The coming week: Legislative Edition, Chapter 4 – Tuesday

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Posted by Craig McDermott Because of some unexpected developments, I wasn't able to do a complete examination of this week's committee schedule, nor was I able to visit the lege on Monday (missing some interesting happenings like Sen. Jonathan Paton's resignation from the Senate in order to run for Congress, and Tom Horne's demonstration of … Read more

McCain’s revisionist history lie about the TARP bailout

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Posted by AzBlueMeanie: This morning the Arizona Republic reported on comments made by Sen. John McCain during a meeting with the Editorial Board. Sen. John McCain: I was misled on bailout: [S]enator McCain says he was misled by then-Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. McCain said the pair assured him that … Read more

Horne and McCain: separated at birth?

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by David Safier No, I don't see any physical resemblance between Horne and McCain. It's just that the two of them are becoming equally addlepated in their quests to appeal to crazy-base right wing voters. They've both turned into walking, talking Saturday Night Live skits. I won't detail McCain's latest tacks to the right. To … Read more

Rep. Grijalva would “enthusiastically support” Obama’s health care proposal with a public option

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Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Press release from Rep. Raúl Grijalva: I Would 'Enthusiastically Support' Obama's Proposal If It Had A Public Option: "I appreciate the president working to move the health care agenda forward. Given the gridlock produced by constant Republican obstructionism, the White House's continued effort to reach a meaningful solution is welcome. The president's plan … Read more