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This week in health care reform

America is the only wealthy country in the world without access to affordable health care for all it's citizens. Many feel that single payer is the best way to reduce costs while providing access to health care for...

Health-care reform hijacked by Catholic church and house pro-life caucus

Why were representatives of Catholic Bishops allowed to sit at the negotiating table while the House of Representatives hashed out a health care reform bill? The United Stated Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) had lobbied hard to have an amendment...

House health care bill may end a woman's right to choose

In order for the United States to get health care reform with near universal access to affordable health care, should women be forced to give up their right to choose? This is the question the country will face in the...

Pelosi and House pass massive health care bill putting government between doctors and patients-video

In the dead of a Saturday night, the House of Representatives passed a health care reform bill that will place the government firmly between patients and their doctors. The House voted 220-215 to pass the massive health care...

Brandon Spikes suspended for eye gouge (video)

Florida Gators star linebacker Brandon Spikes was caught on video trying to gouge Georgia running back Washaun Ealey’s eyes during Florida’s convincing 41-17 win on Saturday. Spikes can be seen reaching his hand into Ealey...

Top political news of the week

It was an interesting news week, but two stories stand out from the rest. The House unveiled their health care reform bill this week, which included a public option. Also, there was an interesting turn in a special election...

Scozzafava drops out of New York's 23 district race clearing way for Hoffman and Owens

Republican congressional candidate Dede Scozzafava has dropped out of the three way race for New York’s 23rd district House seat today. She cited her poll numbers as the main reason for withdrawing, saying “It is increasingly clear...

Nancy Pelosi unveils House health care bill, Boehner and Lieberman vow to fight its passage(video)

Nancy Pelosi and House democrats released the final version of the House of Representatives landmark health care reform bill today. The plan includes a public insurance plan that has become quite controversial among republicans. Speaker Pelosi said the bill "...

Sheriff says ballon boy was pulicity stunt, charges to be filed against (video)

Charges will be filed in the Colorado balloon boy case. The Larimer County Sheriff says the whole thing was a hoax to help them market themselves for a new reality television show. He said they learned enough from their interviews...

Was the balloon boy incident a publicity stunt by Richard Heene?

Was the Colorado balloon boy incident a hoax? There may be a break in this story. The Business Insider is reporting that a student who used to work with Richard Heene has proof and it’s for sale. The...

This week in health care reform

Health-care reform hijacked by Catholic church and house pro-life caucus

House health care bill may end a woman's right to choose

Pelosi and House pass massive health care bill putting government between doctors and patients-video

Brandon Spikes suspended for eye gouge (video)

Top political news of the week

Scozzafava drops out of New York's 23 district race clearing way for Hoffman and Owens

Nancy Pelosi unveils House health care bill, Boehner and Lieberman vow to fight its passage(video)

Sheriff says ballon boy was pulicity stunt, charges to be filed against (video)

Was the balloon boy incident a publicity stunt by Richard Heene?

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