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Doing your part. | Report to Admin

By Cynthia, TX Jun 23rd 2009 at 9:51 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 9:51 am EDT)

I am doing my part to serve.

Knitting blankets for children in South Africa

and volunteering for the local PBS station

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By VA . Greatgran 'Grab A Mop' for President Obama Jun 23rd 2009 at 10:01 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 10:01 am EDT)

YES WE CAN! Thank you #1 Cynthia.Congrats.

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By VA . Greatgran 'Grab A Mop' for President Obama Jun 23rd 2009 at 10:08 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 10:08 am EDT)

What's wrong with this THREAD?

Happy Links | Report to Admin

By Celtic Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:15 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:15 am EDT)

Video- Michelle Obama discusses health care at a service event in California Link

AUDIO: Michelle Malkin Declares First Lady Michelle Obama "First Crony" Link

Video- President Obama signs the tobacco bill Link

President Obama To Attend World Cup Link
Poll: Bush Still Owns The Economy Link
Video- President Obama announces drug companies deal Link

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By Celtic Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:25 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:25 am EDT)

Obama Administration More Diverse Link
Video- Sunday Loon Watch: GOP picks a fight with President Obama on Iran Link
Video- JibJab: He's Barack Obama Link
Video- Stephanopoulos asks: "Is President Obama being Reaganesque enough?" Link
Please help us keep on reporting! Link
Video- Obama gives exclusive interview to Pakistani media outlet Link

Links | Report to Admin

By ObamaWorld2008 Jun 23rd 2009 at 12:05 pm EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 12:05 pm EDT)

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Obama Girls Get San Francisco Cable Car Treat
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By ObamaWorld2008 Jun 24th 2009 at 12:17 pm EDT (Updated Jun 24th 2009 at 12:17 pm EDT)

Michelle Obama's Email: Serving Together Link

Barack Obama: When He Was Barry Link

McCain Praises Obama's Stand On Iran Crisis Link

Obama, Kevin Rudd Swap Notes On North Korea Link

GOP Problem: Mark Sanford Disappearance Link

Re: Doing your part. | Report to Admin

By Anthony in N.C. Jun 23rd 2009 at 10:07 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 10:07 am EDT)

Congratulations Cynthia for being 1st!!!

President Obama can not catch a break from the Republicans and the Democratic Senators are working against him as well when it comes to Healthcare Reform.

I just do not understand why it is so hard for people to see that if we do not do something about Healthcare costs American families will continue to struggle and programs like Medicare will be in jeporady.

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By Dianne Jun 23rd 2009 at 10:22 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 10:22 am EDT)

The 40 "Party of NO" senators are simply "agitating" in Senate Committees. They have NO intention of supporting the President's initiatives. They've proven that time & time again. They have NO intention of working in any BI-PARTISAN fashion. So, the "Grand Obstructionist Party" can roll over and play dead.

Let the President move on REAL Health Care Reform that 7-in-10 Americans support. President Obama continues to have the support of the "PEOPLE" who elected him in November & Health Care Reform was one of his SIGNATURE issues in the debate leading to his election.

The "PEOPLE" have spoken & SUPPORT the PUBLIC OPTION in Health Care, & have even indicated they are willing to pay higher taxes to support that plan.

What more do you want?

NOW IS THE TIME!!!

Let the "Party of NO" roll over & DEMOCRATS will pass REAL reform! There's been lots of ideas on the TABLE. And, still the "Party of NO" can't find common ground.

LEAVE THEM IN THE DUST!

And, do the "PEOPLE's WILL".

The "PARTY OF NO" WILL THEN GO DOWN IN HISTORY AS THE PARTY THAT WANTED TO KILL HEALTH CARE REFORM.

Re: Doing your part. | Report to Admin

By Dianne Jun 23rd 2009 at 10:40 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 10:40 am EDT)

As I was typing the above post, JOHN BARRASSO's mug appeared on the TV.

"Health Care Reform MUST BE a BI-PARTISAN Bill", says Barrasso. Could it be that the "Party of NO" is running scared that the President will move with his MAJORITY?

