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Canadians cry foul over U.S. healthcare attacks
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) – Canadian physician Robert Ouellet is tired of hearing Canada's healthcare system cast as the boogeyman in the vitriolic U.S. political ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Morris, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood, on Jul 29, 2009 at 8:24 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jul 29, 2009 at 2:24 pm.

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Proposed work rule changes snag BART management, unions settlement
BART and its five unions have spent nearly one-third of the year wrangling about contracts, and with just a day left until a negotiation deadline, the two sides are stuck on p... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 29, 2009 at 8:20 am
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 30, 2009 at 7:07 am.

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Private Bankers Bilk America on Bush's Watch
In an extraordinary 4½-hour interview from behind bars, convicted Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff told a San Francisco trial lawyer yesterday that he got away with his $65 billion... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by LawStudent, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Jul 29, 2009 at 8:07 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jul 29, 2009 at 8:19 am.

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Congressional Social Security
Congress has not even resolved the healthcare bill and now Robert Gibbs mentioned yesterday that next up will be revisiting what to do with regards to social security reform. ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Phil Day, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Jul 29, 2009 at 7:57 am
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 30, 2009 at 7:20 am.

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THE INEVITABLE PHASE OF FEAR BEFORE RECOVERY
Warren Buffet was recently on TV giving his opinions on the state of union. He started by saying that we are in the middle of an economic war and that inevitably brings about ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Michael, a member of the Amador Valley High School community, on Jul 29, 2009 at 7:42 am
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 29, 2009 at 8:37 am.

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Glenn Beck and the 'Birthers,' equally unhinged
Originally posted: July 29, 2009 Glenn Beck and the 'Birthers,' equally unhinged Syndicated talk show host Glenn Beck is clearly a nut, who may be better at usi... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Combs, a resident of another community, on Jul 29, 2009 at 7:10 am
There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 30, 2009 at 12:16 am.

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Obama versus Bush???
When you really look at the below info and think about the preferential treatment Obama is getting it makes one wonder about the media. And you think George W. Bush was a... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Melissa, a resident of the Danbury Park neighborhood, on Jul 28, 2009 at 4:33 pm
There have been 20 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 9, 2009 at 8:50 am.

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Is the “TownSquare Forum” being used for anti-Obama, right-wing propaganda?
Since the Pleasanton Weekly began the “TownSquare Forum” feature, I’ve always been under the impression that the forum would be used to discuss and debate local issues. Instea... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Ron, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Jul 28, 2009 at 2:12 pm
There have been 19 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 28, 2009 at 10:25 pm.

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This is how people in other communities communicate sensitive topics
This is in regard to the Gates arrest and the race card issues. Take note that with over 113 replies to the post, there is almost no belittling or attacks against others viewp... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Amy, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood, on Jul 28, 2009 at 1:38 pm
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 28, 2009 at 2:16 pm.

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Please give The White House your input on the Health Care Bill:
Please go to this link, listen to my Weekly address and give us your input on the Heath Care Bill. Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Obama, a resident of another community, on Jul 28, 2009 at 12:48 pm
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 30, 2009 at 9:27 am.

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We made a mistake ...
Will BHO supporters please justify why he gets a free pass by not sharing details of his college transcripts or any of his term/thesis papers. BHO has a very thin resume. He w... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Think knihT, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Jul 28, 2009 at 12:34 pm
There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 1, 2009 at 10:43 pm.

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Article: "ObamaCare's Prescription for Death"
Canada Free Press Web Link Government mandate can give everyone the health care they need? ObamaCare’s Prescription for Death ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Bill, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Jul 28, 2009 at 8:25 am

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Who'd have ever guessed the first American wounded was a gay Marine
"Alva told Congress, "I'm an American who fought for his country. Who'd have ever guessed the first American wounded was a gay Marine." Staff Sgt. Eric Alva was the f... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Guy, a resident of the Bridle Creek neighborhood, on Jul 28, 2009 at 1:03 am
There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 29, 2009 at 3:27 pm.

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Straight forward information in regard to Heath Care Reform Bill:
By Robert Schroeder, MarketWatch WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- President Barack Obama doesn't want to hear it, but his Herculean drive to overhaul the U.S. health-care system ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Andy, a resident of the Carlton Oaks neighborhood, on Jul 27, 2009 at 10:53 pm
There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 29, 2009 at 3:32 pm.

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Biden Speaks Out on Russia
Check out this piece of diplomacy from our VP Joe Biden: Web Link I'm sure glad President ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Ken in South Pleasanton, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Jul 27, 2009 at 5:14 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 28, 2009 at 8:33 am.

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Our own terrorist training camps here in the U.S.A.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Federal authorities have charged seven men in North Carolina with supporting terrorism and conspiracy to commit murder abroad, the Justice Department annou... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Amy, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Jul 27, 2009 at 4:20 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 27, 2009 at 9:39 pm.

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House Dem’s resolution describing Hawaii as Obama’s birthplace may put GOP birthers ‘in a jam.’
Rep. Neil Abercrombie (D-HI) will be introducing a resolution today on the House floor commemorating the 50th anniversary of Hawaii’s statehood. However, there’s a catch. The ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Cesar, a resident of the Country Fair neighborhood, on Jul 27, 2009 at 3:56 pm
There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 3, 2009 at 1:03 pm.

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Palin-ish
This YouTube chunk of excellence reminded me of Sarah Palin's farewell address. Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Norris, a resident of the Bonde Ranch neighborhood, on Jul 27, 2009 at 3:54 pm
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 28, 2009 at 6:42 am.

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Government corruption never ends!
The latest in the sad saga of corruption in Washington and Dodd and Conrad take sweetheart mortgages as the rest of america is suffering and losing their homes because of thei... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Juan Pablo Montoya, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Jul 27, 2009 at 3:43 pm

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Liberals are pathetic
Conservatives are angry because some of them voted for our current president thinking he was going to be in the middle; he is not, so the conservatives are upset; wouldn't you... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Drexl, a resident of the Ironwood neighborhood, on Jul 27, 2009 at 3:03 pm
There have been 35 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 29, 2009 at 3:47 pm.

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Healthcare is for Liberal Wimps!
The way I figure, healthcare and doctors are for liberal wimpy people. My daddy never went to no doctor or dentist and he lived to be 57! If my daddy got a toothache, he simpl... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Buford, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood, on Jul 27, 2009 at 12:39 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 28, 2009 at 12:23 am.

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Health care status quo would be disaster for middle class
By House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) Washington, DC — How’s this for a health care plan? It will make your premiums go up—in fact, it will double health costs over t... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Sal, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Jul 27, 2009 at 11:35 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jul 27, 2009 at 1:47 pm.

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Obama poll numbers
Obama poll numbers drop even lower Web Link READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Glen Sasaki, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Jul 27, 2009 at 9:37 am
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 27, 2009 at 12:24 pm.

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Obama the great shrinking President
The Shrinking President by Jed Babbin (more by this author) Posted 07/27/2009 ET Just as small men can be great, the important can be small. Barack Obama, who strode t... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Glen Sasaki, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Jul 27, 2009 at 9:33 am
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 27, 2009 at 12:22 pm.

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the radical Christian Right and its efforts to take over political power at all levels of society.
This 1993 Alternative Views program features a compelling interview and incredible documentary footage as they take a comprehensive look at the radical Christian Right and its... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Ben, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Jul 27, 2009 at 5:33 am
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 27, 2009 at 4:21 pm.

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