U.S.
Bush Medicare plan robs seniors
November 27, 2003WASHINGTON – In a treacherous sellout of 41 million senior citizens, the Republican-controlled House and Senate narrowly approved George W. Bush’s prescription drug scam that fattens HMO and drug company profits while opening the door to...
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National Clips
November 22, 2003ATLANTA, Ga.: Patriot Act inspires dictatorships, says Carter First, former Vice President Al Gore, and now former President Jimmy Carter have condemned the Patriot Act. On Nov. 11 Carter said civil liberties have eroded in the...
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Big push to block GOP energy bill
November 22, 2003WASHINGTON – Calls resounded on Capitol Hill for senators to block enactment of the 1,000-page Energy Policy Act, a Christmas tree laden with sugarplums for the oil and gas monopolies. The House approved the energy bill...
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Seniors slam Trojan horse drug bill
November 22, 2003WASHINGTON – Senior citizens, African American, Latino and white, packed the ornate Senate Caucus Room Nov. 19 and cheered as speakers blasted a prescription drug plan that provides meager drug benefits for some senior citizens while...
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Show-Me States winning streak
November 14, 2003The Thrill and the AgonyThis week in sports by Chas Walker ‘Show-Me’ State’s winning streak The “Show-Me” State has certainly shown us some excellent pro football so far this season. The St. Louis Rams are 6...
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