The large majority of Americans, 62 percent, want major corporations to have less influence in the United States, not less, according to the latest Gallup Poll on the subject. While this is down from a peak of 68 percent in 2008, it remains well above the 52 percent recorded in 2001. Relatively few Americans would…
Daily Archives: February 1, 2011
Daily Show Covers Egyptian Protests
Mess O’Slightly-to-the-Left O’Potamia The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c The Daily Show on Facebook America loses credibility with Egyptian protesters when it writes “Made in U.S.A.” on its tear gas canisters.
Report Shows Health Care Law Means Big Savings for Families
By 2014, the new health care reform law will mean thousands of dollars in health insurance premium savings and out-of-pocket health care costs for working families and small businesses, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. “For too long, skyrocketing health care costs have made it hard for…
Alabama Democratic Party Blasts Party Switchers
The Alabama Democratic Party blasted nine elected Democratic officials in Covington and Tuscaloosa counties on Tuesday for ignoring the will of the voters by switching to the Republican Party. It is the personal prerogative of local elected officials to join any political party they wish, according to a statement issued by outgoing executive director Jim…
Florida Judge’s Ruling on Health Care Law Called ‘Judicial Activism on Steroids’
by Glynn Wilson A federal judge in Florida has ruled that the health care overhaul law passed by the Democratic Congress last year should be considered unconstitutional, although two other federal judges ruled the other way, setting up a showdown before the U.S. Supreme Court. The White House called the ruling by U.S. District Judge…
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