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Arbitrate your life away
Seeded on Mon Feb 6, 2012 7:12 PM EST (MSN)
The author of this story lays out the dirty little secret of numerous manufacturers and service providers in the U.S.: arbitration.
What is the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act?
Seeded on Wed Jan 25, 2012 7:41 PM EST (ProCon.org)
This is a recently updated piece concerning the status of the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act (STOCK), which essentially seeks to end stock trading on non-public information by members of Congress.
New autism definition may exclude many, study suggests
Seeded on Thu Jan 19, 2012 7:32 PM EST (msnbc.com)
The next edition of the DSM will tighten the definition of autism, focusing on "classic autism" as the model. What is driving this change in definition; medical need -or- money? What will this mean for people with less severe disability in the focus areas but who stil …
GOP Gov. McDonnell Flip-Flops On Debt Ceiling After Learning His State’s Credit Rating Is At Risk | ThinkProgress
Seeded on Thu Jul 21, 2011 11:03 PM EDT (Think Progress)
Yes Virginia, your credit rating is vunerable if the debt ceiling isn't raised. Moody's recent comments regarding the future of Virginia's credit rating, and no doubt the concerns of a few business people, have opened the eyes of Virginia's governor. Suddenly it's ver …
Analysis: Hacking scandal is bad news for UK prime minister - CNN.com
Seeded on Sun Jul 17, 2011 12:06 AM EDT (CNN)
This CNN analysis, by Robin Oakley, is an excellent primer on the power Murdoch has wielded over British politicians.
Key senator urges federal investigation of Murdoch media company - CNN.com
Seeded on Wed Jul 13, 2011 1:47 PM EDT (CNN)
A veteran U.S. Senator has called for an investigation into News Corp. (parent company of Fox News) for violating anti-corruption law. Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-New Jersey, sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder asking Holder to look into concerns that News Corp.
(Virginia) Taxpayers foot the bill when the governor flies on state aircraft WVEC.com Norfolk - Hampton Roads
Seeded on Wed May 25, 2011 11:28 PM EDT (WVEC News, Hampton Roads, VA)
Republican Governor McDonnell, of Virginia, has come under scrutiny for traveling frequently and comfortably in state-owned aircraft, at the expense of Virginia taxpayers.
Autistic boy, 12, dies saving his father from fire that destroyed their home
Seeded on Thu Apr 7, 2011 11:21 PM EDT (the Mail online)
The family escaped a horrific fire thanks to this 12 year old boy who woke his dad to tell him something was wrong. The family ran out of the house together, but In the confusion the boy ran back into the house.
Rumors Are Flying: Has One Wisconsin Republican State Senator Withdrawn His Support For Walker's Union-Busting Budget?
Seeded on Mon Feb 28, 2011 12:15 PM EST (Crooks and Liars)
Wisconsin State Senator Dale Schultz appears to have withdrawn support for Governor Walker's budget bill. He may be just the first.
Military health costs up 300%
Seeded on Mon Feb 28, 2011 11:30 AM EST (CNN)
The Defense Department is concerned because it is anticipating over $50 billion dollars in expenditures for health care next year. That's 10% of the Pentagon's budget, and reflects an increase of 300% since 2001.
Senate passes bill to regulate abortion clinics like hospitals (VA)
Seeded on Thu Feb 24, 2011 10:13 PM EST ()
New legislation has passed that will add restrictive regulations for businesses in Virginia. Many of these businesses will have to make immediate modifications to meet the new regulations or they will go out of business.
Leaning on Keith
Seeded on Fri Nov 5, 2010 8:31 PM EDT (Politico)
Hypocrisy on behalf of NBC and Phil Griffith, exposed in this Politico piece:
Major Garrett Admits that Fox News Wants to Keep America Divided
Seeded on Thu Nov 4, 2010 8:07 PM EDT (Politicus USA)
"Fox News is the love child of cable news and political polarization. This child has demonstrated an amazing ability to make money for its parents, which is why media polarization is all the rage now.
Autistic Children | Palin, Beck, The Tea Party And The Big Lie About Saving "Children And …
Seeded on Wed Nov 3, 2010 9:53 PM EDT (Autism Today)
"...anyone with a pulse wants a better world for their loved ones who come after them. The tragedy is that their genuine concerns are being played — manipulated
Fox News: Newly Empowered House Republicans Eye Repeal of 'Obamacare'
Seeded on Wed Nov 3, 2010 6:55 PM EDT (FOXNews.com)
A Fox News exit poll appears to shoot down what the network and it's political pundits have been repeating endlessly leading up to the election. The assertion that those clamoring for repeal of the new healthcare law represent a majority of Americans is simply false.
