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Obama Stands Down On Social Security Obama takes Chained CPI offer out of 2015 budget. NYT: "White House officials said on Thursday that since Republicans in Congress have shown no willingness to meet the president’s offer on social programs by closing loopholes for...
Victory! Chained CPI Out Of The Obama Budget
Great news! The AP just reported that the chained CPI will not be in President Obama’s budget. This is a victory for populists who want politicians to fight for the majority of real Americans facing tough economic realities.
Since Republicans Have No Ideas To Raise Wages, I Will Give Them Some
If Republicans don't seem to know what they could propose, I'm happy to help out. Since anything that's going to create jobs will cost the Treasury money, the first thing to do is find a way to loosen those budget caps.
Clarence Thomas, Jordan Davis, And America's "Sensitivity" About Race, Pt. 1
Clarence Thomas says that Americans are too sensitive about race. The killing of Jordan Davis, and a jury's failure to convict his killer, speaks volumes about the true state of America's racial sensitivity.
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Obama Tries To Sell Trade Deal Obama promotes TPP during North American summit. AP: "Closing a day of talks with the leaders of Mexico and Canada, Obama said the North American partners must maintain their 'competitive advantage' on trade, in part by expanding into...
Fast Track to Nowhere: America's Failed Trade Policy
The old trade model has failed us miserably. Isn't it time to stop pursuing a fast track for another bad trade deal when the train is already off the rails? Isn't it long past time to take another look and think anew?
When Being ‘For The Kids’ Really Isn’t
Instead of addressing root causes of poverty that affect academic performance, students and teachers are required to take on evermore-stringent "no excuses" academic requirements. Is this education reform, or abuse?
Report Reveals The Unequal States Of America
In 26 out of the 50 states, the top 1 percent have seized all of the income growth since the end of the Great Recession. Income inequality is not just a feature of certain regions or economic sectors.
Poll: Voters Blame Trade Agreements For Job Losses
A new poll finds that voters overwhelmingly see unfair trade agreements and outsourcing as a main cause of our job problem – and they want our government to do something about it.
Playing Politics with People's Lives
Another rural Georgia hospital is closing its doors as that state continues to block the Medicaid expansion. It's time for Republicans to expand Medicaid in every state, and stop playing politics with people's lives.
