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CBO Score On Health Care Bill Released: Boosts Democrats' Hopes Of Passing Reform

Seeded on Thu Mar 18, 2010 12:17 PM EDT (The Huffington Post)

Comprehensive health care reform will cost the federal government $940 billion over a ten-year period, but will increase revenue and cut other costs by a greater amount, leading to a reduction of $130 billion in the federal deficit over the same period, according to an analysis b …

health, democrats, reform, deficit, cbo, health-care-bill

Can we now cut Israel Loose????

Seeded on Mon Mar 15, 2010 9:29 AM EDT (The Huffington Post)

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Friday delivered a stinging rebuke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his government's announcement this week of new Jewish housing in east Jerusalem, calling it "a deeply negative signal" for the Mideast p …

israel, settlement, clinton, peace, jewish, conflict, world-news, biden, jerusalem

Limbaugh: Rams bid fallout is 'Obama's America on full display'

Seeded on Thu Oct 15, 2009 4:33 PM EDT (NFL.com - Official Site of the National Football League)

During a 15-minute counterattack at the start of his show Thursday, Limbaugh said he believes he has been made an example by a players union that's seeking leverage in talks over a new collective bargaining agreement.

business, nfl, rams, owner, rush, limbaugh

"Birther" Infomercial Hits the Airwaves

Seeded on Tue Sep 29, 2009 4:19 PM EDT (CBS News)

President Obama was born outside of the United States has been written off as a conspiracy theory, but that hasn't stopped the so-called "birther" movement from keeping their theories alive.

politics, president, obama, christian, birth-certificate, birther, rightwng

Vick, Eagles agree to 2-year deal

Fri Aug 14, 2009 10:48 AM EDT

Quarterback Michael Vick has signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, his agent, Joel Segal, confirmed to ESPN.com.

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nfl, football, sports, eagles, quarterback, contract, philadelphia, signs, michael-vick

College Grad Can't Find Job, Wants $$$ Back

Seeded on Mon Aug 3, 2009 1:29 PM EDT (NBC New York)

She went to college to boost her chances of finding a great job once she got out of school, but now that that hasn't happened, Trina Thompson wants her money back.

job, education, employment, sue, graduate, law-suit, tuition, bronx, monroe-college

Vernon Forrest One of True Good Guys

Mon Jul 27, 2009 9:44 AM EDT

So much is always said about the athletes who commit crimes, do steroids, cheat on their wives, ect, but not enough is said about athletes who make a positive difference in other peoples lives.

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sports, boxing, champion, vernon-forrest, carjacking

Friday's Political Humor

Fri Jul 24, 2009 9:04 AM EDT

This was in a newsletter from a right wing conservative group. The following is an excerpt from today's newsletter.

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health, health-care, humor, conservative, right-wing, satirical

Black Youth Invents Surgical Technique - at 14

Seeded on Tue Jul 21, 2009 12:42 PM EDT (Black America Web)

What an incredible young man. I can see him going on to do great things.

youth, health, surgery, medical, health-care, invent

Should Medical Malpractice rewards be limited?

Fri Jul 17, 2009 9:52 AM EDT

This is an informal question posed to all that would like to answer, or offer an opinion. With all the debates these days swirling around health care, this topic seems to be the least talked about, but does have a huge impact on health care costs. What do you think?

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poll, debate, health, medical, health-care, opinion, malpractice

15 Companies Hiring In July

Seeded on Fri Jul 10, 2009 12:28 PM EDT (AOL)

I'll guarantee either you or someone you know is looking for a job. Maybe you were laid off, just graduated or are unhappy with your current job.

business, economy, jobs, opportunity, hiring, employment, career

Thomas Township woman nabbed after spending 32 years as a fugitive

Seeded on Thu May 21, 2009 9:46 AM EDT (News Impact - MLive.com)

Heroin Dealer escapes from prison after serving only 1yr of a 10 to 20 year sentence. She's captured 32yrs later, and goes back to prison and only serves 1 more year! Michael Vick served 2 years in prison, and will be on probation fro 3 years. Justice system my a$$!

drugs, escape, prison, lamb, us-news, heroin

Four arrested in NYC terror plot against synagogue

Seeded on Thu May 21, 2009 9:31 AM EDT (Newsday.com)

"Four men have been arrested and charged in a plot to detonate explosives near at least one synagogue in the Riverdale section of the Bronx and to shoot down military aircraft, authorities said Wednesday night."

bombs, jewish, terrorists, explosives, us-news, missiles, synagogue, bronx, temples, nightly-news

IBM to lay off 5,000 US-based workers

Seeded on Thu Mar 26, 2009 10:01 AM EDT (msnbc.com)

SAN FRANCISCO - IBM Corp. plans to lay off about 5,000 U.S. employees in a new round of job cuts, the Associated Press has learned.

business, india, economy, job-cuts, workers, u-s, ibm, lay-offs

IRaq War

Thu Mar 19, 2009 11:22 AM EDT

There has been some heavy debate over the last week between myself and fellow Viners regarding the use of the mantra "Fighting for our Freedom" meaning American's, when pertaining to the U.S. Military service members. I want to first express my views.

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iraq, politics, war, military, freedom, veterans, opinion

Lewis: BofA may pay back bailout by 2010

Seeded on Wed Mar 18, 2009 9:22 AM EDT (The Charlotte Observer)

Bank of America Corp. could pay back its $45 billion in government capital by late this year or early next year depending on the economy, chief executive Ken Lewis said in an interview Tuesday with the Observer.

business, economy, bank, bank-of-america, merrill-lynch, bailout, recession, pay-back, taxpayers, tarp

Right America:Feeling Wronged...Watching Republicans grieve

Seeded on Fri Feb 20, 2009 9:29 AM EST (Salon.com)

Eight years later, Pelosi went back out on the GOP campaign trail and into the lion's den, in the waning days of John McCain's failed bid for the White House.

election, politics, mccain, documentary, obama, hbo, palin

Kit Bond Touts Effects Of Stimulus Bill He Voted Against

Seeded on Thu Feb 19, 2009 9:47 AM EST (Think Progress)

Last week, Sen. Kit Bond (R-MO) slammed President Obama's recovery and reinvestment plan. "Hold on to your wallets folks because with the passage of this trillion-dollar baby the Democrats will be poised to spend as much as $3 trillion in your tax dollars," Bond said.

politics, republicans, debt, flip-flop, bipartisanship, stimulus-bill

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Blagojevich to name Obama successor TODAY

Seeded on Tue Dec 30, 2008 2:08 PM EST (CNN)

Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Tuesday will name former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris to the U.S. Senate, sources familiar with the decision say.

politics

I guess the wedding is off.

Seeded on Fri Dec 19, 2008 10:46 AM EST (adn.com: Alaska)

WASILLA, Alaska — A 42-year-old Wasilla woman was arrested Thursday at her home by Alaska State Troopers with a search warrant in an undercover drug investigation. Sherry L. Johnston was charged with six felony counts of misconduct involving a controlled substance.

odd-news, u-s, palin-drama