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15 Jun 2009 13:00

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Biz, U.S.: Obama: U.S. could go the way of GM with faulty health care

  • If we do not fix our health care system, America may go the way of GM — paying more, getting less and going broke.
  • President Barack Obama • Speaking to the American Medical Association today. A president claiming that the U.S. could go bankrupt for any reason is a big deal, and it’s an even bigger one when it’s because of health care. Wow. • source
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15 Jun 2009 11:04

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U.S.: The NY State Senate cluster&#^% continues to cluster&#^%

  • One of the two Democrats the Republicans in the State Senate managed to convince to switch, sides, Hiram Monserrate, has decided to switch back, creating even more confusion. source
  • So what’s next? Well, the state senate turns into an even 31-31 split, which means that nobody has power. The Republicans’ attempt at a power grab sure backfired, didn’t it? source
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15 Jun 2009 10:38

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U.S.: Obama explains himself to the American Medical Association

  • 26 years since a sitting president met with the AMA; tough crowd source
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15 Jun 2009 10:35

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Politics, U.S.: The CIA’s Leon Panetta: What’s up with Dick Cheney’s motives?

  • When you read behind it, it’s almost as if he’s wishing that this country would be attacked again, in order to make his point. I think that’s dangerous politics.
  • CIA Director Leon Panetta • Criticizing former Vice President Dick Cheney for his approach to politics. In other news, Panetta fired Mitchell Jessen & Associates, the psychologist-led firm that suggested they start using the harsh interrogation techniques Cheney supports. • source
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14 Jun 2009 12:07

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U.S., World: Joe Biden: We’re still figuring out this Iran election ourselves

  • We don’t have all the details. It sure looks like the way they’re suppressing speech, the way they’re suppressing crowds, the way in which people are being treated, that there’s some real doubt about that.
  • Vice President Joe Biden • Speaking on “Meet the Press” about what’s happening in Iran. He says that the White House is taking a wait-and-see approach to the election. • source
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14 Jun 2009 12:01

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U.S.: Miami teenager Tyler Weinman is a cat-killing creepbag

  • He apparently mutilated at least 19 cats! 19!!!! The smug-looking Weinman, who was arrested early today on charges of animal cruelty, burglary and failing to dispose of animal bodies, apparently had shocked the Palmetto Bay and Cutler Bay neighborhoods over the last month with his rash of attacks. Hey PETA, why aren’t you on this kid as opposed to this? source
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13 Jun 2009 20:34

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U.S., World: The U.S. thinks Iran’s election results are looking all wrong

  • The White House is worried about Iran’s irregularities. Between an official statement by The White House and quotes from Secretary of State Hilary Clinton, we know that the U.S. is not particularly happy with the results of Iran’s election. “We obviously hope that the outcome reflects the genuine will and desire of the Iranian people,” Clinton said. While publicly no White House official has taken sides, they privately hope that Mir Hossein Mousavi is the eventual victor. On two occasions (including a BIG DEAL speech in Egypt) President Obama has made overtures to Iran with no response. source
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13 Jun 2009 14:39

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Tech, U.S.: The rock-dwellers finally got a hold of the digital TV hotline

  • 700,000 called this freaking week alone source
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13 Jun 2009 12:51

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U.S.: Obama needs more $$$ to get his health care plans off the ground

  • $313 billion amount Obama wants to cut from bloated federal health-care programs for the elderly and the poor over the next decade source
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13 Jun 2009 12:34

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U.S.: Son of Holocaust Memorial shooter: He ruined our lives

  • For a long time, I believed this was our family’s cross to bear. Now, it is not only my families’ lives that are in shambles, but those who were directly affected by his actions, especially the family of Mr. Johns, who bravely sacrificed his life to stop my father.
  • Erik von Brunn • Son of Holocaust Museum shooter James von Brunn, who says his family’s lives were ruined by his father’s strong racism. Erik apologized to the family of slain guard Stephen Johns for his father’s actions. • source
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