Christian Boone

Day: December 19, 2010

  • More good news from Congress

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    It appears one of the most shameful filibusters in recent history will be overcome, as New York’s two senators said they have the votes to pass the bill providing health care benefits and compensation to sick first responders of the 9/11 attacks. “We are on the verge of a Christmas miracle,” said Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand,…

  • Where’s the outrage when Republicans denigrate the troops?

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    Remember the furor after John Kerry told a high school audience, “You know, education, if you make the most of it, you study hard, you do your homework and you make an effort to be smart, you can do well. If you don’t, you get stuck in Iraq.” When John Kerry stands up and implies…