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Chilean public opinion evaluates politicians at all-time low

Santiago - Adimark-GfK, Chile’s leading Market Research and Public Opinion Company, released this morning the results of the April 2012 survey evaluating the performance of Chile’s President Sebastian Piñera, his government and the political institutions.

In the Media by Igor I. Solar - 2 comments

Poll: Voters don't want health care reform without Public Option

A new poll conducted by Research 2000 has found that the public is not happy about the Health Care Reform bill in it's current state.

In the Media by Oliver VanDervoort - 12 comments

Senator: Public Option Close to Gaining Enough Votes for Passage

New York Senator Chuck Schumer (D) said today that a proposal for a "public option" to be included in the ongoing health care reform efforts is gaining steam.

In the Media by William Rubin - 13 comments

Poll: Public Option in Health Care Backed by American Majority

A recent survey from SurveyUSA reports three-quarters of Americans back a public option in health care. This is in line with what was found since 2003.

In the Media by Carol Forsloff - 9 comments

Schumer: Democrats look at 'alternatives' to bi-partisan bill

Appearing on NBC's 'Meet the Press,' Senator Schumer says that 'alternatives' to a bi-partisan health care bill are being considered - meaning Democrats will go it alone.

In the Media by Michael Krebs - 5 comments

AFSCME’s Highway to Health Care tour

AFSCME has launched a bus tour across America to support health care reform. The most recent stops were in Arkansas, where speakers promoted the public option and attendees sent messages to lawmakers.

In the Media by Kay Mathews - 2 comments

Disjointed Democrats choke health care reform

Divisions within the Democratic party are illustrated by stances taken on health care reform by Congressional Progressive Caucus, Democratic Blue Dog Coalition, and Moderate Dems Working Group. Public option v. fiscal responsiblity choking legislation.

In the Media by Kay Mathews - 45 comments

Op-Ed: Democracy, Health Care Reform, and the Color of Unicorns

Birthers, deathers, and angry town hallers---is the debate over health care reform displaying American democracy in action?

In the Media by Sitafa Harden

Democrats appear willing to drop the public option in healthcare

Today, it looks like the Obama Administration is likely to drop the public option that is included in most versions of healthcare reform in Congress.

In the Media by Patrick McMahon - 5 comments

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Skirts to be optional for women boxers at London Olympics

Women boxers will have the option of wearing shorts or skirts when it debuts at the London Olympics this summer, the Amateur International Boxing Association (AIBA) confirmed.

I'm not long-term option - Pearce

England caretaker manager Stuart Pearce says he will be content to take control for Euro 2012 - but is not a long-term option.

Barnes & Noble eyes Nook options

US bookseller Barnes & Nobel says it is considering options for its Nook e-book division and predicts it will make a bigger than expected loss.

SCENE | Winnipeg film optioned by HBO at Sundance

Winnipeggers Lisanne Pajot and James Swirsky have had their film Indie Game: The Movie optioned by HBO, which is interested in making it into a series.

Analysis: Options for military intervention in Syria

Is intervention in Syria possible and how would it be done?