November 2009 Progress Reports
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Thanksgiving -- 27 Reasons To Give Thanks,
November 25, 2009
Special Thanksgiving Edition
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POVERTY -- Remembering Those Less Fortunate,
November 24, 2009
This Thursday, many Americans will sit down with friends and family to enjoy a hearty meal.
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Health Care -- Proceeding To Debate,
November 23, 2009
On Saturday night, the Senate voted along party lines to overcome a Republican filibuster and proceed with debate on historic health care legislation.
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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS -- Pacific Power,
November 20, 2009
Today, President Obama returns from a nine-day trip to East Asia where he visited Japan, Singapore, China, and South Korea.
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Health Care -- The New Senate Health Bill,
November 19, 2009
Last night, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) released the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
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Terrorism -- Building Momentum To Close Guantanamo,
November 18, 2009
One of the worst legacies of the Bush administration is the use of the military prison facility at Guantanamo Bay to house terrorism suspects.
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Terrorism -- Faith In Our Justice System,
November 17, 2009
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Immigration -- The Road To Reform,
November 16, 2009
Last Friday at the Center for American Progress, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano delivered her first comprehensive remarks on immigration policy.
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Economy -- Sick At Work,
November 13, 2009
The U.S. is currently the only developed nation that does not require some paid sick leave for workers. -
Veterans -- Bearing The Burdens Of Battle,
November 12, 2009
The tragedy at Fort Hood highlighted some of the serious issues facing veterans.
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Health Care -- Stomping On Women's Rights ,
November 10, 2009
On Saturday, one Republican joined 219 Democrats in the House of Representatives to pass sweeping health care reform legislation.
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National Security -- Dealing With Iran,
November 9, 2009
The nuclear deal has become a major point of political contention among the Iranian leadership.
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RADICAL RIGHT -- A Rally For No Solution,
November 6, 2009
Several thousand right-wing activists chanting "kill the bill!" descended on the West Lawn of the Capitol yesterday.
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ENERGY -- Dithering On The Climate Crisis,
November 5, 2009
In June, the House of Representatives passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act to "for the first time put a price on carbon emissions" in the United States.
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Election -- Translating Yesterday's Results,
November 4, 2009
In the run up to yesterday's off-year elections, conservatives sought to cast the high-profile contests as a referendum on President Obama's first year in office.
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Immigration -- Arpaio's Abuse Of Power,
November 3, 2009
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has been "using his position to settle political vendettas" against those who have been critical of his controversial tactics.
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HEALTH CARE -- The Details Of Reform,
November 2, 2009
On Thursday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) unveiled the re-tooled Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962).
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