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"Horror Stories" Show How Privatization Loots Taxpayers
A report from In the Public Interest highlights some of the horror stories that happen when local and state governments “outsource” or “privatize” public functions, and recommends ways to avert future disasters.
Progressive Breakfast
Jobless Aid Advances Extended unemployment insurance clears first Senate hurdle, but more hurdles remain. AP: "...six Republicans sided with Democrats on a 60-37 Senate vote to keep the measure alive ... [Sen. Dan] Coats, for one, immediately made clear that his vote...
After A Pivotal Year For Education, What's Next
2013 was a pivotal year for the nation's education policy. Just as in the economic arena, anger over inequity and unfairness has stirred the masses into action and sent a clear warning sign to political leaders for 2014.
GOP Rebranding Derails: Out Of Step With the American Majority
Republicans in Congress started off the new year by telling the majority of the country it can’t have what it wants. Their vote against extending long-term unemployment insurance was just the first blow to their brand.
After 50 Years, How To Move Forward In The War On Poverty
America hasn't lost the war on poverty. We just stopped fighting it. We must take up challenge again, and fight not just against poverty, but for more jobs, livable wages, and economic growth that benefits all.
Renewing The War on Poverty Is Our Challenge Now
Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King, Jr., John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson – each of them issued a moral challenge to wage ceaseless war against poverty and its causes. Conscience calls on each of us to take up their challenge.
Enormous, Humongous Trade Deficit Falls, Thanks To Oil And Exports
The reasons behind the fall in the trade deficit in November hint that the economy might be getting better. But our trade deficits are still large, and cost us lost jobs and prosperity.
The Next Unemployment Benefits Fight: The Specious "Pay-For" Demand
Don't let Republicans get away with demanding that Democrats "pay for" a benefit for economically struggling Americans by taking away support from other economically struggling Americans.
"60 Minutes" Gets Everything About Clean Energy Wrong
"60 Minutes" suggests that Obama's clean energy investments are a taxpayer waste, yet ignores how we've massively increased our clean energy capacity in just five years.
Progressive Breakfast
Close Jobless Aid Vote Expected Today Reid delays jobless aid vote, now expected this AM. The Hill: "...at least 17 senators weren't present for the vote Monday evening due to the severe cold weather that has delayed flights ... It’s unclear if both sides will come to...
