Rockefeller Lambasts Idea of Trigger for Public Option

Oct. 23, 2009, 3:31 p.m.

With a final Senate health care bill still under negotiation, Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) on Friday went on the attack against one proposal being given serious consideration by the Democratic leadership and President Barack Obama: a “trigger” for the public insurance option.

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Cardin: U.S. Needs to Keep Pace Developing Energy Technology

Feb. 8, 12 a.m.

Today, too many Americans are out of work. Today, we will send $1 billion overseas to satisfy our appetite for foreign oil, while the Chinese will continue their massive investment in clean energy technology. Today, our nation faces an economic crisis, an energy crisis and a global climate crisis. Read Full Article