The Political Punch

Coming Up Next On the Punch

Published on 2011-11-23 06:59:00

When Capitalism Gets SickAddresses the symptoms, the cause and the cure for our sick American Economy.  The American Occupation PartyI will explore why the Occupy Movement must evolve into a viable third political party to insure that the protections laid out by our Founding Fathers will not be taken away from the middle class and the poor.by Joseph M. Fasciana

Will the 9/11 First Responders Law Do the Job?

Published on 2011-04-01 01:07:00

by Barbara O'Brien In the final days of the 111th Congress, the James Zadroga 9/11 Health And Compensation Act, also called the "9/11 First Responders bill," finally passed. The Act will provide medical monitoring and care for those who worked on the smoldering ruins of the World Trade Center after the 9/11 attacks, as well as for many who lived and worked nearby.However, at the insistence of some senators, the final bill was considerably watered down from what it had been originally. More

At the End of the Right Wing Rainbow

Published on 2009-09-10 06:40:00

During President Obama's major health care speech on Wednesday, South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson (R) yelled out "You lie!" when President Obama said the legislation would not mandate coverage for undocumented immigrants.This evening I let my emotions get the best of me when listening to the President's remarks regarding the coverage of illegal immigrants in the health care bill. While I disagree with the President's statement, my comments were inappropriate and regrettable. I extend sincere apolog