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Bernie: YOU Stop Caving to Peterson/Obama/#supercommittee

Dear Bernie,

Today, you told the “Democrats stop caving in . . . ” to the interests of corporations, the tea party, wealthy individuals, and the Republicans in Congress. The only problem with your fiery statement is that you began it by “caving in” to them yourself. more »

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President Obama: Stop Breaking the Law; Use Coin Seigniorage

Yesterday, The United States actually ran over the debt ceiling of $14.294 Trillion by $50 Billion or so, which means that the Treasury has issued $52 Billion more in debt instruments than is allowed by Congress's debt ceiling, which, in turn, means that the cu more »

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Bernie Says: “. . . We're Tired of Bullying . . .”

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Gallup Scores Another for the Plutocracy

I don't really mean to single out Gallup here. Well, I guess I do; but they're certainly not the only guilty party in the polling industry of doing what I'm about to rail against. Let's begin by stipulating that public polls cannot escape ideological and selection biases in how they frame questions and alternative closed end response choices. more »

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Brinksmanship On the Debt Ceiling

As the United States Government approaches “running of money” to pay its bills, news articles and pronouncements by politicians about the debt ceiling dispute focus on several things. First, they talk about the dire consequences of defaulting on our obligations. more »

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Dems' Strategic Challenge

prospect.org — Here's how a Democratic president and Congress can advance the progressive policies America needs.

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After One Year in Power, Democrats' Agenda Stymied

mcclatchydc.com — Democrats have been hemmed in by internal divisions, Republican discipline, and a majority too slim to break filibusters.

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Democrats, Stop Whining

sptimes.com — The Democrats' core problem is that they have been unable to place blame for gridlock where it largely belongs.

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White House Pushed EPA To Lower Reporting Standards

apnews.myway.com — A GAO report says White House pressure to weaken requirements means industry will have to file 22,000 fewer reports on releases of toxic chemicals.

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Bush Vetoes Childrens' Health Bill

time.com — In private, Bush vetoed bill that would have increased funding for health care program by $35 billion.

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