Over the past several months, I have had the privilege to have followed and reported on stories surrounding the issue of health care reform in this country. During this period of time, I have experienced moments of frustration, confusion and disappointment. This past Sunday, these feelings were finally substituted with happiness. I never thought surpassing…
Articles by Dan O'Leary
Compromise proving elusive for ‘jobs’ bill
With unemployment at the high percentage rate of 9.7 percent, Democrats and Republicans alike have made job creation the top priority on Capitol Hill. Yet there still remains severe disagreements between the parties as to how to best address this ever growing problem. This split between the two parties became even more evident this past…
In upset victory, Brown wins Massachusetts seat
Several weeks ago, Republican Senatorial candidate Scott Brown was a little known Massachusetts state senator facing an uphill battle in an overwhelmingly Democratic state.
However, with his stunning victory on Jan. 18, Brown has burst onto the national political scene. The impact of his election victory extends beyond the borders of Massachusetts, as Brown has…
Moderate Democrats pose obstacle for passing health insurance reform
As the health care debate continues to intensify in the Senate, it has become evident that bipartisan support is highly unlikely.
Therefore, the Democratic leadership is focusing on keeping the Democratic caucus united in order to reach the crucial number of 60 votes needed for passage.
This pursuit of 60 votes will undoubtedly be a…
With House vote, Democrats closer to passing health insurance reform
After months of lobbying for reform, liberal Democrats and the White House achieved a much needed victory on Saturday by delivering on a top domestic priority. In a late night vote, the House of Representatives voted to pass H.R. 3962 Affordable Health Care for America Act by a tally of 220-215.
Recently the debate surrounding…
Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize for ambitious foreign policy agenda
President Barack Obama can now add the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize to his list of career accomplishments, which includes his historic presidential election victory last November.
In a move that was viewed as stunning to many observers and pundits, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced that Obama would be the recipient of this prestigious accolade. Obama…
After months of talks, Baucus unveils health care reform bill
The push for health care reform intensified last Wednesday when Sen. Max Baucus released his much anticipated bill.
Nation mourns loss of Kennedy
Aug. 25, 2009 marked the end of an era in American culture with the passing of the legendary Sen. Edward M. Kennedy after his year-long struggle against brain cancer.
As the youngest brother of the slain President John F. Kennedy and presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Ted was the patriarch of the historic Kennedy family. …
