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What Pelosi and the Black Caucus Get About the Next GOP Strategy

What Pelosi and the Black Caucus Get About the Next GOP Strategy What Pelosi and the Black Caucus Get About the Next GOP Strategy

The walkout by CBC members and the House Democratic leader was exactly the right response to the Holder contempt vote. Indeed, it’s a model for future fights.

Jun 29, 2012 / John Nichols

Roberts and Obamacare: The Odd Couple Wins Roberts and Obamacare: The Odd Couple Wins

With the ACA upheld, the door has been opened for evolution toward what eventually will be recognized as nationalized healthcare.

Jun 29, 2012 / William Greider

This Week in Poverty: 89,000 Children in Pennsylvania Lose Medicaid This Week in Poverty: 89,000 Children in Pennsylvania Lose Medicaid

In Pennsylvania, 89,000 children have been dropped from Medicaid, including many with life-threatening illnesses who were mistakenly deemed ineligible.

Jun 29, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann

The Supreme Court Leaves Romney in the Cold The Supreme Court Leaves Romney in the Cold

 Mitt's reaction to today's decision was feeble, and telling.

Jun 28, 2012 / Robert Scheer

The Three-Letter Word That Saved Healthcare The Three-Letter Word That Saved Healthcare

Obama didn’t kill your granny, freedom is not actually dead and constitutionally protected taxation can—and often does—create a stronger America.

Jun 28, 2012 / Ilyse Hogue

Ruling Could Allow Republicans to Deny Medicaid to Millions of Poor Americans Ruling Could Allow Republicans to Deny Medicaid to Millions of Poor Americans

Today’s decision could mean the no government insurance for millions of Americans that would otherwise get it under the ACA. 

Jun 28, 2012 / George Zornick

Outside the Court, GOP Revs Up Base While Progressives Cheer Outside the Court, GOP Revs Up Base While Progressives Cheer

Republicans will push for a full repeal of the law, while many Democrats are promising to add even more to it. 

Jun 28, 2012 / George Zornick

Bernie Sanders, Nurses: We Still Need ‘Medicare for All’ Bernie Sanders, Nurses: We Still Need ‘Medicare for All’

Senator and key union recognize that today's health care ruling is vital, but ultimately they say it's not enough.

Jun 28, 2012 / John Nichols

Republicans Freak Out Over Ruling, Renew Attack on Obamacare Republicans Freak Out Over Ruling, Renew Attack on Obamacare

This may be the rare instance where what is good for the country is good for Mitt Romney.

Jun 28, 2012 / Ben Adler

Federal Judge Denies DOJ Request to Stop Florida Voter Purge Federal Judge Denies DOJ Request to Stop Florida Voter Purge

A federal judge lets Florida's purge initiative stand, even though it puts the voting rights of thousands of US citizens at risk. 

Jun 27, 2012 / Brentin Mock and Voting Rights Watch

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