by Dave Johnson | Dec 22, 2009 | Blog
It is possible that there is going to be a “deficit commission” to look for ways to reduce our country’s budget deficits. I have some questions for them to ask to help get things started in the right direction: 1) President Reagan increased Social Security taxes, but...
by Isaiah J. Poole | Dec 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
More proof this morning that the economy needs a new jolt of government intervention to keep it growing out of the Great Recession: The Commerce Department announced this morning a 2.2 percent increase in gross domestic product during the third quarter of 2009. CNBC...
by Roger Hickey | Dec 22, 2009 | Blog
The blogosphere is aflame with debate over the Senate health care bill. I've just been sent 10 reasons (in one blog post) why progressives should kill the bill and start over in the battle to really reform health care. Administration spokespeople add fuel to the...
by Richard Eskow | Dec 21, 2009 | Blog
The progressive "journo/blogospere" is sharply split over the Senate health bill. Some, like Jane Hamsher and
by Terrance Heath | Dec 21, 2009 | Uncategorized
T'was the weekend before Xmas And all through the Senate, There was talk of a bill With some health care reform in it. With Nelson and Lieberman Both finally placated, All that's left, it seems, Is for the bill to be debated. Progressives may grumble, But with no...