BI-PARTISANSHIP is clearly becoming just a "buzz" word in Washington. Must be bi-partisan but do nothing to act in a bi-partisan way. Enough is enough of this nonsense!

The BILL will be BI-PARTISAN. It is SUPPORTED by:

7-in-10 AMERICANS!

Of the Americans polled:

87% Democrats polled support a Public Option.
73% Independents polled support a Public Option.
50% Republicans polled support a Public Option.

AND, 57% of Americans polled are willing to pay higher TAXES in support of a Public Option.

NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL BI-PARTISANSHIP!!!

THE "PARTY OF NO" IS OUT OF STEP WITH MAINSTREAM AMERICA! And, in step with SPECIAL INTERESTS!

CALL JOHN BARRASSO's Washington Senate office & let him know a PUBLIC PLAN for Health Care Reform Bill is BI-PARTISAN WITH BI-PARTISAN SUPPORT FROM REAL AMERICANS ACROSS THE COUNTRY!

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By Dianne Jun 23rd 2009 at 10:50 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 10:50 am EDT)

JOHN BARRASSO'S Washington Office number:

202-224-6441

Let him know there is BI-PARTISANSHIP from "THE PEOPLE", Democrats, Independents & Republicans alike!

Re: Doing your part. | Report to Admin

By meta Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:18 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:18 am EDT)

Dems are being played.

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By Cynthia, TX Jun 23rd 2009 at 10:28 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 10:28 am EDT)

if the insurance/pharma don't change they will find themselves by way of GM/Chrysler.

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By Dianne Jun 23rd 2009 at 10:48 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 10:48 am EDT)

Cynthia,

You've got that right! Pharma & Insurance will have to change their "business model" for a marketplace with REAL competition.

Isn't that what "Free Enterprise" is modeled on? COMPETITION? What are they afraid of?

Competition is good for the consumer! CHOICE in Health Care isn't that what Republicans want? They keep advertising: "Don't take our CHOICE away". Well, CHOICE is what's being offered.

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By Debby, NJ...Foot Soldier 'til 2016 !!! Jun 23rd 2009 at 10:23 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 10:23 am EDT)

Congrat's on 1st Cynthia.

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By Peg Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:08 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:08 am EDT)

Yay, Cynthia!

Shout out to everybody in Obamaland...!! | Report to Admin

By Rock-Who says that President Obama's new nickname is "HALF-MAN...HALF-AMAZIN"..!!! Jun 23rd 2009 at 10:10 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 10:10 am EDT)

LET'EM HEAR OUR BATTLE CRY..!!!

Link

I post all links to OFA blogs through bulletin postings to 500,000 of my closest friends on myspace.

FIRED UP...!!

READY TO GO..!!!

YEAH..I'M SOMETHING LIKE A PHENOMENON..!!

*BIG SMILE*

So far this morning, we got III people in the house -- | Report to Admin

By rich Jun 23rd 2009 at 10:14 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 10:14 am EDT)

So far this morning, the IIIs have it, they're in the house --

Indiana
Iowa
Idaho

-- individuals in the news, showing support for PUBLIC OPTION.

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In favor of PUBLIC OPTION in Evansville, Indiana :

Link

Group rallies, visits lawmakers,asks for action on health care bill

By Evan Shields

Posted June 23, 2009 at 12:13 a.m.

About 15 area residents rallied in front of the Federal Building in Downtown Evansville on Monday to support health care reform.

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The group, Evansville for Change, partnered with Hoosiers for a Commonsense Health Plan and Physicians for a National Health Program to put on the rally.

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The participants voiced their support for a health care plan with a strong public option.

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In favor of PUBLIC OPTION in Clear Lake, Iowa :

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North Iowa Farmer to Lobby for Health Care Reform

Last Update: 5:36 am

CLEAR LAKE, IA--A North Iowan is among some voices from the heartland that will be heard on the issue of health care in Washington, DC this week.

Clear Lake family farmer Chris Petersen is planning to offer testimony at a small business town hall meeting on Capitol Hill on Thursday.

