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The health care bill is worth saving. Jonathan Rauch, National Journal
Resisting the growth of the state. The Economist
The Chavez revolution has failed. Jackson Diehl, Washington Post
Blame Bush more. James Carville, FT
Blaming Bush hasn’t worke…

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Gregg Says Bernanke Will Be Confirmed for Second Term: Video

Jan. 25 — U.S. Senator Judd Gregg, a New Hampshire Republican, talks with Bloomberg’s Peter Cook about the likelihood that Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke will be confirmed for a second term by the Senate.

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Obama seeks to freeze some spending

If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Facing voter anger over mounting budget deficits, President Barack Obama will ask Congress to freeze spending for some domestic programs for three years beginning in 2011.
 

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Republican mailer mimics census form

The Republican Party seeks input and money from GOP voters with a letter that looks a lot like it’s coming from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Obama joins lobbying effort for Bernanke

Bolstered by a White House lobbying effort that included the president, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s chances at a second four-year term improved Monday.

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S.C. politician blasted for welfare remarks

South Carolina Democrats sharply criticize Republican lieutenant governor Andre Bauer, a candidate for governor, for comments comparing welfare to the feeding of stray pets.
 

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Smarting Democrats face barrage of bad news

In only a week, the already difficult political situation facing Democrats ahead of this fall’s midterm elections grew even more troubling. And the bloodletting may not be over.

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SC Lt. Gov.: “Don’t Feed The Poor, They’ll Breed”

South Carolina Lt.-Gov. Andre Bauer, a candidate for governor, made a comment which basically compared the poor to stray animals during a town hall meeting on Friday.

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Dem leaders coalesce on health care strategy

Democratic congressional leaders are coalescing around their last, best hope for salvaging President Barack Obama’s sweeping health care overhaul.

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Poll finds growing anxiety about health bill

Fears about President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul increased significantly in December, according to a new poll released as the legislation’s future hangs in doubt.
 

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