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Who’s screwed?

Hour One: Latest from the trenches...war on labor - John Nichols, The Nation Magazine / Plus, why do conservatives think bombs are the answer to everything?  Dr. Michael Ledeen, Foundation for Defense of Democracies

Republicans have a new tactic to try to win back the White House in 2012 – and that’s to kick President Obama off the ballot in several states.  11 states in our nation are currently considering legislation that would require President Obama to prove he was born in the United States in order to have his name placed on the state’s presidential ballot.  Of course – President Obama has already proven he was born in Hawaii – and that state has repeatedly confirmed it by releasing his birth certificate.  But still – the birthers aren’t satisfied.  Georgia is the latest state

Hour One: Latest from the trenches...war on labor - John Nichols, The Nation Magazine  / Plus, Labor fights back - Phil Neuenfeldt, Wisconsin AFL-CIO

Hour Two: Why don't conservatives care about the world children will inherit?  Rory Cooper, Heritage Foundation

Even though his union-busting agenda has stalled thanks to AWOL Democratic state senators – Governor Walker in Wisconsin is unveiling his 2-year budget proposal today – and guess what?

Hour One: Latest from the trenches...War on Labor - John Nichols, The Nation

ThinkProgress has pointed out some lesser-known provisions that Scott Walker and his Republican colleagues are trying to slip through the state legislature that should worry many Wisconsinites.  Even if protestors successfully defend their rights to collectively bargain – they still have to deal with a GOP-led assault on the several health, environmental, and economic programs including a bill that will allow the state’s uber-conservative He

The American Petroleum Institute – the largest lobbying organization for big oil polluters – announced yesterday they would start contributing to political candidates this year in preparation for the 2012 elections.