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GOP states falling behind on health coverage

12/12/13 11:02PM

Rachel Maddow shows that people in Democratic states are gaining health care coverage faster than those in Republican states that have resisted Obamacare. watch

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Ahead on the 12/12 Maddow show

By Julia Nutter

12/12/13 08:06PM

Tonight's guests include: Ryan Grim, Washington Bureau chief for the Huffington Post; State Sen. Gretchen Whitmer, (D) Michigan read more

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The United States has much to teach the world about snacks. So much. It's kind of our thing. #Maddow
— Ali Davis (@Ali_Davis) December 12, 2013

@WillAtWork I call dibs on Professional Oreoator.
— Mel for America (@Mel4America) December 12, 2013

Blue Dot: 'There is no hope' in Texas

By Laura Conaway

12/12/13 03:45PM

If you're angling for gun reform in a red state, have a seat. You might be waiting awhile. read more

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"'Remedial classes on how not to say things is not progress,' said former GOP Senator Olympia Snowe" http://t.co/WLUKC9l7kO
— Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) December 12, 2013

Peter Brownlie reflects on his 14 years as president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Kansas and Mid-Missouri during an interview at the group's administrative offices in Overland Park, Kansas, November 4, 2013.

'We haven't won yet politically, but we will'

By Kathleen Osborn

12/12/13 01:32PM

When Peter Brownlie arrived in Kansas nearly 15 years ago to become the head of Planned Parenthood of Kansas and Mid-Missouri, he knew he was forging into a fray. read more

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A surprise engagement

By Celeste Lavin

12/12/13 11:43AM

Grammar geeks, unite. Sky News reportedly sent out this alert to its followers yesterday: "Top stories: World leaders at Mandela tribute, Obama-Castro handshake and same-sex marriage date set..." read more

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In Michigan, the meaning of 'rape insurance'

By Laura Conaway

12/12/13 10:45AM

The Michigan state legislature yesterday finished passing a bill that requires women to buy separate coverage for abortion if they want to have coverage for it at all. The measure applies to private health insurance, and it has no exceptions for rape or incest. For that reason, opponents have been calling the new plan “rape insurance." Yesterday, a Michigan Democrat explained why. read more

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Another rare respite for me: I'll be away from @maddowblog today & Friday. I'll be back on Sat with a new "This Week in God." See you then
— Steve Benen (@stevebenen) December 12, 2013

Morning Maddow: December 12

By Tricia McKinney

12/12/13 07:54AM

Senate confirms DC Circuit nominee Nina Pillard. (NY Times) Why Rep. Paul Ryan himself is not being blamed by House conservatives who hate the budget deal. (Politico) MI lawmakers approve bill forcing women to purchase separate abortion insurance. (MLive.com) Prof. with GOP ties says no voter suppression in Watauga County. (High Country Press) The co. that supplied the sign language translator to the Mandela memorial has vanished. (BBC) read more

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