Perhaps the most critical lawmaker at this juncture of heath care reform is Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.), the man entrusted by Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Ill.) to produce the votes for the bill’s passage. As Majority Whip, the South Carolina Democrat has been dispatched to persuade skeptical lawmakers that they shouldn’t walk away from...
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James Clyburn: We Don’t Have The Votes To Pass Health Care, But We Will
China Defends Trade Policy, Blames U.S. For Tensions
BEIJING — China sought Sunday to deflate rising pressure from the U.S. and other powers over Chinese economic policies and growing assertiveness in world affairs, with its prime minister promising cooperation to bolster the global recovery. Premier Wen Jiabao took on critics in the West who say Chinese policies lift China while keeping...
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IRS Agents Visit Sacramento Car Wash To Demand 4 Cents
It was every businessperson’s nightmare. Arriving at Harv’s Metro Car Wash in midtown Wednesday afternoon were two dark-suited IRS agents demanding payment of delinquent taxes. “They were deadly serious, very aggressive, very condescending,” says Harv’s owner, Aaron Zeff
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Is LaDainian Tomlinson Washed Up?
Filed under: Jets , Vikings , NFL Analysis For an aging running back, LaDainian Tomlinson is very popular. He’s already been told by the Vikings that he’d be running back 1A to Adrian Peterson’s No
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Chicago Cubs 2010 Primer
Filed under: Cubs , Spring Training After one of the best regular seasons in franchise history, the 2008 Cubs fizzled in the playoffs.
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Despite Track Record, True Believers Dot Cubs’ Camp
Filed under: Cubs , Spring Training MESA, Ariz.
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Injury to Wallace Comes at Wrong Time for Bobcats
Filed under: Bobcats , NBA Injuries , NBA Transactions Brash forward Gerald Wallace is known for his frequent forays to the floor; hence the nickname “Crash.” In many seasons, Wallace’s frantic style of play forces Gerald into a three-piece, leaving Charlotte without its best player. But this year, injuries haven’t been a problem...
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Don Cherry Is Not a Matt Cooke Fan
Filed under: Penguins , NHL Videos Share Had enough commentary and analysis on Matt Cooke and hits to the head? No? Good, because that was the topic of Coach’s Corner during CBC’s Hockey Night In Canada on Saturday, as Don Cherry ranted about Cooke and the NHL for not suspending him for his...
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