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...surprisingly, there's a lot of support for the most generous of the plans. Ron Pollack, the executive director of Families USA, a nonprofit, non-partisan organization based in Washington D.C. that advocates "high-quality, affordable healthcare for all Americans," issued a statement supporting the House Democrats' $800 billion plan. Does this vote of confidence come at the exclusion of other plans? "Certainly to the exclusion of the GOP plan," says Families USA spokesperson Jennifer Laudano, who adds there are simply "too many holes" in the House Republicans' proposal. The AARP, the nation's largest lobbying group for seniors...
...While no one is exactly sure what the outcome of this investigation will be - the appointment of an independent counsel? a bone-dry memo? searing partisan accusations? the public shaming of former FBI director Louis Freeh? - its very existence appeals to Americans' sense of frustration, especially as new revelations of lapses surface. Everyone, including the President, the public and each member of the congressional panel wants to know: how did so much crucial information slip through our intelligence channels? And how in the world can we keep that from happening again...
...welfare reform bill passed by the House of Representatives on May 16 has serious flaws surrounding it—both in its content and in the partisan, heavy-handed way it was passed. Though some of the job-creation programs for welfare recipients are worthwhile, the Senate should make several substantive amendments...
Welfare remains a vital part of America’s social responsibility. The arguments over proper reforms should be undertaken in a collegial manner where the well-being of those in need, not party politics, dominates the discussion. Another rabidly partisan display in the Senate, as occurred in 1996, would only detract from the important work at hand—to improve and strengthen the American welfare system...
...Reasonable people should work for a peacefully negotiated solution, and not single out Israel for partisan attack,” the petition reads...