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REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT TO A JOINT SESSION OF CONGRESS ON HEALTH CARE U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. 8:16 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Madam Speaker, Vice President Biden, members of Congress, and the American people: When I spoke here last winter, this nation was facing the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. We were losing an average of 700,000 jobs per month. Credit was frozen. And our financial system was on the verge of collapse. As any American who is still looking for work or a way to pay their bills will tell you, we are by no means out...

<p>WALLACE: Mr. Vice President, welcome back to "FOX News Sunday."</p> <p>CHENEY: It's good to be back, Chris.</p> <p>WALLACE: This is your first interview since Attorney General Holder named a prosecutor to investigate possible CIA abuses of terror detainees. What do you think of that decision? CHENEY: I think it's a terrible decision. President Obama made the announcement some weeks ago that this would not happen, that his administration would not go back and look at or try to prosecute CIA personnel.</p>

The following is an edited and abbreviated transcript of Edward Kennedy's statement following the Chappaquiddick controversy: There is no truth, no truth whatever, to the widely circulated suspicions of immoral conduct that have been leveled at my behavior and hers regarding that evening. There has never been a private relationship between us of any kind. I know of nothing in Mary Jo's conduct on that or any other occasion — and the same is true of the other girls at that party — that would lend any substance to such ugly speculation about their character. Nor was I driving under...

<p>"Laura and I are saddened by the death of Senator Ted Kennedy. We extend our condolences and prayers to Senator Kennedy’s wife, Vicki, and all of their family. Ted Kennedy spent more than half his life in the United States Senate. He was a man of passion who advocated fiercely for his convictions. I was pleased to work with Senator Kennedy on legislation to raise standards in public schools, reform immigration, and ensure dignity and fair treatment for Americans suffering from mental illness. In a life filled with trials, Ted Kennedy never gave in to self-pity or despair. He maintained his optimistic spirit, his sense of humor, and his faith in his fellow citizens. He loved his family and his country – and he served them until the end. He will be deeply missed."</p>

Senator McCain Poised to Snatch Defeat from the Jaws of Victory August 24, 2009 BEGIN TRANSCRIPT RUSH: Try this, ladies and gentlemen. State-controlled Associated Press: "Senator John McCain says that President Obama will have to drop proposals for a government-run health insurance option if he hopes to reach congressional agreement on health care reform." So far, so good. I'm still reminded of last week. I was laughing myself silly when news came out and how big news it was that McCain was voting with Republicans. (laughing)Our nominee, our presidential nominee, and there was a huge story, about it: "Ah,...

On Today's Show... August 19, 2009   The Democrats are on the Brink; Now the GOP Must Stick Together The Democrats always planned to "go it alone." But Reid faces reelection, and Nancy Pelosi knows the Blue Dogs do, too. They have some messy problems. (Rush 24/7 Members: Listen)   "There was never going to be any bipartisanship. The Democrats can try to pass a health care bill with a simple majority through reconciliation. But if they do that, the Republicans could shut down the Senate for a year by demanding every bill be read on the floor." -Rush  ...

We're Winning, Obama's Losing; State-Run Media Calls Us Racists August 17, 2009 BEGIN TRANSCRIPT RUSH: I want to go back to January 16th on this program. I want you to listen to my whole notion on "I want and hope Obama fails."The reason Obama is having big trouble with his policies right now is just as I warned you. He was elected on platitudes; he was elected on feelings; he was elected on atmospherics and cult-like things, not specifics. So here come the specifics, and the specifics Obama's pushing don't match any of his rhetoric. We were going to...

BEGIN TRANSCRIPT RUSH: This morning on MSNBC -- Andrea Mitchell, NBC News, Washington -- was discussing the new MSNBC Wall Street Journal poll that's not good news for Obama on health care. MITCHELL: You've got 47% of the people at our NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll who have health insurance -- ANCHOR: Mmm-hmm! MITCHELL: -- who don't like what the president's doing. The problem he's got, 47% of the people who have got coverage don't want change. They don't like what they're hearing. Now, they may not know what's good for them, but the problem is that he always...

Andrea Mitchell: You're Too Stupid to Know Obamacare is Good for YouJuly 31, 2009 BEGIN TRANSCRIPT RUSH: This morning on MSNBC -- Andrea Mitchell, NBC News, Washington -- was discussing the new MSNBC Wall Street Journal poll that's not good news for Obama on health care. MITCHELL: You've got 47% of the people at our NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll who have health insurance -- ANCHOR: Mmm-hmm! MITCHELL: -- who don't like what the president's doing. The problem he's got, 47% of the people who have got coverage don't want change. They don't like what they're hearing. Now, they may...

