America is getting a preview of what a national health care system would be like in this country, courtesy of the bungled distribution of the H1N1 virus vaccine. Buoyed by a $16 million media blitz, the Centers for Disease Control held nearly a dozen ...
Last night’s Tea Party Express Rally was a Smash Hit, and was attended by about 500 people, who braved the cold air to see a very patriotic and entertaining performance. This group is making a second tour of America by bus, and includes some very well ...
David Harmer and John Garamendi held their solely scheduled face off last Tuesday night at the Candidate’s Forum at Saint Mary’s College in Moraga. The event was attended by about 200 people, and David had a large contingent of supporters, who were ...
All political races are not created equal. While every office is special is its own right, certain elections matter more than others. The David Harmer (R) v. John Garamendi (D) 10th Congressional District special election on November 3, 2009 is one of ...
President Obama and congressional leaders ventured into healthcare reform in a way they thought would make it most likely to succeed. At the start the president hoped to draw in those with big stakes in the system–like the insurance companies. The ...
When Brentwood’s $75M Civic Center was first being considered there were 25 general contractors who expressed interest in bidding the work. Following Brentwood’s pre-qualification process this number was reduced to 20. But on the day of the actual bid ...
The assertion that President Obama is a big spender who has increased our federal debt substantially since taking office eight months ago are simply not true. Amazingly, TV pendants say that President Obama has “doubled the deficit in one year, ...
“The public option is essential to health care reform” The introduction of health care cooperatives into the reform debate is a dangerous distraction. Health care co-ops will not increase competition in a business dominated by giant insurance companies, ...
Jeremy Cloward, Ph.D. (G – Pleasant Hill), has filed his candidate papers for the upcoming 10th Congressional District special election for the seat of Rep. Ellen Tauscher (D – Alamo), who resigned from Congress on June 27 to move to a Cabinet position. ...
To let citizens know how their hard-earned tax dollars are being used, the Contra Costa Libertarian Party (LPCCC) is urging all local Congresspersons to support HR 1207, a bill that would audit the activities of the Federal Reserve Board. The bill, ...
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