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McCain Supporter Rants About Obama the Hooligan

2008-10-11T14:51:17Z

John McCain rally, October 9, 2008

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Re: No Bailout For Wall Street

2008-10-11T14:50:13Z

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Nancy Pelosi Calls for Bipartisanship in American Politics

2008-10-11T14:46:35Z

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Nancy Pelosi, California Congresswoman and Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, blames Republicans for the lack of bipartisanship in American politics.

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Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi talks about Know Your Power: A Message to America's Daughters.

When Nancy Pelosi became the first woman speaker of the House, she made history. She gavelled the House to order that day on behalf of all of America's children and said, "We have made history, now let us make progress."

Now she continues to inspire women everywhere in this thought-provoking collection of wise words—-her own and those of the important people who played pivotal roles in her journey - Book Passage

Since 1987, Nancy Pelosi has represented California's Eighth District in the House of Representatives. The Eighth District includes most of the City of San Francisco, including Golden Gate Park, Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, and many of the diverse neighborhoods that make San Francisco a vibrant and prosperous community.

Overwhelmingly elected by her colleagues in the fall of 2002 as Democratic Leader of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi is the first woman in American history to lead a major party in the U.S. Congress. Before being elected leader, she served as House Democratic Whip for one year and was responsible for the party's legislative strategy in the House. On January 4, 2007, Nancy Pelosi was elected Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.

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Interview with Rep. Tim Ryan

2008-10-06T15:19:37Z

One of the youngest members of Congress, Tim Ryan of Ohio understands some of the difficulties young people face and has many ideas for how we can engage youth after the election in policy initiatives.

What If They Asked Your Family for the Wall Street Bailout?

2008-10-11T14:50:39Z

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Bailout denounced as it passes Congress

2008-10-11T14:45:44Z

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Bailout bill no relief on foreclosures as159,000 more jobs were lost in September, markets down again

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Sen. Sanders: Tax wealthy to pay for bailout

2008-10-11T14:45:45Z

Sen. Bernie Sanders proposes amendment to make the wealthiest in US shoulder the costs of the bailout

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Sarvi Meets with Veterans

2008-10-11T14:43:30Z

Steve Sarvi, DFL and Independence party candidate in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District, meets with veterans at a VFW candidate forum in Zumbrota, MN. Rep. John Kline was also invited to the forum in July but did not attend. Sarvi talks about the need to care for veterans when they return home, particularly post-tramatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injuries. Sarvi also states why he opposed economic bailout bill, which Rep. Kline voted for.

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A Duck Tales Lesson on Inflationary Spending

2008-10-02T19:08:06Z

An episode of Duck Tales dealing with the negative consequences of inflation from the bailout.

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Riz Khan - Bailout fallout - 01 Oct 08 - Part 2

2008-10-05T04:46:55Z

Riz Khan asks what the US Congress's rejection of the bailout plan means for ordinary Americans.

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Inside Story - Bailout vote - 01 Oct 08 - Part 2

2008-10-05T04:46:54Z

Inside Story asks if amendments to the original bailout plan will force a change in position among US politicians.

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Riz Khan - Bailout fallout - 01 Oct 08

2008-10-05T04:46:55Z

Riz Khan asks what the US Congress's rejection of the bailout plan means for ordinary Americans.

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Inside Story - Bailout vote - 01 Oct 08 - Part 1

2008-10-05T08:47:13Z

Inside Story asks if amendments to the original bailout plan will force a change in position among US politicians.

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Congressman Robert Wexler's speech

2008-10-11T14:46:28Z

Rousing speech given by Rep. Wexler (Dem-FL) on June 30th, 2008, to Democratic Professionals Council, in West Palm Beach, Florida.

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The Paulson Plan's Trust Problem - Robert Reich

2008-10-11T14:46:36Z

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Robert Reich, former U.S. Secretary of Labor and U.C. - Berkeley Professor of Public Policy, examines what he describes as a "trust" problem surrounding the Treasury Department's bailout plan.

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Robert Reich is one of America's most respected economic and political thinkers, as well as a distinguished public servant in three national administrations.

As the nation's 22nd Secretary of Labor, he implemented the Family and Medical Leave Act, led a national fight against sweatshops in the and illegal child labor around the world, and headed a successful effort to raise the minimum wage.

