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Filibuster Reform Is Back Federal judge and FHFA chief picks filibustered. Politico: "The GOP blocked [Mel] Watt’s nomination because they saw him as a political pick, rather than a housing policy expert. Republicans objected to [Patricia] Millett because they believe...
Honoring Marge Tabankin: A Lifetime Fueling the Progressive Movement
This lifelong organizer and supporter of progressive causes will get a "thank you" for work spanning five decades at the Campaign for America's Future 2013 Awards Gala.
Confirm Mel Watt Now
The Senate’s role in presidential nominations is “advise and consent,” not “obstruct and prevent.” But even so-called “moderate” Republicans like Susan Collins won't block a filibuster of Mel Watt to lead the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
The Grand Bargain Was Not Conceived As A Budget Negotiation
Just a reminder here that the Grand Bargain was not conceived as a "deal" between the Republicans and Democrats to cut the "entitlements" in exchange for some "revenue." That's the "Balanced Approach" set forth by the President in the 2012 campaign.
A Coordinated Attack on American Wages and Labor Standards In States
According to the report state legislators across the country have launched an unprecedented series of initiatives aimed at lowering labor standards, weakening unions, and eroding workplace protections.
Leo Gerard Progressive Champion Award
“Not one progressive group, including the labor movement, is going to be able to change the direction of the country on their own.” - United Steelworkers President Leo Gerard
47 Million Americans Are Going Over the "Hunger Cliff"
Millions of Americans will go over the “Hunger Cliff” when $5 billion in cuts to food stamps go into effect Friday. While Congress negotiates even bigger cuts, more Americans will have to negotiate where their next meal will come from.
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Obama Defends Obamacare WH apologetic over website, defiant in support of law. NYT: "Senior advisers to the president said they understood that the bungled rollout of the insurance marketplace has given Republicans another opportunity to litigate the political case...
Big New Senate Push For Manufacturing Jobs
Manufacturing jobs are important to any economy. But for some time our country has been neglecting manufacturing in favor of the financial sector. This week Senate Democrats introduced a package of 40 bills in an effort to turn this around.
Save Social Security
On Wednesday, a panel discussion and press conference were held to examine Social Security’s role in in the retirement income crisis. An overwhelming majority of Americans believe that Social Security benefits should not be cut.
