Daily Archives: December 2, 2010

Rangel censured

Representative Charles Rangel just joined the ranks of only 23 other members in history to be censured by the U.S. House. A 333 to 79 vote heavily-favored censure for the 80-year old Harlem Democrat who has been accused of 11 … Continue reading

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Tax cut extensions get pushed through the House

For those Americans who make $250,000 are less, a permeant version of the Bush Tax Cuts may become a reality. The House voted on the issue this afternoon and passed the bill with a vote of 234 to 188, with … Continue reading

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Christmas parade tonight

Don’t miss the procession tonight as the “Carols of Christmas” parade makes its way along Northwest Avenue and into the downtown quarter. People are already finding spots on the edges of the parade route, parking RVs and staking their claims … Continue reading

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Unemployment benefits may soon be axed

Not extending unemployment benefits set to expire this week for 2 million Americans would ultimately lead to a hundreds of thousands increase in unemployment numbers by the end of next year, White House representatives contended in a phone call with … Continue reading

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Huckabee attacks Republican elitism, discusses lame duck session

During an interview yesterday on the Laura Ingraham radio show, former Gov. Mike Huckabee touched on the expanded school lunch and DREAM acts, both of which he termed unnecessary tackles for the federal government, and spoke brutally of what he … Continue reading

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