WASHINGTON — Congress gave final approval on Sunday to legislation that would provide medical coverage to tens of millions of uninsured Americans and remake the nation’s health care system along the lines proposed by President Obama.
By a vote of 219 to 212, the House passed the bill after a day of tumultuous debate that echoed the epic struggle of the last year. The action sent the bill to President Obama, whose crusade for such legislation has been a hallmark of his presidency.
After a loong year of President Obama trying to be bi partisan and give Republicans a chance to be a part of this, as soon as he realized that most of his opposition are they themselves puppets for the Insurance co, he put those 2 middle fingers up and did it dolo. Congratulations, you were right in electing Barack Obama to office, your vote was not in vain.
I can’t believe I’m having to type this. Barracade was not only a rising talent on the DMV scene but he’s also a good friend of mine. Our prayers and condolences go out to your family and friends. Love you man and see you when we get there. I always believe that we should celebrate the life of someone and not dwell on the loss that we suffer. In the spirit of this idea please take a moment and listen to Barracade’s album Street Knowledge. God Bless you Brenen.
“I’m incredibly excited about my upcoming release W.A.R. (We Are Renegades) and my new partnership between my company W.A.R. Media, LLC, and Duck Down Music. This album deals with conflicts and resolutions of the spirit, the soul, the government, and the industry among other things. Thus far it features Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid, Jean Grae, Styles P, Phonte, Black Thought, with more to come. It also features production from M-Phazes, Marco Polo, Mike Low, Fatin, Lee Stone, Exile and others to be announced. I am working diligently to finish the work for a summer release and I am honored to join forces with the Duck Down family during their 15 year anniversary.”
There is a God. Tour dates with Slaughtahouse in flipping Canada of all places after the jump.
Arnold Schwarzenegger definitely makes a cameo in this, not sure who else but read the lineup above and tell me you’re not going to see this movie. Hopefully all these old bastards get killed off in amusing ways in it. Where’s Carl Weathers at? Hit the jump for another poster but I think they could have left that one at home. Thanks to FD.
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Wow. They said the deal is worth fifty million dollars more than the one that Jay-Z signed when he inked up with Roc Nation. Expect more MJ releases now that he has passed than he put out while he was alive. Not sure how I feel about this.
I saw this earlier today and ignored it for a second but I had to give it a listen. Damn Chris. It’s come to this? Begging your fans to call into radio stations to play your records? “I can’t be an underground mixtape artist?” Dude if they aren’t calling before they aren’t gonna start calling now. Thanks to RR and NB for providing my laughs for today. Listen to this and judge for yourself.
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One of the longest-running showbiz beefs is over. Ludacris and Bill O’Reilly have settled their differences at last.
It all happened when Luda recently attended the same event as O’Reilly and confronted him at his table. “The first thing I said to him was, ‘I want to meet the guy who has had so much to say about me, but knows absolutely nothing about me,’” he said. “He wasn’t expecting to see me, at all. The look on his face when he saw me approaching… priceless.”
O’Reilly was instrumental in getting Luda dropped from an endorsement deal with Pepsi when he demanded a boycott against the company for hiring someone who “disrespects women, encourages drug use, and encouraged violence.” The host of Fox News’ “O’Reilly Factor” continued to denounce the hip-hop star for years, describing him as “vile” and a “thug.”
Details of Ludacris’ conversation with O’Reilly remain private. “The conversation we had was confidential, however, let’s just say it was a good conversation and good came out of it.” The one-time foes even teamed up for a charity event. “From there, we came to a common ground. To be honest with you, we came together and did an event for charity—as crazy as it sounds. Perhaps everything happens for a reason.”
And this time, Ludacris got the last word. “It took about seven years for that to happen, but it finally happened. And the joy that came over me, well, it was outstanding.”
I’m glad Luda could come to an understanding with Mr. O Reilly but I still need to get some reparations from when he stole my video. And yes I know the pic has nothing to do with beef, but doesn’t it just make you want to spread love? After the jump a interview with Luda by Thisis50.
Initial reports suggested city officials would force Lil Wayne into protective custody out of concern for the rapper’s safety and health following his dental surgery. However, Correction Department spokesman Stephen Morello tells the New York Daily News the Grammy winner will have “general population escort” status at Rikers Island.
Morello also claims the agency never received a request from Lil Wayne to be treated differently from other inmates, adding, “It’s his choice.”
