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Wednesday, March 31, 2010

What are the social policy implications?

Dr. Fred Nance Jr. is a voice for the underserved, disenfranchised, and disadvantaged.

From ancient Egyptian philosophers spoken and written of by Molefi Asante, Jacob Caruthers, Chiek Anta Diop and Psychologist Wade Noble; to ancient Greek thinkers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle; to Christian philosophers such as Augustine, Anselm, Aquinas and R.C. Sproul; to the shapers of modern thought such as Hume, Kant, Nietzsche, Illinois Congressman Danny Davis and Dr. Terra Thomas; What are the consequences of each of these thinkers and other important thinkers' ideas on world events, theology, the fine arts and culture? Are we, as a society, still scratching to survive our ideologies? Many of us work, interact and socialize with each other because we have too. There is a small percentage of those who do it because they want too. We draw racial and political boundaries to protect ourselves from being known for who we really are. What is your contribution to this trivia?

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Monday, March 29, 2010

Double suicide bombings kill 38 on Moscow subway - Yahoo! News

Double suicide bombings kill 38 on Moscow subway - Yahoo! News

Female suicide bombers blew themselves up Monday in twin attacks on Moscow subway stations packed with rush-hour passengers, killing at least 38 people and wounding more than 60, officials said. The carnage blamed on rebels from the Caucasus region follows the killings of several high-profile Islamic militant leaders there. What makes them think they are outside of everything else going on in this crazy world?

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Benefits extension on hold for recess - Manu Raju - POLITICO.com

Benefits extension on hold for recess - Manu Raju - POLITICO.com


With no clear path to resolve the dispute, unemployment insurance is set to expire April 5, COBRA health coverage for the jobless will stop on March 30, and doctors serving Medicare patients will suffer a 21 percent cut in reimbursement rates — but Congress won’t be back in session until April 12. That means that people relying on those benefits — and the government agencies dealing with them — could face some discomfort in the coming weeks.

Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0310/35089.html#ixzz0jPDStxo3

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com


President Obama announced 15 recess appointments on Saturday, including two new members of the National Labor Relations Board. "The United States Senate has the responsibility to approve or disapprove of my nominees,” Obama said. “But if, in the interest of scoring political points, Republicans in the Senate refuse to exercise that responsibility, I must act in the interest of the American people and exercise my authority to fill these positions on an interim basis.” Obama said the appointees had waited an average of 214 days to be confirmed.

Friday, March 26, 2010

House passes Senate's health care 'fixes' bill - CNN.com

House passes Senate's health care 'fixes' bill - CNN.com

House OKs Senate changes to health care law's "fixes," ending legislative action on Obama's top domestic priority.

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

The House passed the health care reform reconciliation bill Thursday on a 220 to 207 vote, ending more than a year of contentious debate in Congress. The legislation makes fixes to the landmark health care reform bill signed into law on Tuesday.

Thursday, March 25, 2010

CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News

CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News

Senate passes updated health care "fixes" bill and sends it back to House.

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

The Senate has passed a package of fixes to the health reform bill, signed by President Barack Obama, by a vote of 56 to 43. The reconciliation bill now goes back to the House for a second vote after Senate Republicans succeeded in making minor changes to the bill. The House plans to vote later Thursday – finally capping a year-long effort to remake the American health care system.

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Senate parliamentarian Alan Frumin has ruled in favor of the Republicans on two minor provisions in the reconciliation bill, which will send the legislation back to the House for a new vote, according to a spokesman for Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.).

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

FACT CHECK: Spinning the new health care law - Yahoo! News

FACT CHECK: Spinning the new health care law - Yahoo! News

The tumultuous health care debate that brought you death panels and socialism has spun off a catalog of popular myths that will keep growing as President Barack Obama and all sides battle toward the midterm elections this fall.

Monday, March 22, 2010

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

After the vote, the selling begins

Analysis: Political lift of health bill uncertain - Yahoo! News

Analysis: Political lift of health bill uncertain - Yahoo! News

The initial blush of President Barack Obama's health care triumph immediately gives way to a sober political reality — he must sell the landmark legislation to an angry and unpredictable electorate, still reeling from the recession.