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Petersen will be among a handful of small business owners in Iowa to join a larger group from around the country whose message will be that they are willing to pay their fair share.

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In favor of PUBLIC OPTION in Boise, Idaho :

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Idaho business owners push health reform

Small enterprises want Congress to consider a government-run public insurance option.

BY ERIKA BOLSTAD - ebolstad@idahostatesman.com

Idaho Statesman
Published: 06/23/09

WASHINGTON - If he could, Tim Sigler would offer health insurance to his four employees at Kuna Auto Repair.

But the cost of paying premiums for employees would drive his $86-an-hour labor fee up to an unaffordable $120 an hour, Sigler said, effectively putting him out of business.

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As Washington focuses on health care this week, Sigler and two other small-business owners from Idaho

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The three are part of the Idaho Main Street Alliance, a loose coalition of small-business owners with the goal of urging Congress to create a public plan that competes with private plans to make health insurance available - and affordable.

Nationally, the Main Street Alliance plans to send 60 small-business owners from 20 states to Washington ... focused on health care all week

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Main Street Alliance for PUBLIC OPTION | Report to Admin

By rich Jun 23rd 2009 at 10:18 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 10:18 am EDT)

Main Street Alliance for PUBLIC OPTION :

Link

Welcome to the Main Street Alliance's national network site

The Main Street Alliance: Small business owners for the "4 C's" in health care: affordable costs, guaranteed coverage, shared commitment, and real choices.

CURRENT NEWS: check out the Alliance's new small business petition for real choice in health care - sign the petition ( Link ) and help us show Congress that small businesses across America want real health reform and real choice, including a choice between private and public health insurance plans.

State Coalitions:

Colorado Main Street Alliance
Florida " " "
Idaho
Illinois
Iowa
Maine Small Business Coalition
Montana: Businesses for a Healthy Montana
Nebraska Main Street Alliance
New Jersey " " "
New Mexico
New York Small Business United for Health Care
Oregon Small Business Council
Washington Small Business for Secure Health Care Coalition

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Senate Health Committee Hearing | Report to Admin

By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Jun 23rd 2009 at 10:24 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 10:24 am EDT)

Link

live on C-SPAN3

Imagine | Report to Admin

By Lorie aka MO Mama Citizen Jun 23rd 2009 at 10:27 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 10:27 am EDT)

Hi folks!

The new thread is up and I wanted to make sure people have the chance to see this.

Stay cool.

Repost:
my humble opinion, excellent analysis of Iran from a man that knows what real organizing is. Al over at The Field has given us here at OFA real food for thought.

A must read for everyone ready for the Public Option for We the People.

Yes We Can.

Link

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By Lorie aka MO Mama Citizen Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:01 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:01 am EDT)

I'm still learning...how to link etc.

One more earlier post that is something I must share.

Enjoy, courtesy of Bill Conroy @ The Field, my place for Authentic Journalism.

Link

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By Peg Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:29 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:29 am EDT)

thanks for the links, Lorie.

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By Lorie aka MO Mama Citizen Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:42 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:42 am EDT)

You are welcome, Peg. Thank you for your great posts.

Mama Citizen Sez: Yes We Can...heal this nation.

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By Lorie aka MO Mama Citizen Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:59 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:59 am EDT)

One more great link about Leymah Gbowee, "who led her fellow countrywomen to fight for and win peace in war torn Liberia."

I recommend taking time to watch the interview when you can.

Yes We Can takes on incredible meaning for these women.

Yes We Can have our government help us get good healthcare, for a good price, for all. That makes sense/cents.

Link

TUESDAY | Report to Admin

By Stephen C. Rose in NYC Jun 23rd 2009 at 10:51 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 10:51 am EDT)

ALL BLOG POSTS (More than can be listed here):
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ALL RECENT TWEETS WITH SOURCE LINKS Link

Obama Is Not About Restoring The Economy, He Is About Changing It
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New Military Leaf in Afghanistan
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Full Text of President Obama's From The Heart Father's Day Message
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President's Statement on Bloodshed In Iran
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Mornin'! | Report to Admin

By Kimberly Helen Hussein Jun 23rd 2009 at 10:53 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 10:53 am EDT)

AP source: Government to lend Ford, Nissan, Tesla money to develop fuel-efficient vehicles

The Energy Department is expected to announce Tuesday it is lending money to the Ford Motor Co. and two other automakers from a $25 billion fund to develop fuel-efficient vehicles.

