Category Archives: GOP

Republican Leaders are Out of Control

Posted on May 15, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Republican Leaders are Out of Control Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Republican leaders in Washington are absolutely out of control.   Instead of governing and doing the people's business, George Bush, Bill Frist and Tom Delay are on a quest for absolute … Continue reading →

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Take Action: Nuclear Showdown Near – Preserve the Filibuster

Posted on May 15, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Take Action: Nuclear Showdown Near – Preserve the Filibuster Planned Parenthood Senate Republicans and Democrats are bracing themselves for a major showdown this week that could be triggered by two controversial judges:  Priscilla Owen and Janice Rogers Brown.  Deemed extreme … Continue reading →

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The Future of Medicaid is NOT in Good Hands

Posted on May 14, 2005 by bfialindathieman

The Future of Medicaid is NOT in Good Hands Compiled by Don McCanne, Quote of the Day Newsletter Reuters May 13, 2005 Medicaid commission draws unusual interest By Julie Rovner When it comes to the Medicaid health program for the … Continue reading →

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Potential SSI Cuts Target Nation’s Most Vulnerable

Posted on May 10, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Who Will Get the Lifeboats?  Potential SSI Cuts Target Nation’s Most Vulnerable Guest Opinion in the Cedar Rapids Gazette By Sarah Walz, Iowa Policy Project There used to be an expression that went, “Women and children first.” The idea was … Continue reading →

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Bush White House Pressures Forest Service to Outsource Public Information

Posted on May 9, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Bush White House Pressures Forest Service to Outsource Public Information Center for Media and Democracy – PR Watch The U.S. Forest Service “is weighing replacement of 100 of its public information staff with private public relations firms,” according to documents … Continue reading →

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U.S. Becomes Surveillance Society

Posted on May 5, 2005 by bfialindathieman

U.S. Becomes Surveillance Society American Civil Liberties Union Big Brother is now a realistic possibility. The United States has now reached the point where a total “surveillance society” has become a realistic possibility, the American Civil Liberties Union warns in … Continue reading →

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Right-wing Coup at PBS?

Posted on May 4, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Right-wing Coup at PBS? By Rory O'Connor, AlterNet.org The new Public Broadcasting boss either has an inappropriate sense of humor or he's the latest participant in what the FCC called a 'right-wing coup' of PBS. Is Pat Mitchell the Martin … Continue reading →

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Chuck Grassley, Chief Enabler, Helps Bush Peddle Snake Oil This Week at Town Hall Meetings

Posted on May 2, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Chuck Grassley, Chief Enabler, Helps Bush Peddle Snake Oil This Week at Town Hall Meetings The DesMoines Register by Jane Norman Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Ia., is overseeing the overhaul [gutting] of Social Security in Congress. Here is a list of … Continue reading →

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Bush’s Approval Ratings Reach New Lows

Posted on April 18, 2005 by Trish Nelson

  Bush's Approval Ratings Reach New Lows USA TODAY Poll finds Bush suffering from 'second-term-itis' By Susan Page WASHINGTON —  [George W.] Bush seems to have slipped into a second-term slump. Support continues to erode for his signature goal of … Continue reading →

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Iowa GOP Moves To Block Gay Bully Law

Posted on April 17, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Iowa GOP Moves To Block Gay Bully Law by 365Gay.com Newscenter Staff (Des Moines, Iowa) Republicans in the Iowa Senate say they will use “every method that's legal” to block legislation adding sexuality to a law aimed at curbing bullying … Continue reading →

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