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Unemployment insurance should be expanded to cover part-time workers. (Employment)

The New York Times — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:58:39 GMT

States need to fix arcane eligibility requirements that exclude far too many low-income workers.

Plastic grocery bags should be banned. (Recycling)

The New York Times — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:04:44 GMT

The town’s stand is laudable

Early voting should be permitted. (Voting)

The New York Times — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:36:36 GMT

The Success of Early Voting

The home mortgage interest deduction should not be eliminated. (Mortgages)

The New York Times — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:37:46 GMT

That requires more money. Capping deductions for the 1.2 percent of Americans that are the most well-off is one good way to raise it.

Healthcare reform should include a government-sponsored health insurance option. (Healthcare)

The New York Times — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:08:33 GMT

Unfortunately, many Senate Democrats are so desperate to find a political compromise with Republicans — or so bullied by the rhetoric — that they are in danger of gravely weakening a public plan, or eliminating it entirely. That would be a mistake.

Pneumonia vaccinations are effective. (Prevention)

The New York Times — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:25:50 GMT

The pneumococcal vaccine protects against S. pneumoniae bacteria, the most common cause of respiratory infections.

The Obama Administration's handling of the auto bailout has been satisfactory. (U.S. Auto Industry Crisis)

The New York Times — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:18:26 GMT

President Obama struck an acceptable compromise on Monday between two unappealing options...

The U.S. should remove North Korea from its states sponsoring terrorism list. (U.S. Policy on North Korea)

The New York Times — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:49:31 GMT

We’re glad to see that the nuclear deal with North Korea is back on track.

The U.S. should not use military force to disarm North Korea. (U.S. Policy on North Korea)

The New York Times — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:55:30 GMT

"Mr. Obama also must leave no doubt that he will push the Security Council to impose dormant sanctions if North Korea walks away from the deal."

Sonia Sotomayor is a good choice to replace Justice Souter. (Obama Chooses Sonia Sotomayor To Replace Justice Souter On The Court)

The New York Times — Wed, 27 May 2009 00:53:36 GMT

President Obama seems to have made an inspired choice in picking Judge Sonia Sotomayor for the Supreme Court.