Congress approved the loan program last year to help car companies and suppliers retool their facilities to develop green vehicles and components such as advanced batteries.

The loans were designed to help the auto manufacturers meet new fuel-efficiency standards of at least 35 miles per gallon by 2020, a 40 percent increase over current standards.

Link

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By !Rhonda - We are President Obama's Secret Weapon & We are going to keep calling and emailing the fence straggling Senators! Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:19 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:19 am EDT)

WoW!

Wonderful News!!

Great Post.

Thanks!!!

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By Peg Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:26 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:26 am EDT)

ditto

White House to Abandon Spy-Satellite Program | Report to Admin

By Kimberly Helen Hussein Jun 23rd 2009 at 10:56 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 10:56 am EDT)

The Obama administration plans to kill a controversial Bush administration spy satellite program at the Department of Homeland Security, according to officials familiar with the decision.

The program came under fire from its inception two years ago. Democratic lawmakers said it would lead to domestic spying.

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By Bella Hussein Reese Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:05 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:05 am EDT)

Yay, google earth is freaky.

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By Professor Xavior-The Ultimate CZARINA Mutant in the Universe! Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:19 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:19 am EDT)

I like google Earth. Pretty cool. I use it.

Joe Klein, "BE QUIET" | Report to Admin

By "CZARINA" Snicky's Mama Loves this President and First Family Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:03 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:03 am EDT)

That is his message to John McCain who continues to speak out against the President's stance on Iran. He says the President is right and hopes he does not cave to pressure calling for a more hard line response. He says if McCain wants to speak out he should talk about the US support of Saddam Hussein during the Iran Iraq war and how the Iranians hold us responsible for contributing to the deaths of 1 Million of their people.

Also Mavis Leno (wife of Jay Leno)who heads up an international women's league was speaking of the women's lead roll in what is happening in Iran right now and said the Presidents actions are "Spot On."

Re: Joe Klein, "BE QUIET" | Report to Admin

By Dianne Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:13 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:13 am EDT)

60% of the population of IRAN is under the of 28. A LOST generation? Indeed, that generation fought the IRAQ/IRAN War & DIED. Indeed, The U.S. supported the Dictator Saddam Hussein of IRAQ in that WAR. That's WHY it's important to stay out of the "internal affairs" of IRAN now.

Remember those photos of "Rummy" Rumsfeld in IRAQ meeting with Saddam in those days in the 80's?

And, MCCAIN wants to "meddle" yet again?

NO! NOT THIS TIME!

Re: Joe Klein, "BE QUIET" | Report to Admin

By Dianne Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:38 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:38 am EDT)

Here's that photo of "Rummy", President Ronald Reagan's Special Envoy to IRAQ, meeting with Saddam Hussein.

Oh! It was under "Saint" Ronald Reagan's first term as President that he started shipping war materials to IRAQ.

So, for those who put Ronald Reagan on a pedestal, don't forget he was a WAR MONGER, too. Ronald Reagan TRIPLED the U.S. DEBT during his years as President and mostly on WAR SPENDING, Star Wars and the like.

Link

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By Kimberly Helen Hussein Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:16 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:16 am EDT)

We dodged a major bullet this election.

McCain is a mad man.

Re: Joe Klein, "BE QUIET" | Report to Admin

By Dianne Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:20 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:20 am EDT)

Yes, a mad man. The footage of his:

BOMB, BOMB, BOMB ...

BOMB, BOMB, IRAN ...

And, his stupid little GRIN.

Is enough evidence to prove it!

Thanks to the LORD, that McCain is NOT President.

Re: Joe Klein, "BE QUIET" | Report to Admin

By Cynthia, TX Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:20 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:20 am EDT)

WARMONGER!

