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For aerospace employers, health-care reform looks tempting
Seeded on Thu Sep 10, 2009 8:13 AM EDT (MarketWatch.com)
Since 1999, the average annual cost for family coverage in an employer-sponsored health care program has soared 119% to $12,680, according to a report last year from the Kaiser Family Foundation. Of that amount, employer contributions have swelled 120% to $9,325.
Far-right shootings raise fear of hate offensive in America
Seeded on Sun Jun 14, 2009 12:02 PM EDT (Guardian Unlimited)
A series of attacks by rightwing extremists has raised fears of a new wave of violence triggered by the economic crisis and the election of the country's first black president.
Drugs Won the War
Seeded on Sun Jun 14, 2009 10:36 AM EDT (The New York Times)
This year marks the 40th anniversary of President Richard Nixon's start of the war on drugs, and it now appears that drugs have won.
Fidel Castro: The Secret Summit
Seeded on Wed Apr 22, 2009 8:44 AM EDT (CounterPunch)
Neither represented nor excommunicated, only today could I learn what was discussed at the Summit of Port of Spain. They led us all to entertain hopes that the meeting would not be secret, but those running the show deprived us of such an interesting intellectual exercise.
U.S. readies plans for high-speed rail development
Seeded on Thu Apr 16, 2009 7:30 AM EDT (Reuters)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration is expected to unveil its plans on Thursday for accelerating development of high-speed rail, a concept that in the past has had mixed political support and little public funding.
The ultimate reaping of what one sows: right-wing edition
Seeded on Thu Apr 16, 2009 7:22 AM EDT (Salon.com)
Right-wing polemicists today are shrieking in self-pitying protest over a new report from the Department of Homeland Security sent to local police forces which warns of growing "right-wing extremist activity." The report (.pdf) identifies attributes of these right-wing extremist …
"Liquidate the Banks; Fire the Executives!"
Seeded on Sun Apr 12, 2009 10:00 AM EDT (CounterPunch)
Elizabeth Warren's Devasting Report to Congress "Liquidate the Banks; Fire the Executives!"
What Does an F-22 Cost?
Seeded on Tue Mar 31, 2009 8:36 AM EDT (CounterPunch.org)
On Wednesday, March 25, an F-22 crashed near Edwards Air Force Base, CA. Very sadly, the pilot was killed. The news articles surrounding this event contained some strange assertions about the cost of the F-22.
'White, blue-eyed bankers have brought world economy to its knees'
Seeded on Fri Mar 27, 2009 7:27 AM EDT (the Mail online)
Gordon Brown's efforts to broker an £80billion bailout for world trade on a trip to Brazil hit a stumbling block tonight when the country's president lashed out at 'white, blue-eyed' bankers for bringing the world economy to its knees.
Flying Car
Seeded on Sat Mar 21, 2009 8:55 AM EDT (AOL)
(March 19) How many times have you been stuck in traffic and dreamed of being able to just have your car take off and fly over it? Well, the future is almost now.
Secret Bush Memo Authorizing Warrantless Seizure Of 'Terror Suspects' Released
Seeded on Sat Mar 14, 2009 9:05 AM EDT (The Huffington Post)
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration threw open the curtain on years of Bush-era secrets Monday, revealing anti-terror memos that claimed exceptional search-and-seizure powers and divulging that the CIA destroyed nearly 100 videotapes of interrogations and other treatment of t …
Conyers Subpoenas Rove For Third Time
Seeded on Sat Feb 14, 2009 9:39 AM EST (www.bradblog.com)
U.S. House Judiciary Chairman John Conyers (D-MI) has subpoenaed Karl Rove today, yet again (the third time, for those keeping score at home), to give sworn, public testimony before the committee on February 23rd concerning the politicization of the U.S. Dept.
Conyers subpoenas Rove for the third time
Seeded on Sat Feb 14, 2009 9:21 AM EST (markcrispinmiller.com)
Conyers Subpoenas Rove, Siegelman Responds February 13, 2009 10:48 AM Ryan Grim
Slumdogs Unite!
