Month: September 2009

Dutch Pilot to Retire in Argentine Prison?

Posted by Oui | Sep 23, 2009 |

. Dutch pilot arrested for Argentinian ‘death flights’ (NRC/RNW) – Spanish police have arrested a pilot for the Dutch airline Transavia on suspicion of carrying out ‘death flights’ in Argentina...

Liveblogging the Finance Committee

Posted by BooMan | Sep 23, 2009 |

The Senate Finance Committee reconvened at 9:30. You can watch it here. I have to take one of the kids to the doctor. Let me know what happens.

Froggy Bottom Cafe

Posted by CabinGirl | Sep 23, 2009 |

Obama Confronts Israeli, Palestinian Leaders

Posted by Oui | Sep 23, 2009 |

. Historic standoff: an awkward, stone-faced handshake but no progress NEW YORK – Bristling with impatience, President Barack Obama sternly prodded Israeli and Palestinian leaders to relaunch Mideast peace negotiations,...

For Shame, Tom Carper

Posted by BooMan | Sep 22, 2009 |

There is an amendment (PDF) below the fold. It’s from pages 117-118 of the Senate Finance Committee’s list of amendments related to reforming the health care delivery system (as opposed to amendments related to...