US Pelosi's Office: House to Vote on Climate Bill By Friday | Report to Admin

By Kimberly Helen Hussein Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:17 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:17 am EDT)

The U.S. House of Representatives will vote on an energy and climate-change bill by Friday, according to a statement from the Democratic leader's office that accelerates the timetable for voting on the measure.

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:24 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:24 am EDT)

The House is getting it done!

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By Isack Gen44 Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:42 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:42 am EDT)

I love the HOUSE! See this is why the GOP is soo scared of Nancy. This is why they are attacking her so much.

She is fighting for the President, and is working for the AMerican people. NOT LIKE the big pharma owned US SENATE!

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By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:46 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:46 am EDT)

The difference a super majority makes. Speaker Pelosi can keep them in line and if a few stray it's no big deal.

We need to be really concerned that the Senate is capable of holding this President back over the next 8 years.

Ensign in LV is in trouble we should be going after that seat bigtime!

I am concerned about Senator Byrd (God Bless Him) he is in his 90's and in poor health. Can we keep that seat blue if there was an election in WV (I have my doubts).

We should pickup a seat in NH next year but we need more.

Only God knows when the Minnesota seat will be resolved. If this had been a Republican Senate they would have found some way to seat their guy by now and would care less what anybody thought about it. Next week it will be 8 months since the election. It is just pathetic that the residents of Minnesota can go almost a year without any Representation. This system is just pathetic!

What good is having the majority in the Senate if you cannot count on their votes when it really COUNTS?

Dems generally think that it is so grande that we have diversity of ideas but ideas are good only if you can compromise on the better of the ideas and then consolidate your support around that idea. All these Dems talking about what we cannot do is just ridiculous to me.

Our President has to do everything himself!

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:57 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:57 am EDT)

To be fair, I'm not sure there is anything that could've/can be done to speed up the situation in Minnesota. Coleman has a right to legally challenge the results, so long as he's asserting non-frivolous claims, and it was a ridiculously close outcome with irregularities, so I think he has a legal right to challenge things in court.

And once it is in court, the process is out of the hands of politicians. So, I can't blame the Dems for not being able to seat Franken all this time.

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By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Jun 23rd 2009 at 12:12 pm EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 12:12 pm EDT)

Vero I don't disagree and I am not advocating that the Dems should circumvent the system. I am just venting that it's ridiculous that this can drag on like this (legally) and that if the Repubs had been in the majority they wouldn't have cared what is right they would have just done what they wanted. They would have figured out a way to seat their guy long before it ever got to the courts IMO.

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By Peg Jun 23rd 2009 at 12:11 pm EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 12:11 pm EDT)

I know what you mean about the unlikely Democratic winners in WV!!!

But if they find a fairly plausible candidate, it's not too long a drive to WV from MD DC and VA -- we can go weekends and help with canvassing for voter registration, then information, and then GOTV!

Subsidized care plan's cost to double | Report to Admin

By Cynthia, TX Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:20 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:20 am EDT)

This is the reason you don't want a public option that doesn't include some type of government competition. It will run out of money due to the high cost!

So, don't let them hoodwink us into this type of plan. It will not work.

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The subsidized insurance program at the heart of the state's healthcare initiative is expected to roughly double in size and expense over the next three years - an unexpected level of growth that could cost state taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars or force the state to scale back its ambitions.

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By Peg Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:45 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:45 am EDT)

So that article was February 3, 2008, right?

And, thanks, Cynthia, I saw the problems it points to. MA has medicare and medicaid as public options but they aren't well integrated into the overall plan, I guess, so Federal money is not very certain and maybe not well used?

Plus they apparently did at least three things we can avoid in the federal bills:
1) they undercounted the uninsured
2) Romney changed the details so revenues to support it were reduced,
3) the short term versus long term costs and savings weren't made quite clear enough.

Well, it looks to me like some of the current proposals are pretty good at scrutinizing those three matters. What do you think?

Phew! | Report to Admin

By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:22 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:22 am EDT)

I made it to the office in time for the press conference!!!! I was nervous I wouldn't get out of court in time. So they moved it inside so POTUS doesn't get too hot.

