The health care reform battle in Washington has just had a curve ball thrown at it. If change is what was wanted then I suppose a Republican, who appeared in a disturbingly hairy centerfold that would make Robin Williams blush, occupying what many refer to as “Ted Kennedy’s seat” certainly is change. This should hopefully teach the Democrats, forced to rush health care reform because of shady GOP tactics in the Senate and House the past few months, to not rush health care reform. Wait….what?
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The great Late Night battle as told by political cartoonists.
Update: Agreement Is Expected in NBC’s Talks With O’Brien
Mr. O’Brien, who had a guaranteed contract for another two and a half years at a salary that has been reported to be $10 million to $20 million a year, is expected to get a settlement that will pay him more than $30 million. In addition, under the terms now on the table, he would win the right to start a new show at some other network, probably as early as September.
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After the Christmas Day ‘Underwear Bomber’ incident the issue of airport security is once again in the forefront. In the future full body scanners could become the norm at airports to help further thwart Al-Qaeda’s efforts to board planes. Also the issue of using racial profiling as part of the screening process is being thrown around.
Source: Cagle
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The Senate version of the health reform bill passed another important hurdle this week. As usual everyone is pissed at Obama, this time even some progressives. I suppose they do have a point, he should have used his Jedi mind tricks to force Lieberman to allow a public option bill to pass the Senate. He is the Messiah after all, surely he could have done something.