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Richard (RJ) Eskow: December Surprise? From Rubin to Pelosi, Wall Street & DC Dems Push Post-Election Austerity

2012-05-30T19:34:15Z

"Take back your party," Pelosi recently advised traditional Republicans. "This is not the Grand Old Party that we know." Take back your party: That's sound advice -- for everyone in Washington.

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Politicians Honor Armed Forces On Memorial Day

2012-05-28T00:06:14Z

On the last Monday in May, Americans celebrate Memorial Day to remember the men and women of the armed forces and give thanks for their sacrifices.
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Jared Bernstein: One Million Should Not Become the New $250K!

2012-05-24T11:58:43Z

Nancy Pelosi just moved the $250K tax threshold up to $1 million. That is, she wrote: "Democrats believe that tax cuts for those earning over a million dollars a year should expire..." That is a very big, very bad deal.

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Washington Post Slams Nancy Pelosi

2012-05-24T09:57:52Z

The Washington Post editorial board on Wednesday night slammed House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) for pushing to permanently extend "middle...

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Boehner Trumps Pelosi In Top Spot

2012-05-23T08:43:17Z

House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) has raised more than $70 million for Republicans since winning the Speaker’s gavel, easily topping his fundraisi...

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Cheryl Saban Ph.D.: Choosing to Represent

2012-05-22T20:54:47Z

Getting more women into Congress is worth the fight. Taking this opportunity, even though it's dressed in overalls, and looks like work, is still an opportunity. This is not just a woman's issue.

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San Francisco Names A Street After Nancy Pelosi

2012-05-21T13:51:17Z

WASHINGTON -- House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is getting a street named after her.

San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee on Monday will name ...

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Boehner Refuses To Budge On Debt Position

2012-05-20T12:27:07Z

WASHINGTON — Republicans and Democrats are refusing to budge when it comes to their already hardened positions on spending cuts versus tax incre...

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Pelosi Says Boehner 'Wants To Go Over The Edge'

2012-05-20T11:13:39Z

WASHINGTON -- Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) accused House Speaker John Boehner on Sunday of "want[ing] to go over the edge" when it comes ...

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Pelosi Confident Of Taking Back House

2012-05-20T09:57:14Z

WASHINGTON -- Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) struck a confident chord Sunday in an interview with ABC's George Stephanopoulos.

"If t...

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Boehner: 'All Options Are On The Table' In Contentious Investigation

2012-05-19T10:45:11Z

WASHINGTON -- House Speaker John Boehner says "all options are on the table" in the ongoing congressional investigation into the "Fast and Furious" op...

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Pelosi, Boehner Trade Barbs Over Prospect Of Another Debt Limit Fight

2012-05-17T12:48:40Z

WASHINGTON -- House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Thursday slammed House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) for sparking another potential sho...

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Late Returns: Will Big Money Buy A Cornhusker Primary?

2012-05-15T18:52:00Z

You probably haven't been paying much attention to the Nebraska GOP Senate primary (there is one, and it's tonight), because feh, Nebraska. But over a...

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Rob Kampia: When a Marijuana Loss Is Actually a Victory

2012-05-11T13:36:14Z

The vote on a major medical marijuana amendment on the floor of the U.S. House on Wednesday night was an exciting development, even though the amendme...

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Nancy Pelosi: 'Just Win, Baby'

2012-05-15T11:35:49Z

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., became the most powerful woman in American history when she was sworn in as Speaker of the House in 2007. She lost that p...

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Christine Pelosi: Mother's Day Momily

2012-05-13T13:24:46Z

Growing up, in church we had the homily; at home it's what I call the "momily" -- the inspirational and instructive mom-isms that every family has. My mother Nancy Pelosi's momilies were memorable and still echo through the years from my childhood to my motherhood.

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Russ Feingold, Nancy Pelosi Spar

2012-05-08T17:56:00Z

WASHINGTON -- Leading members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus are coming to the defense of House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi of California ...

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Nancy Pelosi Taps New Online Director

2012-05-08T12:50:14Z

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is tapping a prominent progressive blogger well schooled at the intersection of opposition poli...

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Chris Weigant: Friday Talking Points -- Anniversary Week

2012-05-04T20:16:02Z

While a lot was happening around the edges this past week, we're going to concentrate on Obama's campaign messaging. The general election is underway, and the Obama folks are busy crafting the language he's going to use to run on.

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Pelosi Has 'Strong Concerns' Over Federal Crackdown On Medical Marijuana

2012-05-03T13:59:38Z

U.S. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Wednesday released a statement pushing back against the Obama administration's interference with...

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Russ Feingold Challenges Pelosi

2012-05-03T11:27:37Z

WASHINGTON -- A leading national progressive figure is taking a rare step on Thursday, challenging House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on ...

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Laura Dunn: Why I Love Comedy Politics

2012-05-01T18:37:31Z

Both Barack Obama and John McCain appeared on Saturday Night Live during their race for the residency, and one wonders if Mitt Romney will embrace this precedent before Election Day.

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Nancy Pelosi Says She'd Back Simpson-Bowles Plan

2012-04-27T16:15:37Z

WASHINGTON -- Two progressive organizations have found themselves in the unusual position of being on the opposite side of House Democratic Leader Nan...

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Bachmann Levels 'Pathetic' Charge At Pelosi

2012-04-27T13:09:01Z

Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) shot back at House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi on Thursday, claiming that Pelosi's move to connect a GOP student loan...

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Allen West Launches Puzzling Attack

2012-04-27T09:35:07Z

Rep. Allen West (R-Fla.) has fired his first shots against Patrick Murphy, the Florida Democratic congressional candidate who followed him into his ne...

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