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David Swanson on state single payer movements, Kucinich, and ERISA by: rossl Mon Mar 15, 2010 at 17:32:55 PDT Check this out, it's well worth it.  If you don't want to watch, there's a transcript at http://therealnews.com/t2/inde... Very informative, he talks about PA single payer for a while, among other things. Check out single payer for PA at http://healthcare4allpa.org Discuss :: (0 Comments)

BREAKING: Democrats endorse single payer! by: rossl Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 17:29:13 PST (10 am. - promoted by ek hornbeck) This is for real. When it finally came time for the Committee to meet and vote the result was almost anti-climactic. Jack Hanna, the Chair of the Rules Committee said that there that there was "great concensus in support of this resolution" and urged that the entire membership be permitted to consider it." Democratic Chair T.J. Rooney shepherded the resolution to the floor, and in seconds it was over. The resolution was passed by acclamation. There's More... :: (3 Comments, 562 words in story)

State single payer bill in PA Senate gets a hearing... because of a Republican! by: rossl Sat Dec 05, 2009 at 14:10:15 PST You didn't misread that title - SB400, the bill in the PA State Senate for statewide single payer health care, is getting some hearings because of Republican State Senator Don White.  Here in Pennsylvania, single payer isn't a partisan issue.  We've got bipartisan bills in the Senate and House with Governor Rendell's pledge to sign them if they pass. In the words of HealthCare4AllPA: The hearing will take place on December 16, from 9:00-10:30 AM in room 8E-A East Wing, located on the lower level of the Capitol building. Those in support of SB400 will have 45 minutes to present their information and arguments, and those opposed will also have 45 minutes. This is a vitally important step forward, and one of the only times in history that a state-based single payer bill has been granted a senate committee hearing. Whether you live in Pennsylvania or not, this is great news for progressives.  Follow me below the fold to find out more and see how you can help. There's More... :: (1 Comments, 698 words in story)

Remember Mischief Night? It's back, and it could get us statewide single payer in PA by: rossl Tue Oct 27, 2009 at 15:51:37 PDT (11 am. - promoted by ek hornbeck) In case you're unaware, there is currently a bill in the Pennsylvania state legislature to establish a statewide single-payer (that's something close to Medicare for all) system.  Governor Rendell has pledged to sign it if it gets to his desk, and there are currently 35 co-sponsors in the House - including 4 Republicans - and 9 co-sponsors in the Senate.  That's out of a Senate of 50 and a House of 203. This Friday, the 30th, there will be a protest at a Blue Cross/Blue Shield building in Philadelphia in support of single payer, and in my state of Pennsylvania this will have particular significance because of how close we are to real health care reform. IMPORTANT:  If you can't make it to the protest, but live in Pennsylvania, please contact your state legislators and/or the media to either thank them for their support or to urge them to support these bills (SB 400 and HB 1660).  You can do that here. There's More... :: (2 Comments, 427 words in story)

Sen. Specter and Rep. Sestak At Netroots Nation by: Something The Dog Said Sat Aug 15, 2009 at 08:56:19 PDT (11 am. Hmm... is there something else going on? - promoted by ek hornbeck) It seems there is too much to see and too many people to talk about (as well as too many Tequila and Coke's to consume) to have time to post in a timely manner form Netroots Nation. So you are getting the news kind of a day behind. Sorry about that, the Dog is only one hound and he can only do what he can do. "Originally posted at Squarestate.net" There's More... :: (3 Comments, 1156 words in story)

Action Alert in Pennsylvania: They'll take my state parks from my cold, dead hands! by: rossl Fri Jun 05, 2009 at 15:43:10 PDT (9 am. - promoted by ek hornbeck) I apologize for the short and rushed essay, but I really want you to take action (something anyone can easily do) on this issue that is near and dear to me. The Pennsylvania Senate's proposed budget, SB 850, would cut the Department of Conservation and Natural Resource's budget so much that they might have to close about 35 state parks.  With 117 state parks in PA, that's a huge chunk, and chances are there would be a state park near you closing if you live in Pennsylvania. Go below the fold to see how you can take action. There's More... :: (1 Comments, 1380 words in story)

Terry McAuliffe a fraud? No... by: rossl Thu May 28, 2009 at 19:52:27 PDT I apologize for the short and rushed essay, but I just wanted to get this story up as it's breaking.  It might turn into some kind of bigger scandal for McAuliffe because people were convicted, in part, because of the things he apparently ordered them to do. There's More... :: (3 Comments, 892 words in story)

Did I Miss Something? A Clinton Win by: CHUQ Fri Apr 25, 2008 at 02:13:20 PDT Did I fall asleep and miss something?  The media keeps saying that Clinton won Pennsylvania and will be a boost to her nomination attempt.  OK, she won and won pretty darn good, but she only get a bit more finds, not an automatic nomination,--the math does not favor her--well real math not that new math that the Clinton camp uses. Just looks like the media is determined to keep her in the race, of course she will not bitch about it.  And the media gives her every avenue to use her "new" math and make her appear to have a fighting chance--she does not, unless Obama has a complete meltdown.  I realize that she is hoping that will be handed to her on a silver platter. My problem with the reporting is that all I saw and read was telling me she should win Pennsylvania by 7-12 points.  She won by 10, but all the reporting seem to indicate that she won by a landslide or that she somehow had pulled off another upset. Look at MSNBC, they use Harold Ford, Jr as a panel person, he is a Clinton supporter but also beyond that he is the chairman of the DLC a group that is strongly behind Clinton.  I just thought that Obama had gained the lead and somehow lost it.  But all reports of the primary were as predicted, so where was the excitement? Ok, I have a problem with the media reporting on this election cycle.  IMO, they are in the tank for Clinton.  To use Clinton supporters as neutral analysis is not giving the voter a good overall view of the campaign.     Discuss :: (2 Comments)

Keep the Pressure ON by: Youffraita Sat Feb 23, 2008 at 15:27:34 PST ( - promoted by buhdydharma ) Just a note of encouragement for everybody.  Well, I found it encouraging: Finally checked my in-box today and there's an email from Sen. Bob Casey--apparently a bunch of his constituents contacted him regarding FISA and telecom immunity, and our actions worked: After careful deliberation, I voted in favor of legislation to revise and update the Foreign Intelligence and Surveillance (FISA) Act of 1978 to provide our intelligence community with the tools they need to target terrorists. This bill is not perfect, but it does improve on the legislation hurried into law last summer by the White House when it comes to strengthening civil liberties protections for Americans and enhancing judicial oversight. In updating the FISA legislation, however, we did not need to extend retroactive immunity for those telecommunications firms that may have cooperated with the administration in warrantless surveillance programs. I proudly voted for the Dodd-Feingold amendment that would strip immunity from the bill, and I am disappointed the Senate did not agree to this important change. I believe that the retroactive immunity provision is inconsistent with the protections afforded every American by our Constitution. It is my hope that, when the House and Senate conference meet to reconcile the two different bills, they will agree to narrow and limit the immunity provisions for telecommunications firms. I have been gratified to hear from so many of my constituents on this issue. Please be assured that I kept your concerns in mind as I deliberated and casted my vote. [emphasis added] There's More... :: (5 Comments, 342 words in story)