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Are Eric Schneiderman and Liberal Groups Selling Out to Obama on Bank Fraud
If the President thought his mortgage investigation announcement would be an easy sell to progressive critics, he was only half right at best.
Another Privatization Horror Story [VIDEO] Taxpayer-Backed Mortgage Giant Bets Against Its Customers
Republicans Against It Before They Were For It
First, Republicans opposed extending the payroll tax cut that put an extra $20 a week in the pockets of 160 million working Americans.
Next, th
Progressive Breakfast
Each morning, Bill Scher and Terrance Heath serve up what progressives need to effect change on the kitchen-table issues families face: jobs, health care, green energy, financial reform, affordable education and retirement security.
Progressive Breakfast - 2/21/2012
Each morning, Bill Scher and Terrance Heath serve up what progressives need to effect change on the kitchen-table issues families face: jobs, health care, green energy, financial reform, affordable education and retirement security.
How Power Suits Subvert the Law of the Land
Lawmakers make laws. They don't enforce them. Corporate America understands that difference — and exploits it with a relentless regularity. The latest case in point: the battle over outrageous CEO pay.
3rd Anniversary Of Stimulus - Howd It Do
This is the 3rd anniversary of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, commonly known as President Obama's "stimulus." Republicans say it made the economy worse. Let's see...
"Weapons Of Jobs Destruction" - NewsHour Segment On Chinese Business Partnerships
PBS' NewsHour had a terrific segment exploring the question, Are Chinese Business Partnerships a Good Deal for U.S. Companies? Watch Peter Navarro describe what he calls "weapons of job destruction."
Freedom Of and From Religion
The president did something agile and wise the other day. And something quite important to the health of our politics. He reached up and snuffed out what some folks wanted to make into a cosmic battle between good and evil. No, said the president, we're not going to turn the argument over contraception into Armageddon, […]
Rick Santorum Pushes Manufacturing But Silent On House GOP Blocking Currency Bill
Presidential candidate Rick Santorum has gained popularity by saying he supports efforts to revitalize American manufacturing. But he remains silent about House Republicans keeping the China Currency Bill from being brought to the floor for a vote.
