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As GOP agenda is led by pandering on abortion, immigration, House Democrat Adam Schiff introduces new war resolution, long overdue…. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Dem. Adam Schiff Introduces War Resolution in House

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January 27, 2015January 27, 2015Uncategorized

PBC News & Comment: Double Whammy for East Coast: Winter Storm and Offshore Drilling

As East Coast is buffeted by winter super storm, ObamaCo announces new offshore oil drilling permits for the Atlantic seabord…. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Double Whammy for East Coast: Winter Storm and Offshore Drilling

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January 26, 2015Premium

Prof. Bob McChesney Talks About His New Book, “Blowing the Roof Off the 21st Century”

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Robert W. McChesney, professor of communications at University of Illinois, connects key themes from his work on political and government reform, media reform and more into a powerful critique of America’s corrupt corporatocracy… Continue reading Prof. Bob McChesney Talks About His New Book, “Blowing the Roof Off the 21st Century”

January 26, 2015Uncategorized

PBC News & Comment: Obama’s War on Whistleblowers Claims Another Victim

Former CIA officer Jeffrey Sterling convicted of espionage as Obama’s war on whistleblowers and journalists continues; Risen’s testimony wasn’t necessary… Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Obama’s War on Whistleblowers Claims Another Victim

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January 23, 2015Uncategorized

PBC News & Comment: Saudi Crown Passed as Yemen, Libya Descend into Greater Chaos

Change of the Guard in House of Saud, as Yemen and Libya Descend to Chaos, and Netanyahu Runs Against Obama….. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Saudi Crown Passed as Yemen, Libya Descend into Greater Chaos

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January 23, 2015January 23, 2015Premium

Investigative Reporter Jason Leopold Recaps Big Stories on Fight Over Torture Report, Guantanamo Murders, more

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Jason Leopold of VICE News is back to recap his big recent stories on GOP moves to block release of torture report and Panetta review; Joseph Hickman’s account of the deaths of 3 Gitmo prisoners, and more. Continue reading Investigative Reporter Jason Leopold Recaps Big Stories on Fight Over Torture Report, Guantanamo Murders, more

January 22, 2015Uncategorized

PBC News & Comment: No Coverage of Deflated Footballs Here!

–US backed government in Yemen falls to Houthi rebels after last-ditch attempt at power sharing agreement—script is similar to Ukraine coup last year Continue reading PBC News & Comment: No Coverage of Deflated Footballs Here!

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