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Tammy Duckworth (D - Chicago Machine) Is Obama’s Choice for Veterans Affairs? »

From Larry Johnson–This piece should never have gone up in the first place. My fault for not catching it.
Those upset with Tammy Duckworth’s foray into political expedience by agreeing to run in a district where she did not live nor have longstanding ties should also condemn Hillary Clinton and Bobby Kennedy, among others. [...]

How to Buy a Mansion You Can’t Afford »

The Obamas’ new home has received a lot of attention in the corporate media and on the blogs. This post will discuss other perspectives.
Hyde Park, where the Obamas have lived since 1994, is home to the University of Chicago (UC) Law School and at least one of UC’s hospitals. Leo Struass taught in the university’s [...]