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Rep. Mike McIntyre (D-N.C.)

Rep. McIntyre one of three Democrats to vote to repeal health care law

By | 01.19.11 | 6:21 pm

U.S. Rep. Mike McIntyre of North Carolina was one of three Democrats to vote Wednesday for the repeal of the federal health care law, The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The vote count came to 245-189, with all Republicans voting for repeal.

Democrats Dan Boren (Okla.) and More…

Blue Dog Leader Hardens Opposition to Public Option

By | 09.08.09 | 1:29 pm

Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) had said throughout the August recess that the outcome of this year’s health reform debate will likely hinge on lawmakers’ individual experiences with the sometimes-rowdy town hall forums that marked the break.

In the case of Rep. Mike Ross (D-Ark.), Grassley hit the nail on the More…

Groups Attacking Opponents of Climate Change Bill

By | 05.26.09 | 4:00 pm

It may not feel that way, but yes, there are other things happening today outside of the realm of Supreme Court nominations.

For instance, a coalition including veterans advocates, labor unions and an environmental group has begun running television ads blasting several House lawmakers for voting last week against More…