Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Black People Today and Politics

Black People Today and Politics

Video: WWII Pilot Gets Her Wings

The Women Airforce Service Pilots that served during World War II are set to receive a Congressional Gold Medal. Former WASP, Bernice “Bee” Haydu talks about her experience and meets with Holly Hutchinson, a modern-day female pilot.

Reconciliation bill will be hard for GOP to derail (AP)

AP - Democrats are tying the fate of President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul to a fast-track process that will make the bill tough for Republicans to derail in the Senate. But GOP lawmakers will still be able to force votes and make arguments that could give them ammunition for November’s congressional elections.

Reconciliation bill will be hard for GOP to derail (AP)

AP - Democrats are tying the fate of President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul to a fast-track process that will make the bill tough for Republicans to derail in the Senate. But GOP lawmakers will still be able to force votes and make arguments that could give them ammunition for November’s congressional elections.

Going on Offense With ‘Red-to-Blue’ Candidates (CQPolitics.com)

CQPolitics.com - The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, facing a tough political environment and the prospect of defending dozens of competitive seats, will announce today the first round of candidates selected for the “Red to Blue” program that targets GOP-held districts.

Going on Offense With ‘Red-to-Blue’ Candidates (CQPolitics.com)

CQPolitics.com - The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, facing a tough political environment and the prospect of defending dozens of competitive seats, will announce today the first round of candidates selected for the “Red to Blue” program that targets GOP-held districts.

Massa investigated for allegedly groping staffers

Not long after Eric Massa joined Congress in January 2009, several male staff members began to feel uncomfortable with the sexually loaded language their boss routinely used, according to accounts relayed to the House ethics committee.

Massa investigated for allegedly groping staffers

Not long after Eric Massa joined Congress in January 2009, several male staff members began to feel uncomfortable with the sexually loaded language their boss routinely used, according to accounts relayed to the House ethics committee.

J. Roberts: State of the Union "Troubling"

Chief Justice Criticizes President in Q&A With Alabama Law Students; Calls Obama’s Speech a “Political Pep Rally”

Food Aid Bypasses Somalia’s Needy, U.N. Study Finds

As much as half the food aid sent to Somalia is diverted to a web of corrupt contractors, Islamist militants and local U.N. staff, according to a report.

Attacks on Detainee Lawyers Split Conservatives

Right-leaning legal scholars have bristled at a video, produced by a group that Liz Cheney runs, that questions the loyalty of lawyers who worked for terror detainees.

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