Monthly Archives: June 2010

Republicans Block Unemployment Benefits Again

Posted on June 29, 2010 at 7:32 pm by Bob Cesca

This time in the House: WASHINGTON — With Republicans citing concerns about the growing national debt, the House rejected a bill Tuesday to extend unemployment benefits for people who have been out of work for long stretches. The House, however, … Continue reading →

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Fighting Words from the FDA

Posted on June 29, 2010 at 6:21 pm by Bob Cesca

I’m sure this will work: WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration is urging meat producers to limit the amount of antibiotics they give animals in response to public health concerns about the drugs. The FDA said antibiotics in meat … Continue reading →

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Boehner's Crazy War Plan

Posted on June 29, 2010 at 3:11 pm by Bob Cesca

John Boehner wants to pay for the war by raising the retirement age for Social Security to 70. Which is insane for so many reasons. The incongruous relationship between Social Security and the war aside — since when does John … Continue reading →

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Armstrong Doping Investigation Tightens

Posted on June 29, 2010 at 1:00 pm by Bob Cesca

This doesn’t look good for Lance Armstrong: According to the New York Times, two unnamed cyclists that will be participating in this year’s Tour de France have cooperated with federal investigators on Floyd Landis’s allegations that Lance Armstrong was involved … Continue reading →

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Feingold Channels Nelson and Lieberman

Posted on June 29, 2010 at 11:24 am by Bob Cesca

By now, you’re probably aware that Russ Feingold is voting against financial regulatory reform because it doesn’t go far enough. His vote could actually doom the legislation to failure, not unlike Lieberman’s or Nelson’s vote at various stages in the … Continue reading →

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But It Ain't Poisonous No More

Posted on June 29, 2010 at 9:39 am by Bob Cesca

Boss Hogg is suddenly concerned about the oil spill now that it’s washing ashore in Biloxi. So much so that Hogg is screeching for more federal government support. Wait, Mr. Hogg, I thought the oil was just tasty food mousse … Continue reading →

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Credit Where Credit is Due

Posted on June 29, 2010 at 8:55 am by Bob Cesca

Joe Scarborough rips into the Judiciary Committee Republicans for attacking Thurgood Marshall. The Republicans are clearly inspired by Glenn Beck’s forward-looking attacks on Woodrow Wilson. Impeach! Impeach!

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Morning Awesome

Posted on June 29, 2010 at 6:08 am by Bob Cesca

Yes – “And You and I” Live at Montreux 2003

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Open Thread

Posted on June 28, 2010 at 4:25 pm by Bob Cesca

I’m on the road this afternoon, so I thought I’d open the room to some threading until, perhaps, Dingeldein or Weber drops by for some blogotubing. Feel free to talk about whatever is on your mind. The Kagan hearings, the … Continue reading →

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Glenn Becks Warns America About Glenn Beck

Posted on June 28, 2010 at 1:21 pm by Bob Cesca

Media Matters discovered one of Beck’s Fox News promos hyping, at the time, his new show. In the promo, he rips on Republicans for accusing the left of being communists. And, naturally, MMFA included some of Beck’s subsequent McCarthyite greatest … Continue reading →

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