Seeded on Mon Feb 9, 2009 11:17 AM EST (The New York Times)
SOMEDAY historians may look back at Tom Daschle's flameout as a minor one-car (and chauffeur) accident. But that will depend on whether or not it's followed by a multi-vehicle pileup that still could come.
The War on Terror is a Hoax
Seeded on Thu Feb 5, 2009 6:19 AM EST (CounterPunch)
The "war on terror" is a hoax that fronts for American control of oil pipelines, the profits of the military-security complex, the assault on civil liberty by fomenters of a police state, and Israel's territorial expansion.
Obama's Marijuana Prohibition Acid Test
Seeded on Fri Jan 16, 2009 6:33 AM EST (CounterPunch)
The parallels between the 1933 coming of Franklin Roosevelt and the upcoming inauguration of Barack Obama must include the issue of Prohibition: alcohol in 1933, and marijuana today.
Slot machines vs. e-voting machines
Seeded on Sat Dec 27, 2008 10:43 AM EST (markcrispinmiller.com)
A look at how Las Vegas slots and electronic voting machines compare.
10 Cool Cars We Want Now
Seeded on Sat Dec 27, 2008 10:09 AM EST (Wired News)
Like everyone, we've got a Christmas wish-list of stuff we'd love to find under the tree but don't expect to.
What Will Obama Do About Marijuana?
Seeded on Thu Dec 25, 2008 8:08 AM EST (CounterPunch)
When it comes to our 44th President, some of his positions on marijuana were once encouraging. But as Mr. Obama has moved towards the national limelight, there is a new found frustration for reformers. It seems the President to be is moving from the left to the middle.
Tommy Chong, the Unanticipated Warrior
Seeded on Sat Dec 6, 2008 1:41 PM EST (CounterPunch)
Tommy and Cheech would often be pressed to talk about their 'message.' They would reply simply: "All we can do is be funny and try to make people laugh." In a lifetime far away, that was their modest and fulfilling goal.
Indian Crisis "Tests" Obama
Seeded on Thu Nov 27, 2008 8:36 AM EST (The Nation)
"This transition period was supposed to be all about getting a grip on the financial crisis -- and it looked this week as if Barack Obama has succeeded sufficiently to take the Thanksgiving holiday off.
Obama puts faith in Bush's defence secretary
Seeded on Thu Nov 27, 2008 8:20 AM EST (Guardian Unlimited)
"It may have been the economic crisis that delivered the election to Barack Obama but his consistent opposition to the war in Iraq was also a key plank in his campaign – first to be the Democratic nominee, and then for president.
Cops raise Taser safety claims
Seeded on Mon Nov 24, 2008 6:18 AM EST (www.lasvegassun.com)
Lawsuits over Tasers are not uncommon. Police departments across the country are routinely sued by citizens who wound up on the wrong end of an officer's Taser. Seldom, however, is a police officer the injured party. Even more seldom does that officer take Taser to court.
30 reasons for Great Depression 2 by 2011
Seeded on Sat Nov 22, 2008 6:59 AM EST (MarketWatch.com)
ARROYO GRANDE, Calif. (MarketWatch) -- By 2011? No recovery? No new bull? "Hey Paul, why do you keep talking about a bigger crash coming by 2011?" Readers ask that often. So here's a sequel to my predictions of 2000 and 2004, with a look three years ahead:
Why McCain Lost
Seeded on Wed Nov 5, 2008 4:57 PM EST (CounterPunch)
(for story, scroll down slightly after following the link) The Fundamentals of the Campaign were Unsound Why McCain Lost
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The Moment of Shame: Joe Wilson's Shout of "You Lie" During Obama's Speech Was the GOP Bringing "The Town Hall Freak Show Into The House Chamber Itself"
The Moment of Shame: Joe Wilson's Shout of "You Lie" During Obama's Speech Was the GOP Bringing "The Town Hall Freak Show Into The House Chamber Itself"
The Moment of Shame: Joe Wilson's Shout of "You Lie" During Obama's Speech Was the GOP Bringing "The Town Hall Freak Show Into The House Chamber Itself"
The Moment of Shame: Joe Wilson's Shout of "You Lie" During Obama's Speech Was the GOP Bringing "The Town Hall Freak Show Into The House Chamber Itself"