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Democrats Announce New Health Care Plan

By Unstable Isotope July 2, 200913 Comments

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee has released details of a new health care plan. (The leaders of the committee are Sen. Kennedy and Sen. Dodd.) The plan…

Late Night Video

By Unstable Isotope July 1, 20094 Comments

Part 2 of the Drill, Baby Drill Series, the Mark Sanford story. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1uOOujRTVg&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eamericablog%2Ecom%2F&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]

It’s On!

By Unstable Isotope July 1, 20098 Comments

Sestak makes it official: In an interview with Pennsylvania’s Wayne Independent this morning, second-term Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Penn.) officially threw his name in the ring to take on Sen. Arlen…

Isn’t It Romantic?

By Unstable Isotope July 1, 200918 Comments

Lost in all the hubbub yesterday was the newest Mark Sanford revelations: South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford says he “crossed lines” with a handful of women other than his mistress…

Crazy People in the Attic – Liveblogging the Senate

By Unstable Isotope June 30, 20099 Comments

We're here! Liberalgeek and I are sitting in the balcony of the Senate. Right now they are voting on some appointments - boring so far. So when they nominate someone,…

Live Blogging the House – Vol. 3

By Unstable Isotope June 30, 20093 Comments

Liberalgeek and I are now listening to the debate on HB 290, the budget bill. Right now they are praising the hard work of putting together the budget. OMB Visalli…

Late Night Video

By Unstable Isotope June 30, 2009

A video about the high costs of universal fire care from HAARM.org, Healthy Americans Against Reforming Medicine.

End of the 2Q Fundraising

By Unstable Isotope June 30, 20095 Comments

Today, June 30, is the end of the 2nd quarter and the last day to give for donations to appear in the 2Q fundraising reports (federal candidates). I know it's…

Health Care Monopolies

By Unstable Isotope June 30, 20092 Comments

The next time you hear the anti-reform forces talking about competition, think of this report. But the notion that most American consumers enjoy anything like a competitive marketplace for health…

Iraq Sovereignty Day

By Unstable Isotope June 30, 20094 Comments

This is a day a lot of people have been waiting for: U.S. troops are beginning a pull-out of Iraq. Iraqi forces assume formal control of Baghdad and other cities…

Conference Board Predicts Economic Recovery

By Unstable Isotope June 29, 20098 Comments

The Conference Board has released its report on economic indicators. The report is signaling that recovery from the recession is about to begin or is in its beginning stages. The…

Sanford’s Been A Naughty Boy

By Unstable Isotope June 29, 20098 Comments

Oh, Mark Sanford, why won't you let me ignore you? The State newspaper has a timeline out on the uncovering of the Mark Sanford affair, with some new juicy tidbits.…

Reforming the Democratic Presidential Nomination Process

By Unstable Isotope June 29, 20095 Comments

Steve Benen at Washington Monthly reminds us that even though this is a non-election year, there is a lot of work going on behind the scenes. IF I EVER HEAR…