Sunday, March 21, 2010

POLITICO Livestream - POLITICO.com

POLITICO Livestream - POLITICO.com

House passes healthcare reform

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com


Health reform holdout Rep. Bart Stupak of Michigan announced Sunday that he and fellow anti-abortion Democrats have reached an agreement with the White House to defuse the controversy over abortion in the health care bill and will now vote “yes” on it – appearing to give Democrats enough votes to pass the sweeping overhaul by day’s end. The move came just after the White House announced that President Barack Obama will sign an executive order reaffirming a ban on federal funding of abortions.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Harlem Children's Zone

Harlem Children's Zone

Successful education. How can this educational program be replicated throughout the United States? Talk to your Congressman.

Obama Outlines Plan for Education Overhaul - NYTimes.com

Obama Outlines Plan for Education Overhaul - NYTimes.com

How do we hold parents accountable for their children? What laws are needed? Do we need to hold those parents receiving government entitlements responsible for their children's attendance and progress in schools? I think the policies governing these elements are crucial in determining how education will proceed in the future.

Teen charged in NJ Walmart racial comment case - Yahoo! Finance

Teen charged in NJ Walmart racial comment case - Yahoo! Finance

A 16-year-old boy patronizing a Walmart store in southern New Jersey took over the public-address system and ordered black people to leave, angering customers and prompting company leaders to apologize, police said Saturday.

Credit scores can drop after getting loan help - Yahoo! Finance

Credit scores can drop after getting loan help - Yahoo! Finance

Some homeowners who sign up for the government's mortgage assistance program are getting a nasty surprise: Lower credit scores. I sent President Obama a letter about Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. This is nothing new.

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Pelosi shoots down abortion vote

Friday, March 19, 2010

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said Friday that Democrats will be able to pass health reform by Sunday. "We'll have the votes when the roll is called," Hoyer said. The Democrats top vote-counter, Rep. James Clyburn, agreed. "I feel very sure that we'll vote on this some time Sunday, and the bill will pass," Clyburn said.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Dems steam toward Sunday vote

Black people must leave, NJ Walmart announcer says - Yahoo! Finance

Black people must leave, NJ Walmart announcer says - Yahoo! Finance

A male voice came over the public-address system Sunday evening at a store in Washington Township, in southern New Jersey, and calmly announced: "Attention, Walmart customers: All black people, leave the store now."

Monday, March 15, 2010

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

A POLITICO survey: The tea party's least favorite Republicans

Friday, March 12, 2010

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com


House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told her members Friday to brace themselves for a climatic health care vote as early as next week, warning them to clear their schedules for next weekend and promising to stay in session until the landmark vote, people present at the meeting told POLITICO. President Barack Obama has postponed an overseas trip until March 21, and Pelosi said, "I am delighted the president will be here for the passage of the bill. It will be historic."

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Gov: Tax hike for education, billions in spending cuts :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES ::

Gov: Tax hike for education, billions in spending cuts :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES ::

Uncorking a risky election-year gambit, Gov. Quinn on Wednesday proposed a 33 percent increase in the state income tax to avoid "sacrificing the future of a generation of children."

Quinn's push to hike the tax on Illinois workers' paychecks from 3 percent to 4 percent came with a promise to devote all of the $2.8 billion in new annual revenues to education, staving off the $1.3 billion in cuts the governor aimed at the state's schoolchildren and university students if the tax hike doesn't materialize.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Quinn budget to mean painful choices for Ill. - 3/10/10 - Chicago News - abc7chicago.com

Quinn budget to mean painful choices for Ill. - 3/10/10 - Chicago News - abc7chicago.com

After a year of insisting Illinois should raise taxes, Gov. Pat Quinn is set to propose a new budget that would leave tax rates untouched. Instead, he'll address the state's massive deficit mostly by borrowing money and letting bills go unpaid.

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

New Massa allegations: groping, interns

Prius with stuck accelerator glides to safe stop - Yahoo! News

Prius with stuck accelerator glides to safe stop - Yahoo! News

A California Highway Patrol officer helped slow a runaway Toyota Prius from 94 mph to a safe stop on Monday after the car's accelerator became stuck on a San Diego County freeway, the CHP said.

Friday, March 05, 2010

Public option redux - The Arena | POLITICO.COM

Public option redux - The Arena | POLITICO.COM

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

RNC official behind 'fear' pitch under fire for fees
By KENNETH P. VOGEL & BEN SMITH | 3/5/10 3:27 PM
Rob Bickhart is the official behind this week's RNC fundraising presentation.

Ten who could decide health care
By PATRICK O'CONNOR & CARRIE BUDOFF BROWN | 3/5/10 8:46 AM
A who's who of pols who can help make or break the reform effort.

