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Daily Archives: December 10th, 2008

Joe Courtney votes for Auto Bailout

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

This from an email from the prolific Brian Farber: Congressman Joe Courtney released the following statement this evening after voting in favor of H.R. 7321, the Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act, which passed by a vote of 237-170: “‘Main Street’ is hurting and Connecticut’s hard working individuals are feeling the brunt of the economic […]

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Obama is serious about dealing with global warming

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

There’s been a lot of talk throughout the blogosphere that Obama’s appointments have been too centrist. So far nothing he’s done has made me overly concerned. I’m willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. The one thing I’ve always worried about was his commitment to combatting the climate crisis. This is the overriding […]

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Mercenaries Ahoy

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Blackwater, the mercenary army made rich by George Bush, is now planning to go into the pirate fighting business. Via Thinkprogress: Private security firm Blackwater Worldwide began holding meetings in London on Tuesday with potential clients for a new business venture — protection from pirates. The Moyock, N.C., firm, which has grown rapidly through State […]

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Specter wants to delay Holder vote

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Arlen Specter is trying to put the brakes on Eric Holder’s nomination to be Attorney General. According to Specter, Holder’s involvement in the Marc Rich pardon warrants close scrutiny: But Specter is already applying the brakes, indicating that Republicans are going to make a big deal out of Holder at the hearing. Specter said he […]

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