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April 16, 2010

Tea Partiers go after Obama's 'gangster government'

WASHINGTON (AP) - "We're on to this gangster government," Rep. Michele Bachmann declared. "I say it's time for these little…
April 13, 2010

Tea Party vs. black lawmakers: The N-word feud continues

New interviews show that a much-viewed YouTube recording cited as evidence by conservatives was actually shot well after the time…
April 6, 2010

Embattled GA attorney general defends health reform in black church

ATLANTA (AP) - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Thurbert Baker is headed to one of the city's historic black churches to discuss…
April 5, 2010

Doctor turns pro-health reform patients away

VIDEO - A poster on the door of Florida urologist Dr. Jack Cassell reads: "If you voted for Obama, seek…
April 2, 2010

Right wing doctor refuses to treat Obama supporters

MOUNT DORA, Florida (AP) - The notice on Dr. Jack Cassell's Mount Dora practice says, "If you voted for Obama,…
April 2, 2010

Doctor tells Obama supporters: Go elsewhere for health care

The sign reads: "If you voted for Obama ... seek urologic care elsewhere. Changes to your healthcare begin right now,…
April 1, 2010

Obama to promote health bill's business benefits

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Obama is promoting his health overhaul's benefits for small businesses as he tries to rally public…
April 1, 2010

Barbershop Buzz: What should be next on Obama's agenda?

VIDEO - If unemployment is the next issue on Obama's to-do list, what exactly should he do to create more…
March 31, 2010

GA attorney general targeted for impeachment over health reform

ATLANTA (AP) - A Georgia lawmaker filed a resolution to impeach Democratic Attorney General Thurbert Baker for refusing to join…
March 31, 2010

Michele Bachmann: No evidence black lawmakers were harassed

Black lawmakers, including civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), reported that they had been spat on and slurred by…
March 30, 2010

Obama signs law finalizing health care, student loan reform

WASHINGTON (AP) - In this final piece of health reform, Democrats added in a restructuring of the way the government…
March 30, 2010

After string of successes, Obama signs student loan reform

VIDEO - The legislation has a wide reach. About half of undergraduates receive federal student aid and about 8.5 million…
March 29, 2010

After a week of wins, Obama turns to Afghanistan

KABUL (AP) - President Barack Obama made a secret trip to Afghanistan, turning his attention back on the war and…
March 29, 2010

Obama’s big blow to banks: Student loan reform

OPINION - This initiative would save over $60 billion dollars over 10 years by ending subsidies to commercial and private…
March 26, 2010

Threats against lawmakers spread after health vote

WASHINGTON (AP) - A fax bearing the image of a noose. Profane voice mails. Bricks thrown, a gas line cut.…
March 26, 2010

11-year-old health reform advocate on witnessing history

VIDEO - Marcelas Owens talks about his experience as he stood next to the president when he signed landmark health…
March 26, 2010

Steele’s success shouldn’t be overshadowed by Tea Party scrutiny

OPINION - Accusations of Tea Party racism are riddled with manufactured outrage and double standards
March 25, 2010

GOP can’t turn a blind eye to bigots in their midst

OPINION - Republicans cannot simply pretend that the vitriol being expressed in communities across the country is unrelated to their…
March 25, 2010

Obama on GOP’s plan to repeal reform: ‘Go for it’

VIDEO - "If they want to have that fight, we can have it. Because I don't believe the American people…
March 25, 2010

One lump of racism, or two, with your tea?

There has been much discussion since the inception of the so-called "Tea Party" movement of the fact that it is…