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Injecting Obamacare into economy will hurt -- a lot
It's difficult to catalogue all the negative impacts of Obamacare in one place. Nevertheless, my readers deserve to know a few of the uglier details as the new year rings in one of the most expensive, convoluted policy experiments in American history....
Tags: Labor Legislation, Employment, Justice System, U.S. Congress, Marketing
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Winning ugly -- Obama and the fiscal cliff
By all accounts, President Barack Obama won the fiscal cliff showdown. Why anyone would take much pride in this kind of "win" is beyond me. It's a bit like being the least filthy toddler in the mud pit. One of the main reasons Mr. Obama won, according...
Tags: Elections, Republican Party, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, White House
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'Fiscal cliff' deal approved, avoiding tax increases, spending cuts
A bipartisan plan to avoid federal spending reductions and tax increases that would hit Maryland especially hard won final approval Tuesday night in the House of Representatives even as outside groups warned that the bill would simply delay difficult...
Tags: Baltimore County, U.S. Congress, Barack Obama, John Boehner, Public Employees
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Congress readies for next fight over federal pay
Congressional Republicans are stepping up their rhetoric on federal employee pay, positioning the issue as a central bargaining chip in negotiations next month over raising the debt ceiling and keeping the government open. House GOP leaders will hold...
Tags: Patrick J. Toomey, Labor Markets, U.S. Congress, Barack Obama, Unemployment
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For Democrats, unity and its pitfalls
It's hard to recognize the Democratic Party these days. In recent decades, it's been a divided, brawling tribe. But this year, Democrats are one big, happy family. Sure, there was grumbling from the left over President Barack Obama's agreement to keep...
Tags: Elections, Interior Policy, Republican Party, Gun Control, U.S. Congress
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Republicans won't be the only ones blamed if we go over the fiscal cliff
We are accustomed to the opprobrium columnist Thomas Schaller heaps on all things Republican. However, his most recent rant on who's to blame for the fiscal cliff deserves further reflection ("Crisis they created catches up with Republicans," Dec. 12)....Tags: Republican Party, Economic Indicator, Barack Obama, Government Health Care, John Boehner
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Brain-lock inside the Beltway
It's at times like this I'm ashamed to admit I live inside the Beltway. Well, that's probably not specific enough since I'm usually ashamed to admit I live inside the Beltway. Still, the second you try to explain the stupidity of this "fiscal cliff"...
Tags: Elections, Parties and Movements, Democratic Party, Republican Party, U.S. Senate
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The GOP's negotiating strategy
Rep. Eric Cantor, the number two Republican in the Congress, has now joined his leader, House Speaker John Boehner, in calling for President Barack Obama's health reform law to be put on the table in the debate over how to avoid the fiscal cliff....Tags: Parties and Movements, Democratic Party, Petroleum Industry, Pikesville, Republican Party
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Congressional candidate profiles
MEET THE CANDIDATES When Marylanders head to the polls Nov. 6, they will elect members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives in addition to casting their ballots for president. Dozens of people are running for a chance to represent the...Tags: Rand Paul, Wake Forest University, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Pharmaceuticals, Pat Roberts
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Letter: Evidence of Obama Administration's failings and flaws is abundant
The writer ("Writer's attack on president parrots right-wing talking points," letter, July 26), in characterizing my criticism of President Obama and his administration as "right-wing talking points," did not dispute anything I said. She made the...Tags: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Solyndra LLC, Barack Obama, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Political Corruption
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Letter: Obama critic failed to do his homework
On Aug. 2, William McCollum attempted to "inform" us about President Obama's missteps ("For those less well-informed, here's list of Obama's missteps," letter). Unfortunately, McCollum apparently did not do his homework. So many allegations, so little...Tags: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Civil and Public Service, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Government Health Care
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Ignore distractions, focus on deficit
With Rep. Todd Akin of Missouri refusing to leave the race for the U.S. Senate seat, the distractions are guaranteed to keep coming ("Akin fights on, says he's 'standing on principle,'" Aug. 23). Despite his apologies and retraction, and despite...Tags: Abortion, Elections, Republican Party, Sonia Sotomayor, Justice System
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