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Happy Birthday, Social Security – But Stay Away From That Cake!
August 14 is Social Security’s birthday, which raises the question: what do you give the program that has everything? After all, Social Security enjoys massive public support. It’s the most efficient program of its kind in the country.
Regulators: Mega-Banks Still a Giant Threat
We hear a lot of big talk about how Dodd-Frank has made the financial system safer. It's supposed to protect us from another financial crisis like the one in 2008. But does anybody really believe it? The bank regulators sure don’t.
August 14: Time to Reinvigorate the Fight for the Four Freedoms
The 70th Anniversary of the end of World War II is just a year away. Let's truly honor the Greatest Generation. Let's redeem and renew the struggles for Freedom of Speech and Religion,and Freedom from Want and Fear.
Dems Should Campaign On Trade And Jobs, Not On Being Like Republicans
What's the old Republican saying? "When I vote for a Republican, I want the real thing. I accept no substitutes."
What's the old Democrat saying? "If I can't find a real Democrat to vote for I guess I'll just stay home."
Progressive Breakfast
Banks Move Against Volcker Rule Banks lobby to delay Volcker Rule. Reuters: "Banks are lobbying U.S. policy makers for a delay of up to seven years from a provision requiring them to sell investments in private-equity and venture-capital funds ... The Volcker rule,...
Democrats: Party of Future Change or Past Accomplishment
Should Democrats run on what needs to be done or touting what has already been done? You wouldn't think this is a hard question. But the White House thinks its time to brag on the economy.
After 5 Years Of 'Recovery,' Still Only Half As Many Jobs As Job Seekers
The latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary underscores the penalty millions of workers are paying for the right-wing's sabotaging of the economic recovery.
If Congress Won't, President Obama May Have To Address Inversions
Corporate “inversions” are all the rage. No, I’m not talking about Wall Street yoga — although the term does refer to a method for companies to twist and contort themselves in order to evade taxes.
Progressive Breakfast
Hillary v. The Left Hillary Clinton interview causes friction with left. Politico: "Progressives are wincing over Clinton’s foreign policy comments in a blockbuster interview with The Atlantic, saying her statements are excessively hawkish and reminiscent of...
"Running as Dems While Sounding Republican." Hey, What Could Go Wrong?
The game plan: Adopt your competition’s failed economic agenda, make yourself your opponent’s pallid shadow, and base your campaign on issues, positions and priorities that have little or no support among voters.
