by Richard Eskow | Dec 18, 2012 | Blog, Chained CPI
Our leaders in Washington heard from the voters last month. They may need to hear from them again. According to news reports a budget deal is coalescing around some very unattractive and unwise ideas. The deal's centerpiece is reportedly the "chained CPI," a back-door...
by Isaiah J. Poole | Dec 17, 2012 | Blog
We have two words for House Speaker John Boehner's proposal to resolve fiscal showdown. No deal. Campaign for America's Future co-directors Robert Borosage and Roger Hickey both condemned Boehner's latest offer, which would reportedly allow tax rates to go up on upper...
by Digby | Dec 17, 2012 | Blog
If you are looking for thoughtful, informative dialog on the gun issue, take the time to look at Chris Hayes' show on both days this week-end, if you happened to miss them. Here's just one segment: Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the...
by Dave Johnson | Dec 17, 2012 | Blog
Michigan Republicans are pushing low wages, claiming that "right-to-work" laws will "attract businesses." Does it work? Conservatives argue that strong unions cost jobs and anti-union "right-to-work" laws will bring jobs, because companies will move to places where...
by Bill Scher | Dec 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
MORNING MESSAGE: A Still, Small Voice OurFuture.org's Richard Eskow: "Last year in Africa I heard the story of a nine-year-old girl who took her own life rather than face the horrors in her village. Her voice has spoken to me ever since, informing the work of my days...
