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Unexpected criticism of Pelosi

November 9, 2010 By Trickle up

In today's Globe, some criticism of the House leadership from a quarter I did not expect: "If the Red Sox  came in and lost every game of the year and they kept the manager at the end of the year, that's a problem," US Representative … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: capuano, pelosi, senate

Democrats to fold again

September 20, 2010 By kirth

At least 38 House Democrats have now come out publicly in favor of at least a short-term extension of current income tax rates for couples earning more than $250,000 and individuals over the $200,000 threshhold... Tax the rich? Nah. It's an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: lack-of-will, pelosi, taxes

On Saving 319,000 Jobs, Or, Legislation Keeps Teachers Teaching

August 10, 2010 By fake-consultant

So across my desk have come documents that report how many jobs will be saved by the House coming back into session to vote out H.R. 1586 and send it to the President for his signature. Long story short, after all the commemorative pens … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: congress, election-10, jobs, national, obama, pelosi, politics, unemployment

Four Frozen Pols in the Race for Senate

September 4, 2009 By davidguarino

But Lynch really isn't really fooling anyone. Like the three other current or former Congressmen mulling a race are waiting for a smoke signal from the Kennedy compound. It's like Lynch, Congressmen Ed Markey, Mike Capuano and former … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: capuano, coakley, congress, lynch, markey, meehan, pelosi, senate

Benedict Hammers a Confused Speaker

February 26, 2009 By chimpschump

The ox in this case was Nancy Pelosi's. And true to his usual form, His Holiness didn't hesitate. You see, Miz Pelosi had made the ultimate faux pas for someone who claims to be "an ardent, practicing catholic." (Her words, not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: benedict-xvi, catholicism, national, pelosi, pro-choice, pro-life

ENDA the Good Bill

October 15, 2007 By Laurel

Some Background...Back on September 28th, Rep Barney Frank (D-MA) posted a diary at The Bilerico Project.  In it he made this surprise announcement that blindsided the community...under the current political situation, we do not have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: baldwin, enda, frank, pelosi, unitedenda

Pelosi for President – Now

June 7, 2007 By derrico

I have decided impeachment is too slow. Deserved, certainly, but too slow. Resignation is faster. I call upon Bush and Cheney to resign. Under a parliamentary system, we could call for elections, without waiting for a prescribed term of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: bush, cheney, constitutional-succession, impeachment, national, pelosi, resign

Fantastic NY Times article on Pelosi’s Middle East trip

April 7, 2007 By David

Read the whole thing.  Here's a taste:The tone of the complaints [from the Bush administration about Pelosi's trip] - particularly Vice President Dick Cheney's public characterization of her visit as "bad behavior" - contrasts sharply … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: national, pelosi

The Speaker’s blog

February 14, 2007 By David

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has inaugurated a blog, called "The Gavel."  Could be a great thing.  At the moment, comments appear to be disabled; it's unclear to me whether that's going to change. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: blogosphere, national, pelosi

Coal’s Stranglehold on Congress

January 22, 2007 By stomv

Bits and Bobs of InformationBefore writing this diary, I knew little about the financial side of coal.  Some tidbits:  * Total United States coal production 2005-06: 1131.5 million short tons (eia.doe.gov).  * There are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: bingaman, byrd, coal, dingell, electricity, energy, house, markey, national, obama, pelosi, schweitzer, senate, tester, united-states

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