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By meta Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:31 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:31 am EDT)

POTUS too hot? Nah!

First Lady and friends in high places serve | Report to Admin

By Peg Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:24 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:24 am EDT)

Nice to do a summer of service, right?

Well, look here Link
That link gives a loooong list of all the "Cabinet secretaries and senior administration officials...in service projects across the country." Looks like a lot of different ways to serve.

Then I went to www.serve.gov -- it gives lots of help for finding service chances and even for making one of your own and getting others to help.

So nice to see our First Lady getting government officials to help AND it's nice to see all the current technology she has brought in to make it harder for us to sit back this summer!

FLOOD DODD's OFFICE!!!!! | Report to Admin

By LaShanda (GRAB A MOP!) Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:34 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:34 am EDT)

They are trying to pull the okie doke!!! Yesterday I called Dodds office and asked "Does he support the public option?" The lady gave me an affirmatives "Yes." And assured me the language would be in the final bill this week.

I read an article on TPM that said they are actually trying to slide in this co-op crap and pass it off as the "public option".

Today when I called, I asked a different question, I confronted her with the article, and asked, "Does he support the public option that the American people support or this co-op mess?" She now is saying he is considering all forms of public option. I kindly told her, "Get a new line. All of you Senators have exhausted that line by now. We have been arguing about health care for 30 years, and you mean to tell me by now you don't know where you stand? Give me a break. At the next caucus lunch, tell the democrats to get a new line."

We have to keep up the pressure. Call all day today and and tomorrow. Specifically ask do they support a government run option or a co-op. We want government run, we are not scared of the word."

Re: FLOOD DODD's OFFICE!!!!! | Report to Admin

By Isack Gen44 Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:40 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:40 am EDT)

Agree. CALL people CALL!!!

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By Peg Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:52 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:52 am EDT)

Please, consider the call tips and talking points to support the Presidnet at the OFA link Link

I say this with special urgnecy today thanks to a post by Lydia from Durham, yesterday (at 10:13 pm). She posted a piece from the Ed Show and said "This is not new to most of us, but I thought this was an interesting exchange:"

What surprised me is this:
Ed had a panel of three journalists.
At least two (Stoddard and Ballantani) have in the past often shown support for Republicans.
AND, guess what? And they lived up to form.

Ed asked Stoddard and Ballantani a question about the Republican side (it is what they do).
They each barely acknowledged the content of Ed's questions AND changed the subject to "The Democrats are against it. The Democrats are fighting among themselves. Don't worry about the Republicans."
So now we are pretty clear about the current main Republican talking point against health care reform efforts. They want everyone to be saying "Democrats are not supporting the Democratic President."

I wonder how many Democrats are being influenced by this Republican manuever? Are we highlighting the Democratic rather than Republican response to the Health care reform effort?
If we we focus on destroying each other, who's that chuckling over there?

Re: FLOOD DODD's OFFICE!!!!! | Report to Admin

By !Rhonda - We are President Obama's Secret Weapon & We are going to keep calling and emailing the fence straggling Senators! Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:52 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:52 am EDT)

They are so slick!!!!

They try to undercut the President at every turn and every opportunity, and then they have the nerve to stand right next to him (photo time) with a big grin on their faces.

It's like they want the American People to fail.

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By !Rhonda - We are President Obama's Secret Weapon & We are going to keep calling and emailing the fence straggling Senators! Jun 23rd 2009 at 12:18 pm EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 12:18 pm EDT)

They are so slick!!!!

They try to undercut the President at every turn and every opportunity, and then they have the nerve to stand right next to him (photo time) with a big grin on their faces.

It's like they want the American People to fail.

this is a test | Report to Admin

By cookemom, can't think of a fancy tag, so I'll just be me Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:38 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:38 am EDT)

tryingto post

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By cookemom, can't think of a fancy tag, so I'll just be me Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:39 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:39 am EDT)

Yippeee ki yi aye (sp) I can post! Thank you Chris!! Thanks all my O sistas who had my back during these dark and dreary days of forced lurking.