State polls show gathering storm
By DAVID CATANESE | 3/5/10 11:51 AM
Surveys find many legislatures provoking stunning levels of disapproval and voter cynicism.

Bishops offer help with Senate
By DAVID ROGERS | 3/5/10 10:55 AM
If House agrees to abortion terms, clerics say they will work to move the upper chamber.

Money worries curb GOP optimism
By JEANNE CUMMINGS | 3/5/10 6:00 AM
Republicans have wind at their backs headed into the midterms, but cash in the bank would be better.

Rove suspected Gore aide of DUI leak
By MIKE ALLEN | 3/5/10 10:59 AM

Rove memoir attacks Harry Reid
By MIKE ALLEN | 3/5/10 3:00 PM
He charges the Nevada lawmaker offered to confirm "morally unfit" judges to break a Senate logjam.

Aide to plead guilty for embezzlement
By JOHN BRESNAHAN | 3/5/10 2:11 PM
Michael Sohn is charged with embezzling more than $250,000 from Christopher Shays' campaign.

Ten more U.S. airports get scanners
By KASIE HUNT | 3/5/10 10:41 AM
The full-body imaging machines can detect explosives hidden under passengers' clothing.

Malone plans to launch campaign
By JESSICA TAYLOR | 3/5/10 3:03 PM
Former Mass. treasurer to take crack at seat.

Delahunt to retire
Smithsonian gets inaugural dress
By AMIE PARNES | 3/5/10 2:46 PM

Dems dodge post-Rangel gavel fight
By JONATHAN ALLEN | 3/5/10 4:52 AM
Levin gets Ways and Means for now but faces likely challengers down the line.

Hoyer: Separate abortion bill possible
By MEREDITH SHINER | 3/4/10 6:49 PM
Hoyer says that he is in negotiations with Stupak.

Pelosi annoyed on abortion
POLITICO Breakdown: Reconciliation
Byrd defends reconciliation for health reform
Some Republicans criticize judge pick
Deal postpones resignation
Let's put the public option to a vote
By REP. ANTHONY WEINER | 3/5/10 5:04 AM
In an Ideas piece, Weiner says that the public option must be put to a vote, once and for all.

VIDEO: POLITICO Playback
By POLITICO STAFF | 3/5/10 10:43 AM
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Thursday, March 04, 2010

The Obama Presidency. Minute by Minute | POLITICO 44

The Obama Presidency. Minute by Minute | POLITICO 44

W.H. posts own video of bill signing

The Obama Presidency. Minute by Minute | POLITICO 44

The Obama Presidency. Minute by Minute | POLITICO 44

Headlines - POLITICO.com

Headlines - POLITICO.com

Paterson communications head quits
By BEN SMITH | 3/4/10 2:08 PM

Peter Kauffmann emails, explaining why he is leaving effective immediately.
Pelosi annoyed on abortion
By JAMES HOHMANN | 3/4/10 1:59 PM

She gets exasperated when asked about some Dems taking issue with bill's abortion language.
Durbin: Let GOP filibuster
By MANU RAJU | 3/4/10 2:14 PM

Senate Democrats may be ready to actually make Republicans carry out filibusters.
Boehner to raise for Griffith
By JESSICA TAYLOR | 3/4/10 1:29 PM

House Minority Leader John Boehner is headed to Alabama next week to raise money for Rep. Parker Griffith, the freshman congressman who left the Democratic caucus to become a Republican in December.
Hafer raises Murtha's ethics woes
By JOSH KRAUSHAAR | 3/4/10 1:22 PM

Former Pennsylvania Treasurer Barbara Hafer is attempting to tie her Democratic primary opponent in Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District to the ethics woes of the late Rep. John Murtha.
Freudenthal won't run for third term
By ALEX ISENSTADT | 3/4/10 1:19 PM

The Wyoming governor's move dramatically enhances GOP chances of picking the seat.
'Vision' leads to Palin, Laura Bush
By KENNETH P. VOGEL | 3/4/10 1:16 PM

The two Republican women will be featured at the "Complete Woman Expo" in North Carolina.
Not on the list
By JESSICA TAYLOR | 3/4/10 1:13 PM

Arkansas Sen. Blanche Lincoln won't be getting any help from EMILY's List in her primary or general election fights this year, the chairwoman of the group's board of directors said Thursday.
Anti-torture DoJ nominee advances
By MEREDITH SHINER | 3/4/10 12:30 PM

