Big news. The bill only passed after a restrictive amendment on abortion was adopted -- on a very quick scan, it appears to prohibit federal funding of abortions except in the cases of rape, incest, or when the life of the mother is … [Read more...]
Archives for November 7, 2009
“A Cry for Help”
Hat tip to esteemed commenter huh who alerted me to regressive effort MassNews. "Not so much an online newspaper as a cry for help" huh suggests. … [Read more...]
Western Massachusetts calling Coakley!
The Pioneer Valley is crawling with Senate candidates this weekend as three of the contenders for the Democratic nomination prepare for a forum at UMass Amherst Sunday evening. Martha Coakley is conspicuously absent. I can't … [Read more...]
Republicans attack, Democrats react. Awful.
Kudos to Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson as the only Democratic congressperson in the last hour to comment on the ridiculousness of Republican claims about the Health Reform bill being debated now (live on C-SPAN). The Repubs criticize the debt … [Read more...]
Live From Gloucester – Who will swallow Secretary Reville’s tough pill?
The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education is meeting in Gloucester this afternoon to hear from an independent consultant what options it has with regard to the charter it granted earlier this year for the proposed Gloucester Community … [Read more...]
The face of heroism
If you haven't yet read the astonishing story of Sergeant Kimberly Munley, read it now. Munley, if you hadn't heard, is the police officer who, upon learning that there was shooting going on at Fort Hood, more or less ran directly … [Read more...]
Death Penalty Opponents to Coakley – No Grey Area – Dead is Dead.
Death Penalty opponents strongly disagree with Coakley's position: "Death penalty opponents, who are watching the case closely, say if Coakley's arguments prevail it could be more difficult for federal courts to overturn death sentences, as … [Read more...]
Health Care Bill HR 3962 Floor Debate – Sat. Nov. 7
If you're following along on C-SPAN feel free to post your comments here. Shortly after 9:00AM, after the morning prayer and pledge of allegiance, the House is conducting 60 second speeches. The arguments are concise and of the same … [Read more...]
So how does a liberal Democrat get elected in a conservative NY district?
Simple! as we see here...Just LIE http://www.gouverneurtimes.com... It took this NY 23rd liberal in conservative Democrat's clothing less than an hour to break 4 major campaign promises. The people of NY 23rd have been had. I don't think … [Read more...]