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Who Can Corral the Crazy Caucus?
House Speaker John Boehner gave up the job because he couldn't stand it. Rep. Kevin McCarthy stepped up and quickly bowed out. Rep. Paul Ryan doesn't really want the job, but might take it anyway. Who really wants to lead the crazy caucus?
Progressive Breakfast
Ryan Close To Speakership Rep. Paul Ryan appears to have the votes for Speaker. The Hill: "About two-thirds of the [House Freedom Caucus] backs Ryan for the Speakership ... 'My guess is he could still get 230-plus votes, and in this environment that is remarkable,'...
Demands Increase For Investigating Exxon's Funding Of Climate Denial
Members of Congress, a former tobacco prosecutor and now presidential candidates are demanding that the Justice Department investigate Exxon and other fossil fuel companies for fraud.
New Report: Federal Funds For Charter Schools Go Into A 'Black Hole'
Very little is known about how charter schools have spent over $3.7 billion the federal government has used to fuel expansion of the charter industry since 1995. Millions has gone to charter schools that were quickly closed or never opened
The Great Pumpkin Shortage Is Coming
The imminent pumpkin shortage is only the latest example of how changing weather patterns are endangering some of our favorite foods and drinks. Thanks for nothing, global warming. If this is news to you, try this sampler plate.
Why They Were Tweeting Up A Storm Today To #StopTheCuts
The House GOP’s disarray shows that the party may be a danger to itself. The GOP’s political brinksmanship is danger to the nation’s economy and the American people.
Progressive Breakfast
Bernie Takes On Exxon "Sanders calls for federal probe of Exxon" reports The Hill: "Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is asking the Justice Department to investigate whether ExxonMobil Corp.’s climate change research strategy broke federal law [citing] a recent...
Clinton vs Sanders vs O'Malley On Fixing Banking
Which Democratic candidate will take on the banks? They all have proposals that increase regulation and likely break up the biggest banks. But will their administrations enforce those as well as existing regulations if elected?
Justin Trudeau Did What FDR Could Not: Win With Keynes
One can hope that Justin Trudeau's victory in Canada will help advance our collective wisdom, and make it easier for politicians in the future to campaign on Economics 101.
Progressive Breakfast
Liberals Seize Majority In Canada Liberals shatter expectations by claiming clear majority in Parliament. CBC: "Justin Trudeau will be Canada's next prime minister after leading the Liberal Party to a stunning majority government win ... The Liberal wave that washed...
