House Dems Who Could Pull the Plug on Health Care Reform. A list of Democrats in the House who might vote “no” on health care reform. Rep. Bart Stupak, D-Mich., says he knows at least 12 Democrats in the House — and there could be more — who voted for the health care bill...

Some New York City chefs and restaurant owners are taking aim at a bill introduced in the New York Legislature that, if passed, would ban the use of salt in restaurant cooking. “No owner or operator of a restaurant in this state shall use salt in any form in the preparation of any food...

The following is a copy of a letter sent by U.S. Sen. David Vitter to President Obama today… President Barack Obama The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20500 Cc: NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco Dear Mr. President and Administrator Lubchenco: I write to express sincere opposition...

Nancy Pelosi said, “But we have to pass the [health care ] bill so that you can find out what is in it.” .. REALLY?!?! Highlight any portion you want: var showHover=true; SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Nancy Pelosi said…", url: "http://www.breakdownofamerica.com/2010/03/10/nancy-pelosi-said/"...

Gov. Pat Quinn budget proposal: Borrow $4.7 billion Ballooning debt, cuts in education, services could be opening gambit in bid to raise taxes SPRINGFIELD — – Gov. Pat Quinn on Tuesday unveiled a caustic budget plan that would borrow billions of dollars to stay afloat and push even more debt...

The Obama administration is considering new environmental rules that would, in effect ban recreational fishing in the United States, according to ESPN. This move is apparently being contemplated under pressure from environmental groups. “The Obama administration will accept no more public input...

Dozens of gallons seized after ‘citizen complaint’ By DON RUSSELL & BOB WARNER Philadelphia Daily News warnerb@phillynews.com 215-854-5885 IT WAS ELIOT NESS and the Untouchables, as played by the Keystone Kops. More than a dozen armed State Police officers conducted simultaneous raids...

Since the Senate passed its version of a health overhaul on Christmas Eve, most of the debate has focused on the politics of the effort. By now, many people have forgotten — if they ever knew — what the bill would actually do. So here’s a short refresher. According to the Congressional Budget...

SENATE WARNS EMPLOYEES TO AVOID THE DRUDGE REPORT Tue Mar 09 2010 08:53:37 ET Reported by Drudge Just as the healthcare drama in the capitol reaches a grand finale, congressional officials are warning employees to avoid the DRUDGE REPORT! The Senate’s Committee on Environment and Public Works...

When health care reform passed the House in November, the vote was 220-215. Since that time, three Democrats who voted “yes” are no longer in the House (two resigned, one died). Also, the sole Republican voting “yes” has announced he will vote “no” when the Senate bill is brought to the House....