Analysis — Fear and loathing over a public insurance option in Hartford

By Wendell Potter

Will a "public option" have a better chance in Hartford than in Washington? Not if the insurance companies have anything to say about it. ..

Excerpts from this story referencing "insurance":

"… his coming Monday morning, state lawmakers in Hartford, the nation’s insurance capital, will begin debate on implementing something insurers pulled out a …"

"… l — the so-called public option that would have created a government insurance program to compete with private carriers. The setting has more than a bi …"

"… anted to join. After failing to kill the SustiNet bill in the legislature, insurance firms and their business allies leaned on former Gov. Jodi Rell, a Republi …"

"… fered as an option along with private carriers in the state’s health insurance exchange, which will start operations on Jan. 1, 2014. On Monday, three …"

The climate change lobby explosion

By Marianne Lavelle

Will thousands of lobbyists imperil action on global warming?

Joseph Lieberman — Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee

By Josh Israel

If the results of the closely contested 2000 election had gone slightly differently, Joseph I. Lieberman might have spent at least four year
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When the Democrats wined and dined, here's who paid the piper

By Josey Ballenger

WASHINGTON, September 14, 2000 — Anyone who thought the Democratic National Convention was only about presidential nominee Al Gore must have

Democrats likely to choose Howard Dean as leader

By The Center for Public Integrity

During his run for president in 2003, the former governor from Vermont pioneered Internet fundraising

Excerpts from this story referencing "Joe Lieberman":

"… over six days starting July 17 had Dean coming in fourth, trailing rivals Joe Lieberman, Richard Gephardt and John Kerry, with Kucinich the choice of a mere two p …"

Millionaires continue to dominate presidential race

By Daniel Lathrop

Kerry plans to use 1970s-era campaign finance regulations

Excerpts from this story referencing "Joe Lieberman":

"… Dick Cheney's wife, Lynne, has at least $1.3 million of her own, and Sen. Joe Lieberman's wife, Hadassah, has at least $121,037 in separate assets. Heinz Kerry ha …"

"… n $501,000 and $1 million over the life of the agreement.Family valuesSen. Joe Lieberman's fortune, estimated in the most recent financial disclosure statement at …"

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The money race: After first quarter, Kerry leads

By Daniel Lathrop

Sen. John Kerry remains top Democratic fundraiser, barely

Excerpts from this story referencing "Joe Lieberman":

"… ond place.Three other Democrats have brought in more than $1 million: Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, the 2000 vice presidential nominee, raised $3 million; for …"

Gore spent recount money in primary states before bowing out

By Alex Knott

Ethical questions raised by Gore's spending of recount funds on his presidential run

Excerpts from this story referencing "Joe Lieberman":

"… tures to Iowa and New Hampshire may help the presidential campaign of Sen. Joe Lieberman, D-Conn. because both states have historically played a critical role in t …"

From the executive director

By Charles Lewis

Statement from Center Executive Director Charles Lewis

Both parties block quick votes on Obama tax plan

By The Associated Press

Democrats block Senate votes on dueling plans to extend tax cuts by Obama, Republicans

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