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• Democrats Might Lose Obama’s Old Senate Seat

  
  Big Dogs House — Authority: 472
  Copyright © 2009 Big Dog . Visit the original article at http://www.onebigdog.net/democrats-might-lose-obamas-old-senate-seat/ . Wouldn’t this be a kick in the pants? It looks like it is possible that a Republican could win the Senate seat that was held by Barack Obama. There is some infighting in Illinois ...
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• Stamps edge Eskimos

  
  CKA Canadian News — Authority: 508
  Calgary Stampeders quarterback Henry Burris wasnt his dominant self against the visiting Eskimos on Sunday, but he did enough to keep the defending Grey Cup champs on track to repeat during a 24-21 win over Edmonton in the West Division semifinal.
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• Mr. President, Do Your Job

  
  Let Freedom Ring — Authority: 139
  When I read about this poll , I tried thinking what this poll is telling President Obama. I believe what it’s telling him is (a) he’d better start putting pro-growth policies in place and (b) his stimulus bill is an outright failure. Here’s the polling I’m refering to: Forty-five percent (45%) of U.S. ...
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• 14 Democratic Senators Choose Coal Over their Constituents

  
  EnviroKnow — Authority: 536
  Brad Johnson at The Wonk Room reports : Today, fourteen Democratic senators, led by Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA), affirmed their allegiance to the profits of polluting industry at the expense of the health and jobs of their constituents. In a letter to Senate leaders, a bloc of senators with powerful coal interests in ...
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• 14 Democratic Senators Sign Letter Demanding Additional Coal Giveaways in Clean Energy Bill

  
  EnviroKnow — Authority: 536
  Via Wonk Room . November 12, 2009 Dear Senators Reid, Boxer, Baucus and Kerry, As the Senate formulates and debates energy and climate change legislation, it is clear that revamping our energy systems with alternative energy resources and technologies will be fundamental to our strategy for achieving energy ...
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• Died On This Date (November 13, 1992) Ronnie Bond / The Troggs

  
  The Music's Over — Authority: 439
  Ronnie Bond (Born Ronald Burris)May 4, 1943 – November 13, 1992 Ronnie Bond was the founding drummer for UK psychedelic rock band, the Troggs.  Formed in 1964, the British Invasion band had such hits as “Wild Thing” and “Love is All Around.”  The band broke up in 1969, with Bond going on to release [...]
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• OPINION: How Roland Burris May Have Saved The Public Option

  
  NewsOne — Authority: 599
  From The Root: When Illinois Sen. Roland Burris took office almost a year ago, he already appeared to be a lame-duck politician. After being appointed by the shady Gov. Rod Blagojevich in late December, Burris found himself shrouded in a haze of suspicion and controversy. With such a troubled introduction to ...
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• Durbin sees “minefield” in Senate health-care debate

  
  Political Fix — Authority: 613
  Durbin WASHINGTON — As the No. 2 Democratic leader in the Senate, Illinois’ Dick Durbin has the task of marshaling votes for the health insurance overhaul championed by his party and his president. Sounds like he might not see success any time soon. “We’re…
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• Sen. Sanders might pose a problem to passage of ObamaCare

  
  Marathon Pundit — Authority: 560
  Independently of Joseph Lieberman (I-CT), the Senate Democrats have another problem with a New Englander who caucuces with them, Bernie Sanders (I-VT). Essentially a socialist, The Hill is reporting that Sanders wont vote "aye" on ObamaCare unless it includes a strong public option--which means government-run ...
  6 days ago

• House Health Care Reform Passes, But It’s Far From the Last Word

  
  The Alan Katz Health Care Reform Blog — Authority: 116
  History was made on November 7th when the House of Representatives passed HR 3926, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. Yes, it was a close vote (220 in favor versus 215 opposed). Yes, only one Republican voted for the bill. Yes, the legislation leaves a lot to be desired. At the end of the day, all that ...
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• Durbin says health-care bill faces challenge in Senate

  
  Clout St — Authority: 651
  Posted by Rick Pearson at 3:15 p.m. Sen. Dick Durbin said today Senate Democrats have significant concerns about the health care plan passed by the Democratic-led House and while they have the votes to get the issue to the floor...
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• Senator Burris’ Conflict with the Constitution

  
  Gene's Blog — Authority: 476
  Democratic Party hack Roland Burris, (D-Il) who got his job as a United States senator as a result of disgraced governor Blago’s greed and because of the color of his skin,   made a profound observation on Obamacare’s mandated health insurance. Sen. Burris, a constitutional ignoramus, “pointed to the ...
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• Sen Roland Burris (D-IL) advocates death penalty for non-insured!

  
  Moe Lane — Authority: 671
  …alternatively, he’s just dumber than soap.  From a CNS interview (H/T: Instapundit ): CNSNews.com: “So, in general, if a person doesn’t want health insurance, do you think they should be required by the government to actually have to get it?” Senator Burris: “Under state law, we have every one ...
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• Sen Roland Burris (D-IL) advocates death penalty for non-insured!

  
  RedState — Authority: 813
  …alternatively, he’s just dumber than soap.  From a CNS interview (H/T: Instapundit ): CNSNews.com: “So, in general, if a person doesn’t want health insurance, do you think they should be required by the government to actually have to get it?” Senator Burris: “Under state law, we have every one ...
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• Senator Roland Burris Cites Made Up Provision of Constitution to Justify Heath Care Mandate

  
  The Lonely Conservative — Authority: 592
  Senator Roland Burris (D-IL) cited the “health” provision in the Constitution to justify the unconsitutional actions of his party. CNS News has the transcript and full story.
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• Those Who Lead; and those who follow

  
  kavips — Authority: 119
  The preview elections have passed. Debate is swirling among those paid for spin, otherwise the rest of the country heaves a deep sigh of “who cares”… Far more important is this evening’s World Series Game.. Far more important is next Sunday’s Eagles Game… One could even venture that here in Delaware, this ...
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• Harry Reid’s Health Care Reform Dilemma: The Myth of the 60th Democratic Senator

  
  The Alan Katz Health Care Reform Blog — Authority: 116
  If asked even two weeks ago I’d have said there was an 80 percent change or greater that meaningful health care reform would be signed into law this year. Now, however, I think the chances of such an outcome are far lower – still substantial – but much less likely. One reason meaningful health care reform may ...
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• Marion VA hospital issues to be aired in Congress

  
  Political Fix — Authority: 613
  Marion VA Medical Center WASHINGTON — Veterans’ Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki will walk into a room of angry Illinois members of Congress Wednesday morning. Shinseki will meet with Sen. Dick Durbin , D-Ill., and other livid Illinois elected officials in Washington to address persistent…
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• Burris says again he may not vote for Democratic health bill; key 60th vote?

  
  Lynn Sweet — Authority: 673
  Below, from Burris...... Senator Roland W. Burris Delivers Major Address on Health Care Reform Insists that strong public option will be cost-effective, competitive and accountable CHICAGO, IL--United States Senator Roland W. Burris delivered a major address on Monday outlining his position on the proposed health ...
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• Sen. Roland Burris sends mixed message on federal health care reform stance

  
  Clout St — Authority: 651
  Posted by Hal Dardick at 1:10 p.m. Appointed Democratic U.S. Sen. Roland Burris has gained some publicity inside the Washington “beltway” for saying he won’t vote for a health care reform bill that doesn’t contain the so-called public option requiring...
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