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Progressive Breakfast: Big Push for Public Health Plan Option

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New report and grassroots effort propels public health plan option. WH signals flexibility on carbon cap provisions. Stress test results for banks leaked. New EFCA ads.

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Progressive Breakfast: Military Plan Stirs Strategic Debate

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Both porkers and progressives raise questions on Pentagon spending plan. Congressional watchdogs criticize TARP strategy. Unions look to unify to strengthen Free Choice prospects. WH backs House clean energy/climate bill.

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Progressive Breakfast: Does Military Spending Reform Go Far Enough?

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Gates proposes defense spending reform, but is it enough? Single-payer congresspeople get behind public health plan option. Wind power could completely replace coal says Interior.

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Progressive Breakfast: Will Bank CEOs Be Next?

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Geither leaves open possibility of ousting bank CEOs, while congressional watchdog wants ousters now. Multinationals organize to save their offshore tax havens.

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Progressive Breakfast: Budget Clears First Hurdles

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House and Senate pass budget resolutions. G-20 acts to aid developing nations. Right-leaning Senate Dems talk up carbon cap.

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Progressive Breakfast: Obama Targets Trade Deficit

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Obama tells G-20, US can't buy everything anymore. Conservatives receive more mockery for budget. Carbon cap will need 60 votes in Senate.

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Progressive Breakfast: New Climate In Congress

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New climate legislation launches debate in Congress. Obama budget reduces deficit, while stimulus begins creating jobs. Lobbyists push public health plan option compromise. Banking plans hit from multiple sides.

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Progressive Breakfast: Obama Tells Congress, Pass This Budget

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President tells House Dems we need health care, clean energy reforms this year. Conservative blame unions for GM. Carbon cap bill to be introduced today.

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Progressive Breakfast: Boom Lowered on Big Auto

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GM CEO forced out. Prospects for global stim dim at G-20. EFCA fight doesn't stop after Specter flip-flop.

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Progressive Breakfast: Congress' Budgets Save Key Details For Later

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Congress puts placeholders for health care reform and carbon cap. Howard Dean backs public health insurance plan option. Geithner proposes new regulations today.

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