Senator Joe Lieberman is an Independent. As romantically autonomous as that may sound, it also means he can count on support from neither the Democratic nor Republican Parties. It takes money to maintain a Senate seat. Why is this germane to health reform? Because a) money always is; and b) Mr. Lieberman by virtue of [...]

Politico: U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Tom Donohue says a campaign by the White House and its allies to undermine his $200-million-a-year association has largely failed — and actually has helped raise even more money for its pro-business efforts. In a 75-minute interview with POLITICO, Donohue dismissed recent defections by Apple and at least four other companies, which quit over the Chamber’s opposition to Democratic climate change legislation — as essentially meaningless. “Members c

CBS News Senate Global Warming Bill Is Seeking to Cushion the Impact on Industry New York Times WASHINGTON — The Senate bill aimed at reducing global warming pollution will initially grant billions of dollars of free emissions permits to utilities and industry but will require the bulk of the money be returned to consumers and ... Patients _ and patience _ in health care end game The Associated Press Unexpected Revival Breathes New Life Into Public Option Washington Post Government-Run US Health

Stimulus Funds spent… $339 Billion Jobs created or saved… 30,083 Money spent per job… $11,268,822.93 Socialism … Priceless

Filed under Pennsylvania by Fred Mullner Apparently we have a budget. Or maybe not. I’m not totally sure. Either way, it seems like museums and daycare centers are getting their money again, although neither of those things strike me as a core function of government. On the upside, soon I may not have to drive all the way to Wheeling to play poker or craps. Which is nice.Anyhow, I was reflecting on the citizens’ coup which brought down Bob Jubelirer and Chip Brightbill in 2006. Is there a