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Partisan Warfare Erupts Over Susan Rice as Possible Secretary of State

A visibly annoyed President Barack Obama and tough-talking Senate Republicans clashed sharply Wednesday over Susan Riceu2019s qualifications to become secretary of state.
by
David Lightman,
McClatchy Newspapers
November 15, 2012
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Op-Ed

Dean Heller, The Best Senator Sheldon Adelson’s Money Can Buy

There is one force standing between one of the most dangerous corporate titans and ultimate power: the American people.
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Richard Silverstein,
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November 15, 2012
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Obama Will Not Extend Bush-Era Tax Cuts, Economists Warn Against Austerity

Progressives in Obama’s base are applauding the president’s budget plans but warn that Washington’s obsession with cutting spending could threaten the nation’s economic recovery.
by
Mike Ludwig,
Truthout
November 14, 2012
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Economy & Labor

On the News With Thom Hartmann: Spanish Bank Association Freezes Eviction Orders in Cases of “Extreme Hardship” Following Suicides, and More

In today’s On the News segment: Two homeowners facing eviction in Spain have committed suicide prompting the Spanish banking association to freeze all eviction orders in cases of
by
Thom Hartmann,
The Thom Hartmann Program
November 13, 2012
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Interview

Solving the Six-Billion Dollar Problem

Nick Nyhart, co-founder, President and CEO of Public Campaign, discusses the potential solutions to the $6 billion dollar problem.
by
Lauren Feeney,
Moyers & Company
November 13, 2012
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News Analysis

As Fiscal Abyss Approaches, Some Cliff Notes on Washington

Legislators are likely to punt the deadline for cuts to the new Congress.
by
Chris Hellman &
Mattea Kramer,
TomDispatch
November 12, 2012
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News Analysis

The Incestuous Relationship Between Bankers, Business and Congress

It’s more than a revolving door we’re talking about. Itu2019s an incest fest.
by
Chris Paulus,
Occupy.com
November 10, 2012
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News

Indian Country Looks Forward With Optimism After Record Turnout Beats Voter ID, Other Barriers

Minnesota’s most heavily Native American precincts more decisively rejected a state constitutional amendment that would have required photo ID to vote than did precincts with fewer Native voters.
by
Alissa Bohling,
Truthout
November 10, 2012
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News Analysis
War & Peace

Now What? Think Campaigning Is Hard? Try Governance

WIth the close of election season, the Solutions column returns to the business of identifying ways to rein in defense spending.
by
Dina Rasor,
Truthout
November 8, 2012
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Op-Ed

William Rivers Pitt | Winning the Outside Chance

All we won on Tuesday night was the outside chance of not losing. What is made of that very slim margin is entirely up to you.
by
William Rivers Pitt,
Truthout
November 7, 2012
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