Senate Judiciary Committee votes to endorse Dawn Johnsen, Obama’s nominee for DoJ legal counsel.
House to take up a $15B jobs bill
By LISA LERER | 3/4/10 12:53 PM

It comes after days of negotiations between the liberal and conservative wings.
Lincoln starts spending on TV
By ALEX ISENSTADT | 3/4/10 12:15 PM

Arkansas Sen. Blanche Lincoln is spending money on her first television ad of the cycle, just days after Lt. Gov. Bill Halter announced he's challenging her in the Democratic primary.
Pelosi: Out of the loop on Massa
By JAMES HOHMANN | 3/4/10 12:25 PM

Speaker says her office was not formally notified.
Palin show not 'Osbournes go North'
By ANDY BARR | 3/4/10 12:02 PM

Palin is shopping a short television series on Alaska to network executives, according to a senior aide.
Rockefeller aims to block EPA rules
By LISA LERER | 3/4/10 11:39 AM

Legislation would prevent EPA from regulating emissions from power plants, industrial sources.
Stark hands off gavel
By JONATHAN ALLEN & JAKE SHERMAN | 3/4/10 10:01 AM

Rep. Sander Levin will take over as chairman of the Ways and Means Committee.
Playbook: Stupak's stand
By MIKE ALLEN | 3/4/10 8:12 AM

Will the health care bill hinge on abortion?
The Huddle: The Massa mess
By GLENN THRUSH | 3/4/10 7:43 AM

Dem majority faces another distraction while already struggling with titanic challenge of passing health reform.
Huck backs Cox for governor
By ALEXANDER BURNS | 3/4/10 7:32 AM

Michigan Republican Attorney General Mike Cox announced Wednesday that Mike Huckabee is endorsing him for governor.
RNC gets flak from right, left
By ANDY BARR & FRED BARBASH | 3/4/10 7:26 AM

Fundraising pitch gets rebuked from both sides.
Citigroup exec to back reforms
By FRED BARBASH | 3/4/10 7:25 AM

Vikram Pandit says the U.S. needs ''smart'' financial regulations to prevent another meltdown.
Brown slams 'corporate suite' background
By ALEXANDER BURNS | 3/4/10 7:23 AM

Newly declared California gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown wasted little time after announcing his campaign on Tuesday to start attacking GOP frontrunner Meg Whitman's case for letting a former CEO run the state.
Palin pitches show to L.A. execs
By POLITICO STAFF | 3/4/10 8:17 AM

Palin and "Survivor" producer meet with L.A. execs to discuss a "TV docudrama about Alaska."
Mahoney run looks likely
By TIM ALBERTA | 3/4/10 7:19 AM

The New Hampshire Union Leader's John DiStaso reports that RNC Committeeman Sean Mahoney is looking like a sure thing to run for the GOP nomination for Democratic Rep. Carol Shea-Porter's seat. There are already a handful of Republicans running, including Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta, businessman Rick Ashooh and others. Guinta was expected to lock up support from his party but has left some Republicans underwhelmed by the strength of his campaign.
Dem surgeon looks to succeed Berry
By TIM ALBERTA | 3/4/10 7:10 AM

Democrat Terry Green, an orthopedic surgeon who owns a small medical clinic, has filed for the seat being vacated by Arkansas Democratic Rep. Marion Berry.
Scorekeepers size up House scandals
By ALEXANDER BURNS | 3/4/10 6:49 AM

POLITICO's Morning Score asked its panel of House race experts to weigh in on the scandals this week involving New York Reps. Charlie Rangel and Eric Massa, and whether they'll prove problematic this fall for Democrats beyond those two congressional districts.
Binnie touts business background
By POLITICO STAFF | 3/4/10 6:40 AM

Businessman Bill Binnie is airing two new ads in his bid for the GOP's New Hampshire Senate nomination. In a 15-second spot and a 30-second spot, Binnie is shown talking with workers and touts his credentials as a businessman and his ability to "balance a budget, cut waste and create jobs."
Morning Score: One day later
By ALEXANDER BURNS | 3/4/10 6:35 AM

Massa's surprise has Dems scrambling.
Giannoulias 'clearing the air' with papers
By ALEXANDER BURNS | 3/4/10 6:25 AM

