Some headlines in the news

Bachmann Called out on Hardball by 17 Year Old Kid for Lying about Nobel Laureates Supporting Creationism

In one state now, it is official: health care is "a right and not a privilege." Vermont has broken through the barrier set up by those opposed to cost-efficient, single-payer systems and, now, has a law that commits the state to providing health care to all its residents.

"While our soldiers are overseas fighting for our freedoms, Republicans are safely at home, fighting to take them away." - Jon Stewart

Louisiana House Bill 645 - Formerly House Bill 587; The bill would outlaw all forms of abortion, even if it is medically necessary to save the mother’s life.

Members of the House of Representatives outperform the average stock-market investor by 55 basis points a month, or 0.55 percentage points, insider trading? You betcha.

After 205 days in control of the House, Republicans finally release a jobs plan. Step 1: Tax cuts for the rich. Step 2: Drill, Baby, Drill 

TSA Harasses Two Texas Wounded Veterans at Airport with War Shrapnel in their Bodies .. The TSA agents responded to the men having set off metal detectors by interrogating them about what they were hiding in their bodies. “What are you hiding in your face?” screamed one.

US Congressman Joe Walsh (R-IL) says Obama was only elected because he's an "articulate black man" who exploited "white guilt"
 

CBO: Ryan plan saves gov't $600 in spending for the average 65 year-old, but doubles the person's out-of-pocket (from $6,150 to 12,500) and increases healthcare spending in total on the patient by 40%.