Monthly Archives: April 2010

Immigration reform is at the head of the line. In the past week President Obama spoke with five Republican Senators (Brown, Murkowski, Lugar, Le Mieux and Gregg) about immigration reform and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid told Charles Schumer and … Continue reading →

Because our newspaper doesn’t tell us: Recent Senate Votes Continuing Extension Act of 2010 – Vote Passed (59-38, 3 Not Voting) The Senate passed this measure that would extend for two months federal unemployment benefits, flood insurance programs, increased payment … Continue reading →

(Sent out by Portside and forwarded to me by Gene Rupel, publisher of the Jackrabbit News) Long read, but so well stated. The Republicans Are Like Frat Boys in Animal House Reckless, anarchic and strident, the American right is living … Continue reading →

George Soros, in his latest book: …the puncturing of the subprime bubble in 2007 set off the explosion of a super-bubble, much as an ordinary bomb sets off a nuclear explosion… What made the super-bubble so peculiar was the role … Continue reading →

Well, the President has signed a most significant Arms Reduction Treaty. I believe the Senate is next in line to approve or reject the treaty as per the Constitution. Do you think the Republicans will vote in favor of what … Continue reading →

As the historic legislation on health care reform was passed, we find out a local person has been charged for making threats against Sen Patty Murray. By Associated Press A Yakima man has been charged with threatening to kill Sen. … Continue reading →