Healthcare Bill Passes House Panel

Healthcare Bill Passes House Panel – Despite the constant feuding between the Blue Dog Democrats and the other Democrats president Obama health care bill has managed to pass the House Energy and Commerce Committee late this evening by a vote of 31 to 28.Democratic leaders including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will be hard at work during their August recess in order to reconcile the Energy and Commerce bill with the stronger bills passed by the Ways and Means and Education and Labor committees on July 17.Energy and Commerce Chairman Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) said:
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Buckler Beer:Obama Beer Summit

Buckler Beer:Obama Beer Summit – Buckler Beer/Beer Summit videos can be viewed below.President Barack Obama,Vice President Joe Biden,Harvard Professor,Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Police Sergeant James Crowley all sat down on the lawn of the Oval Office today for various beers to calm down the tension that was in the air since the scholar was arrested.President Obama said after the “beer summit” with Sergeant James Crowley and Henry Louis Gates Jr.:

“I am thankful to Professor Gates and Sergeant Crowley for joining me at the White House this evening for a friendly, thoughtful conversation. Even before we sat down for the beer, I learned that the two gentlemen spent some time together listening to one another, which is a testament to them. I have always believed that what brings us together is stronger than what pulls us apart. I am confident that has happened here tonight, and I am hopeful that all of us are able to draw this positive lesson from this episode.”

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Colin Powell On Larry King

Colin Powell On Larry King – Colin Powell appeared on Larry King’s show this evening where he talked about the Henry Louis Gates drama and revealed that he has suffered from racial profiling “many times”.The former Secretary of State Colin said:

I’m saying that Skip, perhaps in this instance, might have waited a while, come outside, talked to the officer, and that might have been the end of it. I think he should have reflected on whether or not this was the time to make that big a deal. But, he’s just home from China, just home from New York. All he wanted to do was get to bed.His door was jammed. And so he was in a mood where…

Powell added:
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Michelle Malkin Culture Of Corruption

Michelle Malkin Culture Of Corruption – Michelle Malkin has a new book out called “Culture of Corruption,” where the blogger claims that Obama’s staff/administration is corrupt.
The former Fox commentator revealed that the president has abused power numerous times and has had dozens of corrupt dealings.Here is an excerpt of Michelle Malkin’s “Culture of Corruption”:
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Sarah Palin Steps Down Video

Sarah Palin resigned on Sunday,as the governor of the state of Alaska.Although her future plans are unclear,some say she is going to build a right-of-center coalition for the 2012 presidential election.Before she left,Palin once more attacked the media,saying:

“How about, in honor of the American soldier, you quit makin’ things up?”

You can watch a video on the matter,after the jump.
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Confidence In Obama Around the World

Confidence In Obama Around the World – A new survey taken in 25 countries has revealed that America’s favorability ratings are at an all time thanks to Obama.Compared to 2007 when Bush was president the world now has a good image and great confidence in the United States especially in Western Europe,Latin America, Africa and Asia.
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Lou Dobbs VS Southern Poverty Law Center

CNN’s very own Lou Dobbs has joined the “birther” movement and is pushing the idea that President Obama is not an American citizen by saying:

“I’m starting to think we have a document issue. You suppose he’s un… no, I won’t even use the word undocumented, it wouldn’t be right.”

Dobbs comments do not sit very well with the Southern Poverty Law Center, which is a major civil rights group, who is asking that CNN President Jon Klein fire the commentator.Southern Poverty Law Center president wrote:
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Obama On Henry Louis Gates Arrest

Obama On Henry Louis Gates Arrest – President Obama is in hot water after saying that the police officer “acted stupidly” for arresting his friend Henry Louis Gates who is an African American.The president of the Cambridge Police Patrol Officer’s Association Stephen Killion is upset at Obama’s statement and said:

“That was totally inappropriate. I am disgraced that he is our commander-in-chief. He smeared the good reputation of the hard-working men and women of the Cambridge Police Department. It was wrong to do. It was disgraceful.”

Officer Sgt. James Crowley who arrested the Harvard Professor added:

“I support the president of the United States 110 percent. I think he was way off base wading into a local issue without knowing all the facts as he himself stated before he made that comment.”

Obama may be in a pickle according to Alan J. McDonald who is the lawyer for Crowley’s union, Cambridge Police Superior Officers Association:

“I suspect that when the full picture comes out, he will regret the remarks he made.”

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Gordon Liddy On Birther Conspiracy Video

Gordon Liddy was on Hardball this evening where he attempted in vain to defend the Birthers who believe that President Barack Obama was not born in the United States.The Watergate conspirator and conservative radio host had a very tough interview with Chris Matthews and you can watch the clip below.
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Obama Press Conference July 22

Obama Press Conference July 22 – President Obama had a primetime news conference to push his health-care reform this evening where he said:

This isn’t about me. I have great health insurance, and so does every Member of Congress. This debate is about the letters I read when I sit in the Oval Office every day, and the stories I hear at town hall meetings… This debate is not a game for these Americans, and they cannot afford to wait for reform any longer. They are counting on us to get this done. They are looking to us for leadership. And we must not let them down. We will pass reform that lowers cost, promotes choice, and provides coverage that every American can count on. And we will do it this year.

Obama’s Press Conference July 22 full video is below.
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