Starting in Loring Park, at the edge of downtown, marchers crisscross the city to show their disaproval of President Obama's Afghan War surge. I asked many along the way, "why are you here tonight?" After over an hour of marching, an intersection would be blocked, and police would move in arresting about a dozen.
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Governor Tim Pawlenty reacts to the projected budget shortfall of $1.2 Billion dollars. He said, the only way to solve it was to cut spending more. If taxes were ever overhauled, they would have to be "revenue neutral", and that he may consider retaining the LGA payments (Local Government Aid that goes to cities and counties) due at the end of December. The Governor says he is considering cuts in everything and he now wonders if education could absorb some cuts too. ... Governor Tim Pawlenty ...
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Video from the White House: Amidst all the noise over health insurance reform, Vice President Joe Biden asks the important question, Who Do You Trust? Lori Heim, MD, (President, American Academy of Family Physicians) and Rebecca Patton, MSN, RN, CNOR (President, American Nurses Association) explain why doctors and nurses are calling for reform. Distributed by Tubemogul.
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The First Lady is presented with the Official White House Christmas Tree, which this year comes from Shepherdstown, West Virginia. The 18 ½ ft Douglas-fir will arrives on the traditional horse drawn carriage to the North Portico. The tree will be on display in the Blue Room throughout the holiday season. Distributed by Tubemogul.
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For centuries, in peace and in war, in prosperity and in adversity, Americans have paused at this time of year to gather with loved ones and give thanks for lifes blessings. This week, we carry on this distinctly American tradition. All across our country, folks are coming together to spend time with family, to catch up with old friends, to cook and enjoy a big dinner and maybe to watch a little football in between. As always, we give thanks for the kindness of loved ones, for the joys of ...
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President Obama pardons the White House turkey. More at www.theuptake.org Distributed by Tubemogul.
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More at www.theuptake.org Excerpt from President Obama's Speech Magodonga Mahlangu and the organization that she helps lead -- WOZA, which stands for Women of Zimbabwe Arise, and is represented tonight by one of its founders, Jenni Williams. As a young girl raised in Matabeleland -- in the Matabeleland region of Zimbabwe in the early 1980s, Magodonga witnessed the -- I've got to make sure I get this right -- Gukurahundi massacres -- the systematic murder of many thousands of people ... WOZA ...
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More at www.theuptake.org Excerpt of President Obama's speech he key to meeting these challenges -- to improving our health and well-being, to harnessing clean energy, to protecting our security, and succeeding in the global economy -- will be reaffirming and strengthening America's role as the world's engine of scientific discovery and technological innovation. And that leadership tomorrow depends on how we educate our students today, especially in those fields that hold the promise of ...
More at www.theuptake.org Excerpt of President Obama's remarks "For example, in the export area, I just came back from a trip to Asia in which one of my highest priorities was discussing how we can increase exports into that region. If we could just increase our exports by 5 percent into that region, that would mean hundreds of thousands of well-paying jobs. And there's no reason that we can't do it. In fact, it turns out that they want our products and they want our technology, but partly ...
The Senate DFL and GOP have very different ideas on how to spur business and job growth. Senators Tom Bakk and Joe Gimse detail their plans to moderator Julie Bartkey. Sen. John Doll discusses why expanding broadband speeds statewide is critical to out-state residents. Video from MN Senate Media Services
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