A View from the Right | Un-American

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Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) demonstrates how her permanent residence in her ivory tower sneering down upon the minions beneath her has affected her perspective, when she liberally accuses American citizens of having mob mentality for simply exercising their rights to free speech and expression as guaranteed by the Constitution.

Tom Perriello | Fifth District Report

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Last week, I held six “Tom in Your Town” events around the Fifth District to hear my constituents’ questions and opinions about how we can solve the health-care crisis in this country. Many people, including myself, worried that we were moving too quickly and spending too much to fix the problem, so I insisted that…

Earth Talk | Getting involved

Roddy Scheer

Dear EarthTalk: Where can I locate directories of environmental groups, businesses and jobs so that I can get involved in making a difference? – Jeanette, Carle Place, N.Y. The most comprehensive directory of environmental groups—from small to large and local to international—is provided for free online by the Washington, DC-based National Wildlife Federation. The group’s…

Senator makes the case for public option on health-care reform

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With lawmakers facing voters during the district work period this month and public passions about health care on the rise, Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, joined health care expert Jacob Hacker on a conference call with reporters today to declare their strong support for a public health insurance option to be included in any reforms. They…

News from 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

Chris Graham

Friday, Aug. 7, 2009 – Remarks by the president on the economy in the Rose Garden – Statement by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on the visit of Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada to the White House – President nominates three more U.S. attorneys – Press briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs