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…America’s new poor: A universal problem
More than 36 million people in America use little plastic cards from the government to pay for basic staples at the grocery store.
The cards replace food stamps, which are now…
Republicans look for leadership, return to basics
Republicans today find themselves in a leaderless party that lacks both direction and a unifying philosophy.
Members of the party of the elephant are unhappy with their current leadership and want…
The seven things that scare the hell out of Obama
A month-and-a-half away from entering the second year of his Presidency, Barack Obama's carefully-crafted image is coming apart.
Media fascination has vanished, replaced with skepticisim. Public adolation is facing, replaced…
Sanders opposes Bernanke renomination
Senator Bernie Sanders said on Sunday he will not vote to reconfirm Ben Bernanke as chairman of…
Democrats: Health care reform will pass, but…
Leading Democrats on Sunday said they expect Congress to pass a major healthcare reform backed by President Barack Obama, but supporters may have to accept legislation that falls short on…
Democratic health care coalition falling apart
The 60 votes aren't there any more.
With the Senate set to begin debate Monday on health care overhaul, the all-hands-on-deck Democratic coalition that allowed the bill to advance is fracturing.
Some…