Illinois Democratic state Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias met with editorial boards Wednesday as he's running for Senate to address persistent questions about his relationship to a family-owned bank and acknowledging to papers that the Broadway Bank is likely to fail.
Hutchison: Will she stay or will she go?
By POLITICO STAFF | 3/4/10 6:16 AM

Following her defeat in this week's primary for governor of Texas, Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison hasn't yet addressed questions about whether and when she'll follow through on her pledge to resign from the Senate. The Dallas Morning News reports: "In Washington, her resignation would give Democrats a brief shot at regaining their Senate supermajority. In Texas, it would set off a scramble for a coveted open Senate seat. The issue is when."
W.H. says access is not Smoot's point
By BEN SMITH | 3/4/10 5:25 AM

Gibbs sees her role as continuing to make the White House the "people’s house."
Arena Digest: Hutchison's loss
3/4/10 5:23 AM

POLITICO's Arena contributors discuss if Hutchison's loss in Texas represents voters' anger.
Mortgage reform key to recovery
By ALYSSA KATZ | 3/4/10 5:23 AM

In an Ideas piece, Katz says the White House has been mostly silent on the nation's credit markets.
Side with consumers, Congress
By REP. BRAD MILLER | 3/4/10 5:22 AM

In an Ideas piece, Miller says Congress must side with working-class families, not finance industry.
Tea partiers' family feud politics
By KASEY S. PIPES | 3/4/10 5:16 AM

In an Ideas piece, Pipes says tea party movement must be attached to larger conservative majority.
Dueling over dual-buy tankers
By JEN DIMASCIO | 3/4/10 5:16 AM

Northrop Grumman is trying to persuade the Pentagon to build its tankers along with Boeing’s.
Suite Talk, March 4, 2010
By BECCA MILFELD & SEUNG MIN KIM | 3/4/10 5:11 AM

Mayer Brown enlists Susan Schwab; Jeff Choudhry joins the Nickles Group.
House nears jobs bill consensus
By LISA LERER | 3/4/10 6:00 AM

But Blue Dogs are threatening to oppose the bill if Pelosi waives the pay-as-you-go rules.
Left rallies against Lincoln
By ALEX ISENSTADT | 3/4/10 5:08 AM

Four labor groups are pledging to spend $1 million to unseat the Democratic senator.
Dems hit agency on energy plan
By MEREDITH SHINER | 3/4/10 7:17 AM

Study finds 79 percent of the $2B in clean-energy grants has gone to foreign companies.
A chairmanship 30 years in making
By DAVID ROGERS | 3/4/10 5:04 AM

Norm Dicks is poised to command the defense appropriations panel he's long wanted to lead.
Stark takes Rangel's gavel - for now
By JONATHAN ALLEN | 3/4/10 5:01 AM

He has history of rude behavior toward lawmakers.
W.H. sees reform homestretch
By CAROL E. LEE | 3/4/10 5:01 AM

Obama hits the road next week for what the administration hopes will be a final health care push.
The ultimate D.C. diet
By ANNE SCHROEDER MULLINS | 3/4/10 5:00 AM

John Coale lost 60 pounds in six months on the regimen.
CLICK Flick: Jay-Z for president?
By ANNE SCHROEDER MULLINS & PATRICK GAVIN | 3/4/10 5:00 AM

The first family says they are big fans of Jay-Z and his wife Beyonce Knowles.
New York gone wild
By BEN SMITH & GLENN THRUSH | 3/4/10 4:57 AM

The state's latest political disgraces are part of a long history of scandal.
Michelle: No longer a 'caricature'
By NIA-MALIKA HENDERSON | 3/4/10 4:53 AM

The first lady talks Rahm, Desiree and smoking in an interview with POLITICO.

Wednesday, March 03, 2010

Exclusive: RNC document mocks donors, plays on 'fear' - Ben Smith - POLITICO.com

Exclusive: RNC document mocks donors, plays on 'fear' - Ben Smith - POLITICO.com


Exclusive: RNC document mocks donors, plays on 'fear'

Eric Massa to retire amid allegations he sexually harassed a male staffer - John Bresnahan and Jonathan Allen and Josh Kraushaar - POLITICO.com

Eric Massa to retire amid allegations he sexually harassed a male staffer - John Bresnahan and Jonathan Allen and Josh Kraushaar - POLITICO.com

