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Thom's blog
There's no such thing as a safe tar sands pipeline
Yesterday, the House Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing on the controversial Keystone XL pipeline. As expected, both supporters and opponents of the toxic tar sands project stood their ground in testimony about the effects of completing the pipeline. Environmentalist groups, like the Natural Resources Defense Council, warned of dangers presented by Keystone XL, and cited the recent spill in Arkansas as a prime example of what could go wrong. An executive from TransCanada Inc. described the so-called safety features of Keystone, and it's potential role in North American energy independence.
The main purpose of the hearing was to consider implementing legislation, which would force the federal government to approve the final construction of the pipeline. And, it appears that Republicans have teamed up with the premier of Canada to lobby Washington to okay the plan. Representative Lee Terry of Nebraska said, “we need to cement our relationship with our best trading partner and friend in Canada, and secure our national security interests and energy interests by approving this pipeline.”
But, our relationship with Canada shouldn't hinge on the Obama Administration allowing toxic tar sands to be pumped through our communities. The recent Arkansas spill shows exactly what can happen to a community when this toxic sludge gets unleashed on the environment. We must stand together to prevent the contamination of even more communities. We must fight to protect our homes, and our environment. Join the fight at TarsandsBlockade.org.
-Thom
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Tonight on The Big Picture on RT TV at 7pm and 9pm... Senate begins long slog to gun control... (check your local listings for stations or stream at RT, and catch past shows on Youtube)
In for Thom tonight, please welcome progressive writer Sam Sacks.
Need to Know: Senate begins long slog to gun control...- Neil McCabe, Guns & Patriots Newsletter 
Screwed: Take That, Austerity! Activism saves the mail!- Congressman Marc Pocan (D-WI, 2nd District) - John Nichols, The Nation Magazine
The Best of the Rest...
Robin Hood vs. Banksters- Janet Redman, Sustainable Energy and Economy Network-Institute for Policy Studies - Karen Orenstein, Friends of the Earth
Daily Take: While all eyes were on DOMA...the Monsanto Protection Act was signed
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Wednesday's Daily Stack 
Quote: "I am not interested in picking up crumbs of compassion thrown from the table of someone who considers himself my master. I want the full menu of rights" -- Desmond Tutu.
Hour One: The Consequences of Obama Shooting Santa Claus
Movie: " Lincoln" by Steven Spielberg.
No chained CPI- Congressman Alan Grayson (D-FL, 9th District)
Hour Two: Budget...what we like, what we don't like- Adam Green, Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC)
Hour Three: GOP want to take us back to the dark ages...- Heather Cirmo, Conservative Strategist / Blogger
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Thursday on The Thom Hartmann Program, 3-6pm ET
Hour One: Gun control legislation- Steve Barton, Mayors Against Illegal Guns
Hour Two: GOP's War on Workers...chipping away at workers rights- Vicki Shabo, National Partnership for Women & Families
Budget...cuts to SS & Medicare are NOT OK- Congressman Keith Ellison
Hour Three: Dr. Mike takes your calls
And, the best of the rest of the news and your calls right here on...
The Thom Hartmann Program...your media support group for "we the people"...
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Friday on The Thom Hartmann Program, 3-6pm ET
We'll keep you up to date with all the news & information from our nation's Capitol...
The Thom Hartmann Program, Occupying The Media 3 hours a day 5 days a week" for "we the people"...Democracy is NOT a spectator sport...it begins with you...
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Thom's Poll
Should we increase taxes on cigarettes to pay for preschool?
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Watch & Listen to Thom
Watch the Full "Big Picture" Show...
4/10/13: Obama Releases Austerity Budget
Guest host Sam Sacks is in for Thom Hartmann tonight and discusses Obama's austerity budget, the latest from the Washington gun control debate and what Oregon may do to help make sure everyone is able to participate in the voting process. Sam speaks with a panel on Maryland becoming the 20th state to legalize medical marijuana, and in tonight's "Daily Take" Thom gives a crash course in economics.
Thom Hartmann on the News: April 10, 2013
Rep. Alan Grayson: No Chained CPI!
I Saw Obama Shooting Santa Claus!
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 Would you like to help give a child with a very troubled background this feeling of peace? Thom and Louise Hartmann founded the New England Salem Children's Village (NESCV) in New Hampshire in 1979. With states delaying payment for the children they entrust to the village, they need help with cash flow. Can you help? Now on Facebook. |
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