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Sen. Dorgan: KBR Still Using Burn Pits

University of New Mexico/Talk Radio News Service

By Laura Smith, University of New Mexico-Talk Radio News Service
According to Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.), who chairs the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, military contractor Kellogg, Brown, and Root [KBR] is continuing to dispose of waste in Iraq using burn pits that reportedly give off toxic fumes.
“The Army and the contractor in charge of this waste [...]

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November 6, 2009 | No Comments

GOP Women Discuss Merits Of Republican Health Bill

University of New Mexico/Talk Radio News Service

Female GOP members of the House explain a few of the provisions within the Republicans’ healthcare plan, and argue that the Democrats’ plan is bad for Americans.

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November 6, 2009 | No Comments

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  • Texas Republican: Stimulus Is Failing
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  • Long Road To Labor Market Recovery Says New York Democrat
  • Stimulus Helping Greatly Says Obama
  • Obama Remarks On Fort Hood Shootings, Cautions Against Speculation
  • 10.2% Unemployment Much Higher Than Obama Originally Predicted It Would Be
  • Latest Unemployment Numbers Show That Stimulus Isn’t Working
  • States Can’t Afford Democrats’ Health Care Bill Says Ohio Congressman
  • Americans More Concerned With Jobs Than Healthcare Says Ohio Congressman
  • Each Job Created By Stimulus Is Costing The Average Taxpayer $248,000
  • House Healthcare Bill Is Not The Reform Americans Want
  • Ft. Hood Shooting A “Disaster” Says Ohio Congressman
  • Boxer Extends Hand To GOP On Climate Bill, Inhofe Accepts It
  • Conyers Wants Greater Accuracy On Suspected Terrorist Information
  • Harkin: Senate Can Cut Health Care Costs With Prevention And Wellness
  • Sen. Harkin: Republican Gubernatorial Victories Will Not Impact National Issues