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By Debby, NJ...Foot Soldier 'til 2016 !!! Jun 23rd 2009 at 12:27 pm EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 12:27 pm EDT)

Cookemom,

WE MISSED YOU!!!
WELCOME BACK GF!

Thank You Chris

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By Nancy who is still walking on air Jun 23rd 2009 at 12:56 pm EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 12:56 pm EDT)

We've had a search squad out looking for you! Welcome home!

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By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:48 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:48 am EDT)

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By Peg Jun 23rd 2009 at 12:03 pm EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 12:03 pm EDT)

yay!!!

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By meta Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:53 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:53 am EDT)

Woot!!!

What in the world happened?!

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By cookemom, can't think of a fancy tag, so I'll just be me Jun 23rd 2009 at 12:01 pm EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 12:01 pm EDT)

I don't know. I was sniffling, weeping, sobbing and down right wailing. Just a-thumpin' and a-bumpin along the chair rails in the hallways of the cyber-innerwebz. I could see you, but you couldn't see me. Any attempts to reach you was like yelling in a vacumn. It was a twilight zone episode.

Now hat's off to the best blog master in the world! Our own Chris Haas jumped right on it.

My hero (sighing bashfully).

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By Professor Xavior-The Ultimate CZARINA Mutant in the Universe! Jun 23rd 2009 at 12:14 pm EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 12:14 pm EDT)

Oh Oh
@<@

Re: this is a test | Report to Admin

By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Jun 23rd 2009 at 12:15 pm EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 12:15 pm EDT)

Thank You Chris Hass you are the BEST!

Keep the pressure on KENT CONRAD!! | Report to Admin

By Isack Gen44 Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:39 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:39 am EDT)

HE is trying to trick Schumer/Dodd into changing the STRONG PUBLIC OPTION to fit his silly CO-OP idea.DO NOT LET UP!! CALL CALL CALL!!!! We'RE IN DEEP S&^% if you know what i mean.

Let them know 119 million americans, 72% of the public are in favor of a gov run health Insurance for competition and choice. Ask them you want to know if you can add the senator's name to the list of Folks AGAINST THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE

Re: Keep the pressure on KENT CONRAD!! | Report to Admin

By T. Perry Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:52 am EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 11:52 am EDT)

You are so right! I wish all of the senators were forced to read the stories about health care that people have posted at Link . It is so obvious that the current system isn't working and no silly co-op is going to solve the problems expressed by thousands of Americans.

Re: Keep the pressure on KENT CONRAD!! | Report to Admin

By Dianne Jun 23rd 2009 at 12:01 pm EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 12:01 pm EDT)

Call KENT CORAD's office in Washington and tell him you won't be "CO-OPTED OUT" or REAL Health Care Reform!

Demand Health Care Reform with a STRONG PUBLIC OPTION.

Kent Conrad's Washington Office: 202-224-2043

we already have private CO-OPs and they don't work well | Report to Admin

By rich Jun 23rd 2009 at 12:00 pm EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 12:00 pm EDT)

We already have private CO-OPs and they don't work well :

Link

Sickly talk mires health care debate

Published: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 11:10 AM EDT

President Obama was elected with perhaps the best chance in a generation to reform America's unjust and grotesquely inefficient health care system. To do so, however, he'll have to conquer not only special entrenched interests like the insurance and pharmaceutical industries and the American Medical Association, but his own sentimental rhetoric about bipartisanship.

...

all the scare-talk has Senate Democrats from the ``cow states,'' as Mencken called them - Max Baucus of Montana, Kent Conrad of North Dakota, and Ben Nelson of Nebraska - proposing mushy compromises involving federally chartered co-ops, as if there weren't already co-ops aplenty among the nation's estimated 1,300 health insurance companies.

...

Happy talk aside, if winning this epochal battle takes a 50-49 vote with no Republicans among the majority, then that's what it takes. Above all, Obama shouldn't negotiate with himself.