Dear Speaker Boehner
Seeded on Wed Nov 3, 2010 6:34 PM EDT (CNN)
Maya MacGuineas is President of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget and Director of the Fiscal Policy Program at the New America Foundation. Both organizations are bi-partisan and seek to shed light on issues that may impact U.S. fiscal policy.
Gawker: Why we published the Christine O'Donnell story
Seeded on Fri Oct 29, 2010 7:04 PM EDT (Gawker)
Gawker: "Our problem with O'Donnell—and the reason that the information we published about her is relevant—is that she has repeatedly described herself and her beliefs in terms that suggest that there is something wrong with hopping into bed, naked and drunk, with a man or wo …
Dems tout encouraging signs in early voting
Seeded on Mon Oct 25, 2010 9:01 PM EDT (CNN)
"Despite national momentum being on the Republican side for months, we are not seeing anything resembling a Republican surge," Menendez continues. "In fact, to the contrary, in key Senate races, we are seeing encouraging signs for Democrats.
Rigell : Bartholomew Was a Victim of Some Sort of Deep, Dark Conspiracy
Seeded on Fri Oct 22, 2010 9:42 PM EDT (Blue Virginia)
This is a follow-up story from the "Blue Virginia" blog which broke the story of racist communications coming from inside the Virginia Beach GOP offices.
Second racist e-mail emerges in Rigell, Nye race, GOP in damage control as Rigell campaign condemns remarks
Seeded on Wed Oct 20, 2010 7:39 PM EDT (The Daily Press)
"A second racially charged e-mail linked to Virginia Beach Republican leadership emerged online Tuesday less than a day after the chairman on the city GOP resigned for forwarding along a racist joke. The fallout was swift for the chairman of the Virginia Beach Republican Party...
Grayson calls for criminal foreclosure probe
Seeded on Sat Oct 16, 2010 11:55 AM EDT (The Orlando Sentinel)
Alan Grayson is one of the few Democrat congressmen who is willing to speak out forcefully about corporate injustice and extremist rhetoric.
Stewart and Colbert's Dueling Rallies Will Be Broadcast Live
Seeded on Thu Oct 14, 2010 9:02 PM EDT (Comedy Central)
Here it is at last, the best thing to hit D.C. in years. Jon Stewart's "Rally to Restore Sanity" and Stephen Colbert's "March to Keep Fear Alive". It happens October 30th on the Mall.
Time to shift into "R", or keep it in "D"?
Mon Oct 11, 2010 9:46 PM EDT
This November, we, the people of the United States, get to choose who it is we believe should take our country forward.
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Chamber of Commerce under fire for foreign cash
Seeded on Fri Oct 8, 2010 10:07 PM EDT (Politico)
Many thanks to the folks at ThinkProgress, who uncovered this un-savory and un-American behavior by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on behalf of Republican candidates around the country.
Sharron Angle Pans Mandated Healthcare for Autism Treatment, Maternity Leave
Seeded on Sun Sep 26, 2010 2:11 PM EDT (The Huffington Post)
Sharron Angle recently suggested that autism as a disorder doesn't really exist, "You know what I'm talking about. You're paying for things that you don't even need.
Recent Votes
Backlash over North Carolina's marriage vote By the indications of posters to the state's Visit North Carolina Facebook page, the state's tourism business might take a hit this summer.The state's voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved Amendment One, which defines marriage as a legal union solely between a man and woman …
1 dead, 4 wounded in Ohio high school shooting
A teenager opened fire in the cafeteria at his suburban Cleveland high school Monday, killing one student and wounding four others before he was chased from the building by a teacher and captured a short distance away, authorities said.
- Harry Reid Threatens Mass Recess Appointments
Last Friday, after Senate Republicans refused to allow the Senate to move forward with a vote on 90 pending nominees to federal positions, an exasperated Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) took to the Senate floor to suggest that drastic action might be necessary to meet …
- The Scarlet Ultrasound: State-Sanctioned Rape as Punishment for Having Sex
Research and common sense both tell us that mandatory ultrasounds cannot be what proponents claim they are, a harmless attempt to impart information to a woman to help with her decision on abortion.Research shows that women don’t change their minds after viewing an u …
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The author of this story lays out the dirty little secret of numerous manufacturers and service providers in the U.S.: arbitration.
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