Water Cooler Archive: June 2009
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So much for hoping that the changes in the mortgage rules would only be a one time problem
Did anyone really believe that the Chrysler and GM bankruptcy cases wouldn't create precedents? Published June 13 2009
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Gillibrand maintains anti-tax stance for farms on EPA proposal
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, D-NY, remains firm against taxing farmers for livestock methane emissions Published June 12 2009
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Abortion debate heats up on tonight's O'Reilly Factor
Fox News Channel's Bill O'Reilly's debate with Salon.com's Joan Walsh evolves into a nasty shouting match centering on abortion. Published June 12 2009
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A clunker for clunkers
Congress is pursuing yet another costly, populist message bill that would provide vouchers up to $4500 for people to buy or lease a new and more fuel efficient vehicle than one traded in. Published June 9 2009
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NBC's Today has fun with Obama's teleprompter
NBC's Today show pokes fun at President Obama's teleprompter use. Published June 8 2009
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GOP seizes control of New York State senate
GOP seizes control of New York State Senate after two Democratic legislators help oust the Democratic majority leader during a vote on Monday. Published June 8 2009
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Florida high school students recite lord's prayer at graduation
Almost 400 Florida high school students defied the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), when they all stood up and recited the Lord's Prayer during their graduation ceremony. Published June 8 2009
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Liberal black journalist attacks Obama for continuing Bush era policy
President Obama's liberal base seems to be turning on him. The administration is continuing a Bush era policy that is not sitting well with some on the left. Published June 7 2009
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Obama drops key clause in Jerusalem embassy memo
Trying to slip past the weekend press deadlines, the Obama administration released a major policy shift regarding Jerusalem late Friday. The new approach is sure to please the Palestinians and their supporters. Published June 5 2009
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Weak numbers for Obama from Rasmussen
Rasmusssen's Daily Presidential Tracking Poll shows President Obama's approval rating is dipping. Published June 5 2009
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Annual liberal conference lacks energy this year
After taking the White House and having majorities in both the House and Senate, Democrats are finding it difficult to rally their own base since the close of the 2008 election. Published June 4 2009
