Pawlenty focuses on health care in Iowa speech
Des Moines (AP) - As Congress begins voting on Health Care reform, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty urged Republican activists on Saturday to use public anger over the issue as the linchpin of their battle to return to power. Pawlenty singled out President Barack Obama at a big Republican fundraiser at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, his first visit to the state since the 2008 Elections. "On the night that he won the Iowa caucuses, he promised to bring Republicans and Democrats together to pass needed...

2010 elections: Democratic fears, Republican hopes
Oh, how the tables have turned. Nervous Democrats are on defense and emboldened Republicans sense opportunity heading into 2010 and the midterm Elections. It was just three years ago that the GOP lost the House and Senate as well as governors' races in a cross-country Democratic wave. Now, with most states under their control and comfortable majorities in Congress, Democrats must protect far more seats than Republicans: 19 governors' mansions, 17 Senate seats and as many as 60 House districts in...

CRITICAL CONDITION:House, Senate health care bills detailed
Here is a comparison of the three Health Care bills before Congress, including one by House Democrats and an alternative by House Republicans. In the Senate, Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., is finalizing legislation merging the work of two committees and making other changes. The Senate Democrats' bill has not yet been made public, so some specifics are unknown. ------ The House Democratic bill (Affordable Health Care for America Act): WHO'S COVERED: About 96 percent of legal residents under...

GOP Rep.: -Democratic bill requires the government to encourage suicide'
With today's much anticipated vote on the House Health Care bill, liberal blogger-political activist Mike Stark decided to speak with a few Republican members of Congress as they made their way around the Hill today for a last minute anti-healthcare reform rally. "I wanted to know how many of them knew

House passes health care bill on close vote
In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark Health Care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the Insurance industry. Republican opposition was nearly unanimous. The 220-215 vote cleared the way for the Senate to begin a long-delayed debate on the issue that has come to overshadow all others in Congress. A triumphant Speaker Nancy Pelosi likened the legislation to the...

House passes health care bill
Washington - In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark Health Care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the Insurance industry. Republican opposition was nearly unanimous. The 220-215 vote cleared the way for the Senate to begin debate on the issue that has come to overshadow all others in Congress. A triumphant Speaker Nancy Pelosi likened the legislation to the...

Health care bill clears House by narrow margin; legislation now moves to the Senate
Washington — In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark Health Care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the Insurance industry. Republican opposition was nearly unanimous. The 220-215 vote cleared the way for the Senate to begin a long-delayed debate on the issue that has come to overshadow all others in Congress. A triumphant Speaker Nancy Pelosi likened...

House passes health care bill on close vote
In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark Health Care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the Insurance industry. Republican opposition was nearly unanimous. The 220-215 vote cleared the way for the Senate to begin a long-delayed debate on the issue that has come to overshadow all others in Congress. A triumphant Speaker Nancy Pelosi likened the legislation to the...

Denny Hastert hits the fundraising circuit
Ethan Hastert Hastert was in Washington earlier this week for the unveiling of his father's portrait.

Shadegg baby prop fails, healthcare passes House: PHOTO
Hey, look at the idiocy of Republican Congressman John Shadegg, holding up a 7-month-old baby on the floor of the House of Representatives as a ridiculous prop to try and thwart Health Care reform. Maddie believes this… Maddie knows that… Blah, blah, blah. Maddie is not even a year old, and has no idea why this joker won’t just let her find the off switch to the microphone so she won’t have to listen to his silly nonsense any longer. Some day Maddie is going to grow up...

US House approves health care reform bill
Washington, Nov 8: The House of Representatives approved a Health Care reform bill on Saturday night, Nov 7, that may lead millions of Americans gaining Health Insurance. House members voted 220-215 for a $1.1 trillion, 10-year plan to extend Health coverage to 36 million Americans. The bill stipulates that all Americans have to obtain Health Insurance and creates a government-backed Insurance plan, popularly known as a 'Public Option'. Republicans have been united in their opposition to the...

Pawlenty Delivers Keynote Speech at GOP Dinner in Iowa
Minn. Gov. Tim Pawlenty singled out President Obama during a Republican fundraiser in Iowa as many see Pawlenty as a possible 2012 presidential candidate. Des Moines, Iowa -- As Congress begins voting on Health Care reform, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty urged Republican activists on Saturday to use public anger over the issue as the linchpin of their battle to return to power. Pawlenty singled out President Barack Obama at a big Republican fundraiser at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, his first visit...

Pawlenty Rallies GOP Party in Iowa: PHOTO
Des Moines, Iowa (AP) -- As Congress begins voting on Health Care reform, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty urged Republican activists on Saturday to use public anger over the issue as the linchpin of their battle to return to power.

Pawlenty Delivers Keynote Speech at GOP Dinner in Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa -- As Congress begins voting on Health Care reform , Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty urged Republican activists on Saturday to use public anger over the issue as the linchpin of their battle to return to power. Pawlenty singled out President Barack Obama at a big Republican fundraiser at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, his first visit to the state since the 2008 Elections. "On the night that he won the Iowa caucuses, he promised to bring Republicans and Democrats together to pass a...

Thousands walk in fundraiser to house the homeless
At least 5,000 people took a stand against Homelessness today by participating in United Way's third annual HomeWalk. The 5K walk, which raises money for housing, took place in the Exposition Park area. Mobile billboards along the route displayed statistics about Homelessness and stories about people United Way has helped. Proceeds from the walk go toward a variety of programs to provide short-term rental Subsidies and permanent housing to the homeless. Today's event drew 1,000 more...

Meet Liam Gallagher, the footie star
London, November 08 - ANI: Rock star Liam Gallagher recently showed his soccer skills, when he took to the football field playing for bankrupt Berkhamsted FC in a fund-raising game. A strong crowd of 200 people cheered the former Oasis frontman, as his side won 5-3 against the Arcadia Group at their own Hertfordshire ground. "We recently refurbished Liam's house and I asked him to play. It was great to see everyone's faces when he came, the Sun quoted Paul Smith, boss of club sponsor...

Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast Announce Fall Nut Sale Boothing November 6th-November 22nd
Annual Girl Scout Financial Literacy Fundraiser Provides Delicious Nuts and Snacks, Along with Development for Girls and Support for Programs      VENTURA, CA, November 08, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast today announced the kick-off of its annual Nut Sale booth fundraiser in partnership with Ashdon Farms to provide ten varieties of delicious nuts and snacks in resealable cans and decorative tins for $5 each. The Nut Sale is one of...

Penang to hold world's biggest pillow fight for charity
Kuala Lumpur, Nov 8 (ANI): Penang is all set to hold the world's largest pillow fight for a benefit cause on November 21. Nearly 4,500 people are expected to batter one another with pillows in the event, which will raise funds for the Children's Protection Society, SPCA Penang and St Nicholas Home. The open stage at the Penang Times Square will host the gala titled, Fight for a Good Cause - World's Largest Pillow Fight Guinness World Record Attempt. The event is slated to begin at 10am. Tickets...

Chris Evert: “I miss Greg!”: PHOTO
Chris Evert, Saturday night at the Boca Resort (Michele Sandberg/Special to Page2Live) Just a month after Tennis legend Chris Evert said she was “fine” with her split from her husband of 18 months, Aussie golfer Greg Norman , Evert told Page2Live that she misses the Great White Shark. Looking elegant in a red dress, Evert made the startling admission Saturday night at the Boca Raton Resort, as she walked into the gala of her fund-raising tennis tournament. She was asked: “Are...