach Carter | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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Throughout Wednesday's House floor debate over the repeal of President Barack Obama's signature health care overhaul, Republicans frequently claimed t...

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The Oil Industry Is Back for More

Regan Nelson | Posted 05.25.2011 | Green
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Regan Nelson

It is staggering how quickly the oil industry has abandoned its earnest self-reflection and returned to expanding offshore drilling, even before new safety reforms are fully implemented.

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Nobel Prize Obstructionism

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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Chris Weigant

It is downright ludicrous to say that a Nobel Prize-winning economist is somehow not qualified to get a job running economic policy for the government. Until Sen. Richard Shelby realizes this, Obama and the White House should point it out.

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Friday Talking Points [140] -- Pledging Nonsense

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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Chris Weigant

The White House has been in the news this past week, mostly for who will be leaving it soon. One is tempted to insert the old "will the last to leave...

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Weekly Mulch: Slick of Oil Industry Cash Gummed up Regulatory Works

The Media Consortium | Posted 05.25.2011 | Green
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The Media Consortium

by Sarah Laskow, Media Consortium blogger The Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is worse than anyone thought, and the crisis will lik...

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Mary Landrieu: 'I Am Not A Handmaiden To The Oil Industry'

Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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In the middle of the disastrous Gulf coast oil spill, Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) sought to put distance between herself and the oil industry on Wednes...

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Mary Landrieu: 'No Plans To Return Donations From BP' Says Louisiana Senator's Office

Open Secrets | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.), the top congressional recipient of BP-related campaign cash during the last election cycle, has no plans to return contrib...

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The F Word: Hijinks or Undercover Ops?

Laura Flanders | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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Laura Flanders

[NOTE -- GRITtv will feature a segment on the Landrieu break-in with David Price and Lindsay Beyerstein, posting Tuesday, Feb. 2, 8 pm EST.] If four ...

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Friday Talking Points [109] -- Obama Enters Lions' Den, Bells Cat

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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Chris Weigant

Obama followed up Wednesday night's speech with a town hall meeting in Florida, and then a truly stunning performance today, managing to "bell the cat" in the Republican lion's den.

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Ryan Grim

Sealed With A Kiss: Dems Unite To Beat GOP Filibuster

HuffingtonPost.com | Ryan Grim | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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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...

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Ryan Grim

Senate Dems Close In On Reform: Details Of Health Care Bill Revealed

HuffingtonPost.com | Ryan Grim | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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Read the bill (PDF). Senate Democrats have posted the legislation on their web site. --------- Senate Democrats made a big step toward comprehensive...

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Howard Dean Debates Health Care With Mary Landrieu, Chris Matthews (VIDEO)

Posted 05.25.2011 | Media
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Howard Dean is digging in. The former DNC Chairman appeared on MSNBC's Hardball on Wednesday, getting into a heated health care debate with both host...

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Landrieu: Keith Bardwell Should Be Dismissed For Denying Marriage Licenses To Interracial Couples

AP | MARY FOSTER | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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(AP) NEW ORLEANS — Two civil and constitutional rights organizations called on a Louisiana justice of the peace to resign Friday after he refuse...

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Dem Landrieu Comes Out Against Public Option

TPMDC | Brian Beutler | August 27, 2009, 9:00AM | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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Speaking before what was described as a friendly crowd at the Monroe Chamber of Commerce yesterday, Sen. Mary Landrieu said she was opposed to much of...

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Sam Stein

Breast Cancer Survivors New Face Of Progressive Push For Health Care (VIDEO)

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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A highly personalized push for health care reform is being launched in several key states, with breast cancer survivors urging reluctant Democrats to ...

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All But Ignored: Gustav Deals Major Blow to Baton Rouge and Indian Tribes in South Louisiana

Georgianne Nienaber | Posted 05.25.2011 | Media
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Georgianne Nienaber

Local radio coverage is "pathetic," Wirt said in frustration, urging citizens journalists to try to make contact with the Terrebonne Indian tribe "who did not dodge a bullet."

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