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Two Congressmen Nail The Problem With The Jeff Sessions Makeover
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker and Georgia Rep. John Lewis on Wednesday made sure that the Senate and the country was not distracted by the makeover that the attorney general nominee presented to the country this week.
The Dullest -- and Most Shocking -- Moment in Trump's Press Conference
hat outrages people in Washington doesn't seem to offend voters in West Virginia or boost Democratic turnout in Milwaukee. But everyone understands greed, and graft, and selfishness.
How Many Won't Watch Trump's Inauguration?
On The Rick Smith Show, I discussed how low TV ratings would rattle Trump, as well as other issues looming large for the incoming administration. Check out the podcast.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren Calls On People To Defend The CFPB
People's Action urges people to call their congressperson at (202) 224-3121 to tell them to protect the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). But that's just a start.
Progressive Breakfast
Don't Take Away Our Health CareThis week, Congress will vote on a budget resolution to repeal the Affordable Care Act and take health care away from millions. This is the right wing's first step toward gutting the health care we all count on. On top of eliminating the...
Don’t Watch Donald Trump’s Inauguration
A mass refusal by the public to watch Donald Trump on TV will deprive him of big ratings, which he routinely uses to create a false impression of widespread popularity.
Progressive Breakfast
Senate: Do not let Trump's picks go unvettedToday, the Senate will begin confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees. But many of his picks haven’t yet completed the ethics vetting process. According to the Office of Government Ethics,...
The McConnell/Trump GOP Guts Ethics Rules For Its Billionaire Cabinet
Forget “extreme vetting.” These nominees won’t even face ordinary vetting. Instead, Mitch McConnell is greasing the skids for some highly questionable appointees.
Postal Service Drops Staples Privatization Effort
In a "big win" for working people, the management of the United States Postal Service is dropping a privatization pilot program that involved allowing Staples stores to act as Post Offices.
Progressive Breakfast
URGENT: Sessions Attorney General confirmation can still be stopped Senate Republicans are trying to rush through one of the most dangerous Presidential appointments of all time. Sen. Jeff Sessions has a history of attacking civil rights organizations, undermining...