Eric Massa to retire amid allegations he sexually harassed a male staffer

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Headlines - POLITICO.com

Murtha memorialized in Capitol
By MARIN COGAN | 3/3/10 12:42 PM

Pennsylvanians and politicians said goodbye to one of their own on Capitol Hill.
Heitkamp passes on Senate campaign
By DAVID CATANESE | 3/3/10 12:28 PM

Former North Dakota Attorney General Heidi Heitkamp is passing on a bid for the U.S. Senate, leaving Democrats without a strong candidate to oppose Republican Gov. John Hoeven in this fall's open-seat race.
Ratigan silences tea party activist
By MICHAEL CALDERONE | 3/3/10 12:34 PM

Host grills group leader on whether he accepts "racists" and "wingnuts" before cutting him off.
O'Brien's challenge gets some labor cred
By DIANNA HEITZ | 3/3/10 12:11 PM

Lackawanna County Commissioner Corey O'Brien scored two union endorsements Wednesday in his effort to unseat long-serving Pennsylvania Rep. Paul Kanjorski in a May 18 Democratic primary.
Tennessee gov hopefuls largely unknown
By JESSICA TAYLOR | 3/3/10 12:04 PM

Seventy-three percent of Tennessee voters still can't name any of the Democrats or Republicans running for governor, according to a Middle Tennessee State University poll released Wednesday. Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam, who's been advertising on television for his GOP primary bid, was known by 19 percent of voters and 10 percent recognized Rep. Zach Wamp, who's competing against Haslam. Other candidates in both parties were known by less than four percent of respondents.
Blumenthal comment a 'bumper sticker' phrase
By DAVID CATANESE | 3/3/10 11:51 AM

Connecticut's two top Republican Senate candidates are latching onto a statement by state Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, suggesting that his office's lawsuits have helped spur job creation, to attack the Democratic Senate recruit on the issue of the economy.
Stimulus money goes overseas
By MEREDITH SHINER | 3/3/10 12:20 PM

Democrats push "buy American" amendment to 2009 law.
Boehner disses debt commission
By JAKE SHERMAN | 3/3/10 11:32 AM

He says he’ll appoint GOP members, but he’s not sure panel will do any good.
Rangel's replacement: Pete Stark
By JONATHAN ALLEN | 3/3/10 11:22 AM

California Dem is a controversial lawmaker with a history of volatile comments about Republicans.
Harkin: Reconciliation is a go
By MANU RAJU | 3/3/10 12:46 PM

Says Senate Dems have decided on that route.
Obama: U.S. hung over from party
By JOSH GERSTEIN | 3/3/10 12:23 PM

America needs an economic "clean up."
DNC rips Romney for anti-populism
By BEN SMITH | 3/3/10 10:40 AM

The committee accuses the governor of changing his political persona to suit his audience.
VIDEO: POLITICO Playback
By POLITICO STAFF | 3/3/10 10:23 AM

POLITICO Playback rounds up the best of last night's late-night television.
Rangel gives up gavel
By JONATHAN ALLEN & JAKE SHERMAN | 3/3/10 11:37 AM

The Ways and Means Committee chairman announces he will temporarily give up his gavel.
New Yorkers: Paterson should stay
By JESSICA TAYLOR | 3/3/10 8:51 AM

Sixty-one percent of new poll respondents think governor should finish his term.
Poll: Corbett leads primary and general
By JESSICA TAYLOR | 3/3/10 8:48 AM

Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett is the favorite to take the Republican nomination for governor and win the general election this year, according to a Quinnipiac poll released Wednesday.
Playbook: Health-care sprint
By MIKE ALLEN | 3/3/10 8:03 AM

The speaker and W.H. want it done in two weeks.
Poll: Chafee leads as independent
By ALEXANDER BURNS | 3/3/10 7:46 AM

Former Republican Sen. Lincoln Chafee is leading a three-way race for governor as he campaigns as an independent.
Brown officially launches campaign
By POLITICO STAFF | 3/3/10 7:42 AM

Former Gov. Jerry Brown, who announced Tuesday that he's running again in 2010, said in a video introducing his candidacy that he's seen state government "from every angle," and "it's no secret that Sacramento isn't working today." Brown, who also appeared last night on "Larry King Live," pledged in his video to get people to "work together as Californians first."
Pelosi raises for Shea-Porter
By POLITICO STAFF | 3/3/10 7:31 AM

