by Terrance Heath | Dec 23, 2009 | Uncategorized
Depending on your outlook, it's either "Bah Humbug" or a "Happy Holiday," as Senate Democrats approach a historic Christmas Eve vote for the biggest expansion in health care in decades. The particulars of the health care reform package will be the subject of debate...
by Terrance Heath | Dec 21, 2009 | Uncategorized
T'was the weekend before Xmas And all through the Senate, There was talk of a bill With some health care reform in it. With Nelson and Lieberman Both finally placated, All that's left, it seems, Is for the bill to be debated. Progressives may grumble, But with no...
by Terrance Heath | Dec 18, 2009 | Uncategorized
The saga of health care reform continues with a hunt for votes. Next up to call the shots on health care, after Sen. Joe Lieberman, is Ben Nelson(D-AR). After rejecting an abortion compromise, word is that Ben Nelson may join a Republican filibuster. Steve Benen at...
by Terrance Heath | Dec 17, 2009 | Blog
Recent developments in the health care reform debate debacle saga remind me of a a scene — actually more like a repeated gag — from one of my favorite movies, Keenan Ivory Waynans' I'm Gonna Git You Sucka. I'll explain why at the end of this post, but first I want to...
by Terrance Heath | Dec 16, 2009 | Uncategorized
The daily Progressive Breakfast serves up what progressive movement members need to know to start their day. Leiberman and the Remains of Reform The political blogosphere and pundit class are still reeling either from Sen. Joe Lieberman's none-to-surprising betrayal...