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Charles Kaiser | WikiLeaks, Obama and Beck
Charles Kaiser, The Sidney Hillman Foundation
Excerpt: "Ever since the first batch of secret cables was published, there has been no shortage of 'experts' who have proclaimed their certainty about the effects of their publication - and an equally large number of commentators thrilled by the size of this gigantic wrench, aimed at the heart of American diplomacy in every corner of the globe. But the truth is, it will be a very long time before we know all the consequences of this act of anarchy."
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Robert Reich | This Week's Words and Deeds
Robert Reich, Robert Reich's Blog
Excerpt: "But the President's tax deal makes it harder for the United States to get back on top. By extending the Bush tax cuts to the wealthy, shrinking the estate tax, and freezing discretionary spending (on everything except defense), he's leaving almost nothing for education and infrastructure."
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Los Angeles Times | The State of Estates
Los Angeles Times | Editorial
Intro: "Washington's compromise on estate taxes provides an unnecessary handout to a few thousand wealthy families."
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Republicans Block US Health Aid for 9/11 Workers
Raymond Hernandez, The New York Times
The report begins: "Republican Senators blocked Democratic legislation on Thursday that sought to provide medical care to rescue workers and others who became ill as a result of breathing in toxic fumes, dust and smoke at the site of the 9/11 World Trade Center attack."
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HOMEPAGE VIDEO:
Keith Olbermann: Obama Turned His Back on His Base


http://www.readersupportednews.org/video/4-video/4208-keith-olbermann-obama-turned-his-back-on-his-base