Change For A Dollar

Mar 22, 10 Change For A Dollar

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After much coaxing and cajoling, the House of Representatives, led by a strident Nancy Pelosi, delivered Mr. Obama a major legislative victory.  Although I am severely disappointed by the chicanery surrounding the passage of this healthcare bill, it will be a net positive in the lives of many Americans. I hold out no hope for...

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Healthcare Summit: Here We Go Again…

Feb 24, 10 Healthcare Summit: Here We Go Again…

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For the umpteenth time, Mr. Obama is going to try and get bipartisan support for his healthcare legislation.  Despite a scaled down healthcare bill that incorporates many Republican ideas at the expense of the public option.  While President Obama should be lauded for sticking to his guns, I am still confused as to what he hopes...

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The State of the Union: Not As Bad As It Could Be…

Jan 28, 10 The State of the Union: Not As Bad As It Could Be…

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At times funny, at times biting, and often self-congratulating, Mr. Obama’s State of the Union speech was a reminder of how his administration brought us back from the brink and how he hopes to help us achieve those soaring heights that seem ever so distant. Mr. Obama was not shy about taking credit for staving off a financial...

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Senate Healthcare Bill To Cost $849 Billion

Nov 19, 09 Senate Healthcare Bill To Cost $849 Billion

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Senator Harry Reid announced a potentially contentious healthcare bill that would cost $849 billion over ten years, while reducing the federal deficit by $127 billion.  In addition, the bill would extend healthcare benefits to approximately 31 million uninsured Americans.  Senator Reid stated that he believes that he is near the...

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