Not Interested | Report to Admin

By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Jun 23rd 2009 at 12:03 pm EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 12:03 pm EDT)

Please contact Kent Conrad's Office and ask him to support the Presidents 3 Principles (Reduce Cost, Guarantee Choice, Quality care for all) and that the American public want Health Care Reform with a strong public plan. Let him know that we are not interested in a Co-Op Plan.

Area codes for North Dakota are 58102, 58104, 58103. Here is the link that will give you the city and the county:Link

Phone: (202) 224-2043
Fax: (202) 224-7776
E-mail: Link

NBLB | Report to Admin

By AZgrammy-"O"-wing Jun 23rd 2009 at 12:04 pm EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 12:04 pm EDT)

New Thread
Link
NBLB

the cow-state Senators need to let human healthcare reform be the domain of Senators from states where humans outnumber cows | Report to Admin

By rich Jun 23rd 2009 at 12:08 pm EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 12:08 pm EDT)

The cow-state Senators* need to let human healthcare reform be the domain of Senators from states where humans outnumber cows.

* Max Baucus - Montana
* Kent Conrad - North Dakota
* Ben Nelson - Nebraska

Nate Silver's Take on the Probability of a Public Option for Health Care Reform ... | Report to Admin

By Dianne Jun 23rd 2009 at 12:18 pm EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 12:18 pm EDT)

Posted this on the previous thread:

Just love Nate Silver's analyses. And, we all remember how well he predicted the outcome of the Election results.

Interesting assessment on WARNER, BAUCUS & REID & how the money received from Industries will decide their votes & even makes note that WARNER's only been in the Senate 6 months.

Here's his take on health care & Public Option:

Title: Special Interest Money Means Longer Odds for Public Option

"But the money is why, even with 59-60 votes in the Senate and a President with high approval ratings, Democrats are facing an uphill battle on the issue."

According to his analysis, the 11 EASIEST CONVERTS to a PUBLIC OPTION in Health Care Reform are the following Senators:

BEGICH - Alaska
BYRD - West Virginia
Cantwell - Washington State
Dorgan - North Dakota
Tester - Montana
Wyden - Oregon
(Bill) Nelson - Florida
Hagan - North Carolina
Lieberman - CT
(Mark) Udall - Colorado
Carper - Delaware

Nate Silver's web site: Fivethirtyeight.com

Heading:

Special Interest Money Means Longer Odds for Public Option

Link

Ending Global Poverty | Report to Admin

By Abel from Seattle, WA Jun 23rd 2009 at 12:36 pm EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 12:36 pm EDT)

The Borgen Project has some good info on the cost of addressing global poverty.

$30 billion: Annual shortfall to end world hunger.
$550 billion: U.S. Defense budget

Doing my part on climate | Report to Admin

By Milieunet Jun 23rd 2009 at 4:07 pm EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 4:07 pm EDT)

Trying to do my part of the job. Paying attention to climate issues.

Interested? Follow me @Milieunet Link

To help everybody to save climate here is a nice energy saving cartoon

Link

Great respect for the Obama Family. Doing a great job. Keep up the good work and spirit

Thank you, Michelle | Report to Admin

By Ariel from Dallas, TX Jun 23rd 2009 at 9:53 pm EDT (Updated Jun 23rd 2009 at 9:53 pm EDT)

For your passion, your compassion, and your wonderful message. You are an inspiration, as always.

(I hesitate to add this post-script, because I don't want to diminish the importance of your intellect or reduce your message.... but a compliment is a compliment: you are SO BEAUTIFUL!!! Both inside and out. Thank you for what you do for the nation, and for the example that you set on every front.)

Michelle Obama Art | Report to Admin

By DRE Jun 24th 2009 at 12:06 pm EDT (Updated Jun 24th 2009 at 12:06 pm EDT)

Please check out my print called "FIRST LADY OF THE UNITED STATES".
Link

THANKS,
Andre

my contribution | Report to Admin

By Anna from Greeneville, TN Jun 24th 2009 at 10:41 pm EDT (Updated Jun 24th 2009 at 10:41 pm EDT)

We work for a local newspaper. We raised 330.00 for the Kidney Walk. We were very proud to be apart of helping someone.

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