Rush Goes On the Record with Greta Van Susteren, Part One July 23, 2009 Watch It for Free! Windows Media Player BEGIN PART ONE TRANSCRIPT VAN SUSTEREN: Tonight, Rush Limbaugh goes On the Record in a rare face-to-face interview in his radio studio in Florida. VAN SUSTEREN: So did you see the press conference? RUSH: Well, of course I watched. You know, the first thing, before we get into the health care aspect of this, I have to tell you: We learned last night that he did, President Obama did listen to Reverend Wright all those 20 years. VAN...

RAW DATA: Transcript of Cambridge 911 Call The following is a transcript of the 911 call a neighbor made on July 16 reporting a possible break-in at the home of Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. FOXNews.com Monday, July 27, 2009 911 OPERATOR: 9-1-1, what is the exact location of your emergency? FEMALE WITNESS CALLER: Hi, I'm actually at (inaudible) street in Cambridge, the house number is 7 Ware Street. 911 OPERATOR: OK ma'am, your cell phone cut out, what's the address again? FEMALE WITNESS CALLER: Sorry, it's 7 Ware Street. That's W-A-R-E Street. 911 OPERATOR: The emergency is at...

On Today's Show... July 24, 2009   Rush Talks with Greta Van Susteren: Transcript & Video (Part 2: 10PM  ET Tonight on FNC)   Obama Exacerbates Racial Divide By His Bungling of the Professor Gates Question Sgt. Crowley was investigating the report of a break-in. He tried to get Gates out of a house where there could have been burglars, and asked him for ID. That's racist? (Rush 24/7 Members:  Listen) » Ann Althouse:   What's Missing From This NYT Article About Henry Louis Gates? » Lowry:  Who was "Stupid" in the Gates Arrest?  » Fox: Cop Calls Obama Attack "Disgraceful"...

On Today's Show... July 23, 2009   Rush "Unleashed" on Greta Van Sustern's Show: 10PM  ET Tonight on Fox News Channel   Obama Press Conference: Listless, Lifeless, Lying -- and Very Valuable This isn't personal for Obama. Well, it is for us! This is not about your health. It's about circumventing the Constitution so they can control your life. (Rush 24/7 Members:  Listen) » Barbara Hollingsworth: Is Unemployment Actually Much Higher? Like Close to 20%?   "There's a president and a political party proposing to take over one-sixth of the US economy, and they won't provide any details! Do you want to run...

RUSH: Now, look I understand it, folks, I totally understand it, but I gotta caution you again. I think people are way too giddy out there on this health care business. I think Obama's close to going over the edge. I hope nobody talks about his big ears within his earshot today, because this is a guy who grew up charmed, he grew up never laughed at, never teased, never kidded, and probably never criticized. He doesn't deal with this very well, and if somebody within his earshot today happens to talk about his big ears it could push him...

As I looked at my notes about President Obama's press conference on heath care tonight, there was a complete shock at the lies, evasive spin and lack of facts in the answers the President foisted on the American People. Not surprising was the fact that at times, the mainstream media let him get away with murder. The below is a full transcript published by the Washington Post, along with most of my notes. The writing in black are the words of the President/Reporter, my insights, corrections and plain snarky comments are in red:

(AP) Below is the text of Sen. Zell Miller's keynote speech as prepared for delivery at the Republican National Convention: Since I last stood in this spot, a whole new generation of the Miller Family has been born: Four great grandchildren. Along with all the other members of our close-knit family, they are my and Shirley's most precious possessions. And I know that's how you feel about your family also. Like you, I think of their future, the promises and the perils they will face. Like you, I believe that the next four years will determine what kind of world...

On Today's Show... July 15, 2009   This President Throws Like a Girl  (Rush 24/7 Members:  Listen) He may be an athletic supporter, but that pitch didn't make it over the plate. It just didn't. » Video:  Obama Pitches It » Video:  George W. Bush Throws a Strike Just After 9/11 » S&L: Fox Hides Fact Obama Throws Like Girl » Andy McCarthy:  Meet Me in St. Booie!   Obama called Comiskey Park "Cominsky Field." Must be 'cause he was raised by communists.   State-Run Media Reports Limbaugh Effect on Sonia Sotomayor Hearings   "If I were advising these Senators like the press...

Palin Announces No Second Term No Lame Duck Session Either Hi Alaska, I appreciate speaking directly TO you, the people I serve, as your Governor. People who know me know that besides faith and family, nothing's more important to me than our beloved Alaska. Serving her people is the greatest honor I could imagine. I want Alaskans to grasp what can be in store for our state. We were purchased as a territory because a member of President Abe Lincoln's cabinet, William Seward, providentially saw in this great land, vast riches, beauty, strategic placement on the globe, and opportunity. He...

111TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. R. 2454 AN ACT To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy.

The full transcript of the 911 call from Michael Jackson's home has been released by the Los Angeles Fire Department.