Technorati Tags: Politics, unions, H.R. 676, Congressman John Conyers, health insurance, single payer, Laidlaw, Amalgamated Transit Union
Transit workers in Sioux Falls, South Dakota face an uncertain future as the deadline of their contract with Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc. is set to expire. Members of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1356 have been working under an extension [...]
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Oh man, these people definitely fit the description of Dooker!
Peace & solidarity,
CHC
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Max Blumenthal’s video, Generation Chickenhawk: With The College Republicans, filmed at the College Republican national convention show us their true colors. All of the National Guard members who put off their college to fulfill their obligation should see this. Former Texas Congressman Tom Delay (what a role model) spoke at the convention and has some [...]
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What a way to start the day. This morning’s Star Tribune had a picture and story of sixth district Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, GOP, on the front page. I just about choked on my morning coffee. Why the Strib feels obligated to do a touchy-feely piece about Shrub’s biggest groupie is perplexing. Her recent trip to [...]
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Patrick Fitzgerald, the U.S. Attorney who prosecuted former White House aide Scooter Libby, appeared on the National Public Radio show “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me” today. He participated in the radio shows “Not MY Job” segment and there were plenty of Scooter jokes and references. You can listen to the show on my Podcasts page. The Fitzgerald [...]
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Posted in Bob Dylan, music on July 20, 2007 | 1 Comment »
I often visit CNET’s Download.com for free music that I can listen to and download. There is a wide variety of music available from well known artists and many new and obscure artists. Bob Dylan’s new album, Modern Times was recently reviewed. Listen to three of Dylan’s new songs here.
Put your ear-buds in if your boss is watching.
Peace & solidarity,
CHC
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Posted in Uncategorized on July 18, 2007 | No Comments »
Ok, so how about we do an interactive activity. If you would like to suggest a candidate for Big Dooker, use the comments section and give a brief description of the reasons the person is deserving of the title. Previous honoree’s have been John McCain, Alberto Gonzales, Joe Lieberman, Minnesota’s Governor Tim Pawlenty and Commissioner of [...]
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How about that for a catchy post title? I have been working, sleeping and this weekend I cut a hole in my roof. Not much time for sharing my wit and wisdom. Here are a few things that deserve comment or at least a mention:
Minnesota’s GOP Senator Norm Coleman says the U.S. presence in Iraq will [...]
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“It’s to late for us, but it isn’t to late for our children and grandchildren to have a better life”.
Those are the emotional words of Mary Stodola of Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota as she testified before legislators at a public hearing on June 28 in Mountain Iron regarding the Minnesota Department of Health’s withholding of information about asbestos [...]
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Posted in roses on July 8, 2007 | No Comments »
Stop and smell the roses.
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