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to raise money for Rep. Carol Shea-Porter, traveling to Boston to help the second-term Democrat at a Friday reception at The Liberty Hotel on Beacon Hill. The National Republican Congressional Committee responded to Pelosi's trip, saying the event was "a nice reward for Shea-Porter's unwavering loyalty to Nancy Pelosi's tax-and-spend agenda." But the New Hampshire Democratic Party countered, saying that Shea-Porter "has been an independent voice in Congress and will continue to fight for the best interests of her constituents."
Terry, White contrast at forum
By ALEXANDER BURNS | 3/3/10 7:24 AM

Nebraska GOP Rep. Lee Terry and Democratic state Sen. Tom White faced off at a candidate forum this week. White delivered an anti-Washington message, declaring: "If we're going to fix it, we need to change the people we send to Washington." And Terry said he'd stand up against a "power grab" by the Obama administration. (Flashback: In 2008, Terry pitched his reelection campaign to "Obama-Terry voters," in the one Nebraska district that voted for the president that year.)
Race to succeed Linder takes shape
By POLITICO STAFF | 3/3/10 7:14 AM

The field is starting to take shape in the race to succeed retiring Georgia GOP Rep. John Linder. State Sen. David Shafer said Tuesday that he won't run for the seat.
Palin will keep writing on her hand
By ANDY BARR | 3/3/10 7:56 AM

Former Alaska gov. will keep writing notes on her palms “just to get the left all wee-wee'd up.”
The Huddle: Rangel reduced
By MARTIN KADY II | 3/3/10 7:09 AM

There were contradictory signals throughout Tuesday night, but the Rangel saga will likely end today.
Griffith opponents slam mailing
By ALEXANDER BURNS | 3/3/10 6:59 AM

Alabama GOP Rep. Parker Griffith's opponents are criticizing the freshman congressman for a three-page brochure they say looks like campaign propaganda on the taxpayer dime.
Crist gives final state of the state
By ALEXANDER BURNS | 3/3/10 6:52 AM

Florida Republican Gov. Charlie Crist delivered his final state of the state address Tuesday night, defending his support for the stimulus and touting the value of pragmatism in government.
Halter allies raise a million
By ALEXANDER BURNS | 3/3/10 6:48 AM

Liberal groups rake in a bundle for the Arkansas pol in the first 36 hours of his Senate campaign.
Bunning's perfect (for Dems) game
By ALEXANDER BURNS | 3/3/10 6:44 AM

Democratic Senate candidate Jack Conway is up with his first television ad, declaring he wants to "get past the political games and gridlock," and knocking Bunning's opposition to the unemployment bill as a "high and wild" pitch that hits "working families where it hurts."
Morning Score: Perry vs. White
By ALEXANDER BURNS | 3/3/10 6:41 AM

The Texas gov. and former Houston mayor faceoff.
Fabrizio poll: Independents lean GOP
By ALEXANDER BURNS | 3/3/10 6:23 AM

Exclusive results from a new national poll that gives Republicans a six-point lead among likely voters in a generic House race match-up.
NRCC orders 'Project Code Red'
By ALEXANDER BURNS | 3/3/10 6:20 AM

The committee will unveil the new initiative to put pressure on lawmakers undecided on health care.
GOP colleagues want KBH in Senate
By JAMES HOHMANN | 3/3/10 5:36 AM

Her colleagues intend to encourage her to disregard her earlier plans to resign.
Arena Digest: Halter's Senate primary challenge
3/3/10 5:24 AM

POLITICO's Arena contributors discuss the Halter's challenge to Blanche Lincoln.
Sarah Palin a populist?
By CHARLES POSTEL | 3/3/10 5:24 AM

In an Ideas piece, Postel says the divisions of Americans' anger run along well-worn historical ruts.
Suite Talk, March 3, 2010
By BECCA MILFELD & SEUNG MIN KIM | 3/3/10 5:24 AM

Victor Cascella heads to Grant Thornton and Rasky Baerlein beefs up in D.C.
Pointing fingers won't make U.S. safe
By REP. MAC THORNBERRY | 3/3/10 5:24 AM

In an Ideas piece, Thornberry says those who protect U.S. are under attack from "blame America" crowd.
Budgeting for bankruptcy
By REP. PAUL RYAN | 3/3/10 10:44 AM

In an Ideas piece, Ryan explains the benefits of the Roadmap for America’s Future.
Groups push independent CFPA
By VICTORIA MCGRANE | 3/3/10 5:23 AM

Several Democratic state AGs urge the Senate to keep the CFPA intact.
McCain calls in favors
By ANDY BARR | 3/3/10 5:20 AM

