Month: February 2013

As Obama golfs with Tiger Woods and oil baron Jim Crane, thousands protest against Keystone XL pipeline in many cities.... Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Nationwide protests over Keystone XL Pipeline

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Rep. Alan Grayson (D-FL) returns to discuss his "Medicare You Can Buy Into Act", which cost him re-election in 2010.... Continue reading Reposting, Audio Fixed: PBC News & comment: Grayson Introduces Single Payer Bill

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Rep. Alan Grayson (D-FL) returns to discuss his "Medicare You Can Buy Into Act", which cost him re-election in 2010.....this single-payer plan already exists, and is far more efficient than for-profit insurance.

In this excerpt, Grayson describes his proposal, and how it cost him his job in 2010.

--Senate Dems craft plan to cancel automatic "sequester" cuts, with higher taxes for rich, shale oil tax and cuts to defense and farm subsidies

--Hagel filibuster shows that Harry Reid blew it on filibuster reform

--Sen. Rand Paul says he'll put hold on Brennan's CIA nomination over drone and killing programs: right move for right reason

--corporate media coverage of the manhunt and immolation of ex-LA cop Chris Dorner is raising appropriate questions about the use of incendiary tear gas that caused the fire in the cabin where the fugitive was trapped

--two undocumented US residents risk deportation to advocate for immigration reform

--PBC notes that new gun regulations won't reduce drug-related killings as long as the War-on-some-drugs continues

--glut of capital produces mergers, not new jobs

--near San Francisco, Alameda County Sheriff wants surveillance drone, but public opposition appears to have stalled the effort

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California activists send 5,000 chocolate corpses to warmongers on Valentine's day; 10 years ago tomorrow, millions protested invasion of Iraq.... Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Grisly Valentine for Warmongers

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Sen. Rand Paul threatens to place hold on nomination of John Brennan as CIA Director, report says 20 prisoners missing.... Continue reading PBC News & Comment: 20 CIA Detainees are Missing

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Annual, ritual State of the Union speech will stitch together many applause lines, Afghan exit spin, few policy initiatives..... Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Obama to Spin Afghan Exit in State of Union

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Last week, we hammered the Pope and Catholic Church for sex crimes and coverup; today, Benedict XVI announced his retirement..... Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Pope gives 2-week notice

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Senators postured, raised some important issues, but rarely pressed John Brennan for answers in Thursday's confirmation hearing for CIA Director... Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Senators fight Brennan over process, not policy

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