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The debate over President Obama's top domestic priority is escalating as Congress takes a month-long recess. Several lawmakers have been booed, jeered, and occasionally cheered by protesters on their home turfs at town hall meetings on health care reform. Are the Democrats ever gonna get the hint?
Audio|Thu, 6 Aug 2009|More from Howie Carr
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“…of the Obama White House who this week floated the possibility of middle class taxes to pay for their deficit. Talk -- of the states don't exist. Factoring in the -- millionaire hat help surtax. That …”
“…federal tax increases starting with the wealthiest. But threatening to engulf the middle class. . The harder the White House and the Democrats push this idea the worse it could get for them. Americans may have arrived …”
Townhall "Mobs"
On Sunday, furious Philadelphians shouted down Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter and Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius at a health-care town-hall meeting.
Audio|Wed, 5 Aug 2009|More from Howie Carr
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“…town hall protesters. As the quote angry and nor easy well dressed middle class people and pinks and line the brooks Brothers brigade. They don't look like rich people but they certainly in my -- people …”
Here and Now for Monday, August 3, 2009
On today's podcast — the Obama administration pushes for health insurance reform; planning U.S. withdrawl from Iraq; attending community college classes at midnight; the Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act; the Red Orchestra and its fight against Hitler.
Audio|Mon, 3 Aug 2009|More from PRI: Here & Now Podcast
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“…he would not that the president would not raise taxes on the middle class Tim Geithner said. They'll that that's just not possible right now that that a broad based tax hike on the middle class is something that the administration is considering is something that's on the table but despite what the president said during the campaign. …”
“…able to say the entire health care reform is just about. The middle class and and wealthy Americans bearing the burden of the uninsured so how much his team missed getting up that message however when …”
Obama celebrates enactment of GI Bill
President Barack Obama says helping U.S. service members and veterans continue their education is not only an investment in their future but in the country's future as well.
Audio|Mon, 3 Aug 2009|More from WBZ's More on This
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“…of scientists and engineers. Doctors and nurses. The backbone of the largest middle class. . In history. All told nearly eight million Americans were educated. Under the original -- Including migrant. -- number can sum up this …”
“…to -- They too can become the backbone. Of a growing American middle class. . And even as we help our veterans learned the skills they need to succeed. I know that all of us can learn …”
Braude Beat: Gates speaks out
(NECN) - Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates spoke out for the first time since last week's beer summit at the White House. Gates says he's received threats since the controversial arrest. He says he also hit it off with Sgt. Crowley...
Video|Mon, 3 Aug 2009|More from Boston.com
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“…our White House today reacting after tool Obama officials. Said middle class taxes court go up to deal with -- budget deficits. Let's listen to what Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner had to say yesterday. …”
President Obama Radio Address 08/01/09
President Barack Obama, says the country's future economic prosperity depends on building a new, stronger foundation and recapturing the spirit of innovation.
Audio|Sat, 1 Aug 2009|More from WBZ's More on This
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“…a recovery act that puts tax cuts directly in the pockets of middle class families and small businesses. Extended unemployment insurance and health insurance for folks who lost their jobs. Provided relief to struggling states to …”
Cash for Clunkers..
"Cash for Clunkers" is the program offering people with older vehicles $3500 or $4500 toward buying a more fuel-efficient new car or truck. The program officially launched a week ago, and reports surfaced late Thursday the $1 billion program was running out of money. Does the Cash for Clunkers program give you more or less confidence in the government's efforts to take over healthcare?
Audio|Fri, 31 Jul 2009|More from Howie Carr
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“…Fort -- you know it does a hard working middle class person can't. I'm just that they Mac because of this global -- they lock outs. …”
Housing Market on the Rebound?
New numbers show the regions housing market may have brushed bottom, and begun a modest rebound. But even still many homeowers are struggling with threatened foreclosure. We are asking this week what the housing numbers may tell us about the state of New Englands economy.
Audio|Fri, 31 Jul 2009|More from Radio Boston
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“…appears to be no racism for the privileged there appears to be middle class is on. Teresa -- is concerned about what the incidents says about police behavior. …”
Obama backs quick action to fix depleted car fund
(NECN: Washington) - President Barack Obama this afternoon praised members of Congress from both parties for rushing to pump new money into a popular cash-purchase program that is running out of money. Obama spoke as the House passed the ...
Video|Fri, 31 Jul 2009|More from Boston.com
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“…a recovery act that put tax cuts directly in the pockets of middle class families and small businesses. Extended unemployment insurance and health insurance for those who lost their jobs. Provided relief to struggling states to …”
Faux-billionaires protest in Conn
(NECN: Brian Burnell, Hartford, Conn.) - They aren't real rich people but they are playing wealthy to make a point. The Republican governor and Democratic controlled legislature have been at odds over how to close an 8.5-billion dollar budge...
Video|Thu, 30 Jul 2009|More from Boston.com
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“…brings the wealthy to the table. Because we don't wanna hit the middle class families it's interesting to note that both sides in this debate are using the quinnipiac poll to argue their points. The Republicans …”