From Senator Barbara Boxer:
We succeeded in keeping the Stupak Amendment, a provision that would take away health insurance coverage that women already have, out of the initial Senate health care reform bill.
But we knew our opponents wouldn’t give up easily — and they’re already back.
In fact, the Senate may vote in the next few days [...]

In a statement emailed to supporters on Thanksgiving eve, Solana Beach Councilman Dave Roberts ended his campaign for the Democratic nomination for the 50th Congressional District. Roberts said the prospect of two additional children in his family left him little choice. “People all over the world are postponing their dreams for their children,” he said. ”I [...]

Tomorrow, Thanksgiving Day, Americans across the country will sit down together, count our blessings, and give thanks for our families and our loved ones.
American families reflect the diversity of this great nation. No two are exactly alike, but there is a common thread they each share.

Many critics of health reform have pointed to cost control as its Achilles heel. They maintain that, despite the promises, “bending the curve” of cost increases will prove impossible. Here is a piece by experienced Washington reporter Ron Brownstein, published by The Atlantic, that takes a close look at this issue. Brownstein’s sources say the current bill [...]

There’s little question that the federal deficit is a challenge. Economic stimulus funding and a down economy have put the deficit at record highs for the current year, and the future is not encouraging. Discipline and belt-tightening are needed, but the Congress is not very dependable in those areas. The latest idea is a commission [...]

It was close, but Majority Leader Harry Reid pulled it off, and the health reform bill will go to the Senate floor for debate. Some perspectives from Washington observers:
Calling the next play on health care
Congressional Quarterly Politics, November 22, 2009
How health care reform could fall apart
Politico.com, November 22, 2009
Where does this leave us?
Talking Points Memo, [...]

by Jess Durfee
Chair, San Diego County Democratic Party
Member, Democratic National Committee
The political ritual known as redistricting takes place at the beginning of each decade. For obvious reasons, the redrawing of legislative districts is critical to making sure Democrats get our share of representation in both houses of the California legislature. The fairness and effectiveness of [...]

Unite behind True Majority, Health Care for all Now, and US Action as they confront insurance CEO’s and their allies in Congress, deliver your petitions, and launch a national tour that will expose their friends in Congress.
Following last month’s conference in Washington DC, insurance company CEO’s are holding an even  bigger conference in Chicago where they [...]