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Blue Dogs: The Special Interest Pets

Joe Conason / Truthdig Jul 23, 2009 Fiscal conservative is one of those terms used by politicians of all sorts to describe themselves, without any real justification. That phrase is often used to mislead the public about the priorities and policies favored by those who claim to embody budgetary prudence.Fiscal conservative is one of those terms used by politicians to describe themselves, without any real justification. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

House Plan Taxes the Rich to Insure the Poor

Staff / Truthdig Jul 15, 2009 Nancy Pelosi and her fellow progressive Democrats in the House have opened a can of health care whoop-ass that's sure to drive Republicans and conservative Democrats nuts. The House bill, unveiled Tuesday, would tax the rich and businesses that skimp on health care coverage, provide a public option and require everybody to be covered. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Senate Gives Budget Plan the Go-Ahead

Staff / Truthdig Apr 3, 2009 Although the congressional GOP contingent wanted nothing to do with it, President Barack Obama's $3.53 trillion budget package made the Senate cut on Thursday evening, passing with a 55-43 vote. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Dems Divided Over War Spending

Staff / Truthdig Mar 21, 2007 House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Majority Whip James Clyburn are having a hell of a time convincing rebellious Democrats to support the new Iraq spending bill. Conservative "blue dogs" don't like the readiness requirements and withdrawal timetable, while House progressives object to spending "another dollar or another dime to support this war." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )