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Beltway Bandit Named Senior Obama Adviser
by Stephen Lendman On December 11, Obama named John Podesta senior "counselor to the president." According to the White House, he'll mainly advise on energy, climate, and healthcare issues. Expect him to heavily involved in others. One of his many tasks… more »
Chile Will Choose Their New President On Sunday
by Brian McAfee On Sunday, December 15, Chileans will go to the polls to decide who will represent them as president for the next four years. The favorite, Michelle Bachelet, had served as president from 2006 to 2010 and now has a significant lead over… more »
The Iran Sanctions Game
by Stephen Lendman Iran threatens no one. It's nuclear program is peaceful. Multiple rounds of US-dictated sanctions are illegal. They target millions of ordinary Iranians. They target Iran's economy. Neocons want stiffer sanctions imposed. Last July,… more »
US Hawks Want War on Iran
by Stephen Lendman Neocons infest Washington. Norman Podhoretz is one many loathsome examples. On December 11, he headlined a Wall Street Journal op-ed "Strike Iran Now to Avert Disaster Later." No respectable editors would touch this trash. Responsible… more »
Venezuelan v. US Budget Priorities
by Stephen Lendman Both countries are polar opposites. Bolivarian fairness defines Venezuela. Government of, by and for wealth, power and privilege describes America. Venezuela treats all its people equitably. America exploits millions of ordinary ones… more »
The Battle for Ukraine
by Stephen Lendman Ukraine matters. It's strategically located. It's in Europe's geographic center. It borders seven countries. In alphabetical order, they include Belarus, Hungary, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Russia. After Western/Central… more »
Congressional Budget Deal Betrayal
by Stephen Lendman Days ahead of adjourning until January, bipartisan complicity struck a deal no responsible government would accept. House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R. WI) and Senate Budget Committee Chairwoman Patty Murray (D. WA) were… more »
Disturbing Obamacare Surprises
by Stephen Lendman Consumers are in for many rude surprises. Soon enough they'll know they've been scammed. A previous article discussed insurers limiting hospital and doctor choices. Doing so cuts costs. Sacrificed is treatment from relied on providers… more »
AIPAC Pressure Threatens Iran Nuclear Deal
by Stephen Lendman AIPAC wants the deal scuttled. It wants much tougher terms. It wants Tehran's government replaced. It wants a pro-Western one instead. It wants an Israeli rival removed. It exerts enormous influence in Washington. More on its agenda… more »
Human Rights Day 2013
by Stephen Lendman In 1950, the UN proclaimed December 10 Human Rights Day. It did so to affirm the importance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Eleanor Roosevelt chaired the UDHR drafting committee. Seventeen other political,… more »
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