President Obama spoke to union workers on Labor Day at Laborfest in Milwaukee. He announced a long-term jobs program that would exceed $50 billion to rebuild roads, railways and runways. He also criticized Republicans for causing hard economic times.

Healthcare legislation has just passed the house paving the way for President Obama’s signature.. Rep. Jerry McNerney votes yes on the health reform package as does Rep. Dennis Cardoza.

Nancy Pelosi shown locking arms below with Rep. John Lewis of Georgia crossing through the crowds of Teabaggers shouting “Kill the Bill”, escorted by police and carrying the 1965 Medicare Gavel.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYNV08ufTRI&feature=player_embedded

The visual image is meant to support Rep. Lewis, who was verbally assaulted by the crowds yesterday, and to seal into people’s minds the comparison between fighting for civil rights and fighting for healthcare reform.

Conservadem Senator Blanche Lincoln has been officially challenged by liberal Democrat, Lt. Gov. Bill Halter.

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