Concerned with the transformation of business and democracy, Robert Reich joins the Council for a discussion on the future course of global capitalism and its impact on democratic decision making - World Affairs Council of Northern California

Robert Reich is professor of public policy at the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley. He served in three national administrations; his articles appear frequently in The New York Times and The Washington Post, and he is a commentator for American Public Media's Marketplace, heard on NPR.

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Paulson and Bernanke's Bailout "Blunders" - Robert Reich

2008-10-11T14:46:36Z

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Robert Reich, former U.S. Secretary of Labor and U.C. - Berkeley Professor of Public Policy, attacks Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke for "colossal political blunders" when making the case for the Federal "bailout" of Wall Street.

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Robert Reich is one of America's most respected economic and political thinkers, as well as a distinguished public servant in three national administrations.

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McCain's Rich buddies will lose homes and life style

2008-10-11T14:51:37Z

How America's life will change for every! But for WHO?

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Why does Thelma Drake oppose Veterans?

2008-10-11T14:38:56Z

Thelma Drake has consistently sided with the Bush-Cheney agenda of billions for Wall Street and their corporate donors, while the men and women who wore our country's uniform must settle for scraps and inadequate care.

This ad, titled Honor, highlights how Drake let our veterans down by voting three times against increasing veterans health benefits and against funding for veterans facing neglect at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. (H.R. 1591, Vote 186, 3/23/07, Vote 276, 5/7/2007; H.Amdt.66 to H.Con.Res.95, Vote 82, 3/17/05; S.Con.Res. 21, Vote 377, 5/17/07; HR 1585, Vote 373, 5/17/07)

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Gallup Glance Around the Globe

2008-10-11T14:50:58Z

Data-driven insights into the U.S. financial crisis and recent elections in Austria and Belarus.

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Headzup: Leadership To Failure

2008-10-11T14:49:16Z

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John McCain is asked about the failure of the Wall Street bailout bill.

Download daily Catch and Release Comedy™ political cartoons to your mobile phone or iPod at www.headzup.tv

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The Economic Crisis - No Bailout - Now What?

2008-10-11T14:46:08Z

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Michael Ettlinger of the Center for American Progress offers his take on the latest news out of Washington and the financial markets after U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and President George W. Bush yesterday failed to convince a majority of their own party in Congress that the consequences of failing to pass their $700 billion financial rescue package could be catastrophic for the U.S. economy. The American people over the next few days will catch a glimpse of the consequences in financial markets, at their hometown banks, and at their jobs, but should congressional inaction persist we may not experience the full brunt for a month or more.

Thats why these next few days will be so telling. If those who opposed the rescue package in Congress do not feel responsible for the leading edge of the problems they have allowed to grow—as prices fall, borrowing costs rise, and more and more small- to medium-sized companies and financial institutions are unable to access credit—then they are unlikely to change their minds about the bailout plan. If their constituents do not get antsy as the problems of Wall Street start to spread to the companies they work for and to their own access to credit, and they do not demand action—no action may be forthcoming.

Will the financial markets spook enough of the dissenters to change their vote on the bill, which fell only 12 votes shy of passage? That probably depends most immediately on how dramatic the reaction is in the commercial paper market, which was largely done with trading yesterday before the bailout bill went down to defeat. This vital credit marketplace—where companies tap short-term credit to smooth out their cash flow needs to make payroll and pay suppliers in a timely fashion—could react sharply today. This mornings record high for the benchmark London Interbank Offer Rate—the rate at which ...

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Why does Thelma Drake oppose Veterans?

2008-10-01T12:43:29Z

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Disappointing Vote Comes Amid Record-Low Approval

2008-10-11T14:50:58Z

President Bushs job approval rating was already at a record-low 27% when House lawmakers voted down the U.S. financial rescue plan he urged them to pass.

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House Rejects Bailout Despite Pressure

2008-10-11T14:45:56Z

The $700 billion bailout plan came to a vote in the House of Representatives after a week of intense debate. Though both Democratic and Republican leadership called on their colleagues to support the bill, it failed by 23 votes.

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Despicable Congressman from Virginia

2008-10-07T22:50:24Z

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