New Yorkers React to Health Care Bill With Hope, Caution: PHOTO
New Yorkers are watching the outcome of the Health Care debate in Washington closely, as a new federal Health Care bill could extend coverage to 700,000 city residents who are currently living without...

Health care reform passes House, debate continues
(NECN: John Moroney) - The focus on the Health Care debate shifts to the Senate, following the passage of reform legislation Saturday night in the House, 220-215. While Congressional Democrats were celebrating Sunday, Republicans remained united in their opposition. The legislation earned the support of only one Republican. It is expected to expand Health Care coverage to 36 million people at a cost of $1 trillion.

"American Dissent, 2009, Mixed Media" [Health Care]
How are some reacting to last night's sole Republican yea vote? Like this.

Georgia Dems who voted against health bill fear costs -- and potentially, constituents
WASHINGTON -- The only two Democrats from Georgia who voted against their party's Health reform legislation in the U.

Quoted: Rep. Berkley on health care and dating
"He said, it will only take five minutes and you don't have to take your clothes off. I thought that was an interesting offer from a man... You shouldn't have to be dating a Jewish doctor in order to...

On Health Care, Obama Says "Time to Finish Job"
On Health Care, Obama Says "Time to Finish Job" | Vlad TV

Philly transit strike in 6th day; no new talks with sides divided over pension, health care
Philadelphia — Commuters in the City of Brotherly Love have been told to gear up to begin a second week of finding other ways to work following the collapse of a proposed deal to end a six-day-old strike by about 5,000 bus drivers, subway and trolley conductors and mechanics. The largest union representing workers of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority wants an independent forensic audit of pension funds. The union is also rejecting language that could reopen the...

GOP Rep: Reform vote best for district
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 (UPI) -- The lone Republican U.S. House member who voted in favor of a healthcare reform measure says it was the best decision for his New Orleans district. Rep. Joseph Cao, R-La., appearing Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union," said he didn't Care as much about his popularity within the GOP as he did for the impoverished residents of his district, who, who said, will benefit from measures within the reform bill, which passed the House on a 220-215 vote late Saturday. "I felt...

Obama says it's now Senate's turn on health care: PHOTO
Washington - President Barack Obama said Sunday it was time for the Senate to "take the baton" on Health Care reform after the House passed its plan for overhauling the nation's Health Care system. "For years we've been told that this couldn't be done," Obama said in a brief statement from the Rose Garden. "But last night the House proved different." >>Read more on the House vote on Health Care reform >>Full coverage of how the Health Care debate affects Long Island The Democratic-controlled...

Lone GOP Supporter of House Health Care Bill Defends Vote
Republican Rep. Anh "Joseph" Cao says he was standing up for his constituents with his "yes" vote on Health Care reform, citing "exploding" Health Care costs in his district and the need for more accessible Care.  Rep. Anh 'Joseph' Cao, shown here, was the only Republican to vote for Democrats' Health Care bill. (AP Photo) The only House Republican to vote for Democrats' Health Care reform bill Saturday night swiftly defended his decision, no doubt mindful that he could become a pariah of...

Aspect Medical Systems Up 86.9% Since SmarTrend's Buy Recommendation
Nov 08, 2009 (SmarTrend(R) Spotlight via COMTEX) ----SmarTrend, our proprietary pattern recognition system, called an Uptrend for Aspect Medical Systems (NASDAQ:ASPM) on August 25, 2009 at $6.54.

Philly transit strike in 6th day; no new talks
Philadelphia

Enzon Pharmaceuticals Up 8.5% Since SmarTrend's Buy Recommendation
Nov 08, 2009 (SmarTrend(R) Spotlight via COMTEX) ----SmarTrend, our proprietary pattern recognition system, called an Uptrend for Enzon Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ENZN) on September 29, 2009 at $8.28.

Hi-Tech Pharmacal Down 3% Since SmarTrend's Sell Recommendation
Nov 08, 2009 (SmarTrend(R) Spotlight via COMTEX) ----SmarTrend, our proprietary pattern recognition system, called a Downtrend for Hi-Tech Pharmacal (NASDAQ:HITK) on October 27, 2009 at $20.48.

Obama, the 'V' aliens and one silly media meta-debate: PHOTO
How many 'czars' do the Vs have?

The Ten Top (or Bottom) Moments of the Health Care Debate: PHOTO
I didn't really set out to watch the whole darn "debate" preceding yesterday's Health Care vote in the House, on one of the most beautiful days of the fall. But somehow, folding laundry with one eye on C-SPAN turned into a marathon of Notre Dame-Navy game -avoiding and "OMG, I thought he was dead"-muttering as some of the more senior (and rarely seen) members of Congress stepped to the mic. As a result, I can now state with authority that a shocking number of our elected representatives do not...

Obama Hails "Courageous Vote" on Health Bill: PHOTO
(AP Photo/Ron Edmonds) President Obama spoke to reporters Sunday afternoon in The White House Rose Garden about the House's passage of its Health Care reform bill late Saturday night and about the Iraqi parliament's approval of election legislation. At left: President Obama speaks in the Rose Garden of The White House about Health Care reform and Iraq's new electoral law after returning from Camp David Sunday. "Given the heated and often misleading rhetoric surrounding this legislation, I know...

Obama: 'Now it falls on the Senate to take the baton' and pass reform
The day after the House passed its version of a Health Care overhaul, President Barack Obama said he was “absolutely confident” that the Senate will do the same and that they will meet at The White House to sign it into law. “Now it falls on the United States Senate to take the baton and bring this effort to the finish line on behalf of the American people,” he said on Sunday to members of the press at The White House Rose Garden. “And I'm absolutely confident that they will.”

Barack Obama expects to sign health care legislation 'by end of year': PHOTO
A relieved President Barack Obama said he expected to sign Health Care legislation by the end of the year after the US House of Representatives narrowly passed a sweeping reform bill that would provide Insurance coverage to almost every American at a cost of $1.2 trillion over ten years.

Could The Senate Be A Dead End For Pelosicare?: PHOTO
Washington

Guess who?: PHOTO
Guess who? Someone uploaded pictures of a young Michael Emerson! (also known as Benjamin Linus from Lost). Apparently their dad went to high school with him. There are some interesting tidbits and more photos at the source . According to the source: "I asked my dad why Emerson was hiding his face. Apparently, he didn't like the debate team. At all. He was into acting, not debating. His mom made him stay on the team. Once, he bragged of eating a whole tube of toothpaste to get out a debate...

Aliens vs. Ninjas: PHOTO
In the last couple of years, the debate over whether ninjas or pirates would win in a battle has become increasingly heated. Well, Hollywood’s not quite ready to settle this matter for us, but they are going to give us a different ninja battle to satisfy us for a bit. Straight from Japan, a hotbed for low-budget, fairly absurd action films, comes a match-up for the ages, Aliens Versus Ninjas . The film is being brought to the screen by writer-director Seiji Chiba and action director Yuji...

Tough road ahead in Senate for health care bill - Yahoo! News
Washington – The Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed far-reaching Health Care legislation , handing President Barack Obama a hard-won victory on his chief domestic priority though the road ahead in the Senate promises to be rocky. The 220-215 vote late Saturday cleared the way for the Senate to begin a long-delayed debate on the issue that has come to overshadow all others in Congress. "The House bill is dead on arrival in the Senate," Sen. Lindsey Graham , R-S.C., said Sunday....