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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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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Repeating a move that cost him his seat in 2010, progressive Rep. Alan Grayson (D-FL) re-introduces bill to allow any American from age 18 to buy Medicare coverage. He also comments on proposed hike of minimum wage to $9, pre-school for all, and climate change legislation. Continue reading Single Payer! Rep. Alan Grayson Files “Medicare You Can Buy Into Act
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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Thomas Reese, SJ, is a Jesuit priest and former editor of the Catholic magazine, America. In this brief interview, he reacts to the announced resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. Continue reading Reaction to Pope’s Resignation from Father Tom Reese, Former Editor of ‘America’
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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