The Arizona senator rolls out a list of blue-chip GOP political endorsements in his primary contest.
Behind Paul's Fed allegations
By EAMON JAVERS | 3/3/10 5:18 AM

Paul’s office says he has a legit source for his allegations: a little-known book “Deception and Abuse at the Fed."
Dems drop cap-and-trade to woo GOP
By LISA LERER | 3/3/10 5:10 AM

They float a new approach in an effort to win more Republican support for a climate change bill.
A one-man party of no
By GLENN THRUSH & MANU RAJU | 3/3/10 5:06 AM

McConnell urges Republicans to force the president to defend his agenda.
GOP casts doubt on parliamentarian
By MANU RAJU | 3/3/10 5:03 AM

They impugn the Senate official's objectivity on reconciliation, saying Democrats have ''his ear.''
Upgrades color the Capitol green
By LISA LERER | 3/3/10 5:01 AM

Rep. Welch (D-Vt.) unveils project to reduce energy consumption in House offices and facilities.
Dodd watchdog deal under fire
By EAMON JAVERS & VICTORIA MCGRANE | 3/3/10 5:00 AM

Is there enough support to break partisan impasse?
Gay politicos set to say 'I do' in D.C.
By ERIKA LOVLEY | 3/3/10 4:58 AM

Craig Max didn't think he'd ever be able to marry his partner in a typical "D.C." wedding.
Cooking with Christine Varney
By MARIAN BURROS | 3/3/10 4:54 AM

Christine Varney compares hosting dinner parties to running a political campaign -- always expect the unexpected.
Perry wins big; 2012 run?
By JONATHAN MARTIN | 3/3/10 4:36 AM

His win illustrates power of an anti-D.C. message.

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Perry wins big; 2012 run?
By JONATHAN MARTIN | 3/3/10 9:14 AM
The Texas governor's primary win illustrates the power of an anti-Washington message.

Perry trounces Hutchison in Texas
By DAVID CATANESE | 3/3/10 6:47 AM
The incumbent wins a decisive victory over the senator in the Republican gubernatorial primary.

A one-man party of no
By GLENN THRUSH & MANU RAJU | 3/3/10 8:21 AM
McConnell urges Republicans to force the president to defend his agenda.

GOP casts doubt on parliamentarian
By MANU RAJU | 3/3/10 6:36 AM
They impugn the Senate official's objectivity on reconciliation, saying Democrats have ''his ear.''

Obama looking for up-or-down vote
By CARRIE BUDOFF BROWN & PATRICK O'CONNOR | 3/3/10 7:46 AM
All signs point to reconciliation — if Democrats can reconcile their differences.

GOP colleagues want KBH in Senate
By JAMES HOHMANN | 3/3/10 8:01 AM

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Rangel gives up gavel

Tuesday, March 02, 2010

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Rangel on the brink
By JONATHAN ALLEN & JAKE SHERMAN | 3/2/10 9:58 PM
Trickle of Dem defections turns into a flood.

Another Dem ditches Rangel
Senate clears Bunning roadblock
By MANU RAJU | 3/2/10 11:34 PM
Chamber overwhelmingly votes to restore benefits to the nation’s jobless.

Obama looking for up-or-down vote
By CARRIE BUDOFF BROWN & PATRICK O'CONNOR | 3/2/10 11:13 PM
As signs point to reconciliation, other issues emerge.

Obama offers health deal to GOP
Zuckerman out in N.Y. Senate race
By BEN SMITH | 3/2/10 8:46 PM
Publisher won't challenge Sen. Gillibrand.

Earlier: Zuckerman rising
Is there a road ahead for Ford?
By JONATHAN ALLEN | 3/2/10 3:07 PM
"I’m sure he’ll be successful," Axelrod says.

Ford: Dems are 'scared'
Ford opts out of N.Y. Senate race
He's back on NBC
Kerry, Swift Boat backer meet
By KENNETH P. VOGEL | 3/2/10 9:10 PM

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Senator Joe Lieberman Helps Obama but Still Fights Dems

Monday, March 01, 2010

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Former Rep. Harold Ford Jr. has decided not to run for the Senate in New York, POLITICO has learned.

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Arkansas Lt. Gov. Bill Halter announced Monday he will challenge Sen. Blanche Lincoln in this year's Democratic Senate primary, declaring in a video: "Washington is no longer working ... for families all across Arkansas."