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Will House Republicans Govern Or Destroy The Government They Hate?
The parents of the Republican Party are away for the summer and the Tea-nagers are ransacking the House. But is it really a surprise that people who hate government itself would act to destroy government itself?
Progressive Breakfast
Can Republicans Govern? "Three interlocking fiscal disputes" raise prospect of shutdown or debt limit breach, reports NYT: "Perhaps easiest to resolve is the effort by some conservative Republicans to eliminate financing for the new health care law in return for...
Republicans Flinch Again
The latest suggestion that Republicans will give up a shutdown threat in favor of a debt limit threat is just the latest example of Republicans flinching in the face of political reality.
Newt's Right Again, But The GOP Won't Listen
Once again, Newt Gingrich is telling hard truth and offering good advice to Republicans. There is almost no chance the GOP will listen. Just like a stopped clock, every once in a while Newt Gingrich gets something right.
The Terrible Divide Between Top And Bottom
Two new stories today that just happened to be located one after the other in my news feed illustrate the divide between what most of us are experiencing, and how the Very Serious People see good times rolling.
We're Number 1! (In Inequality)
We have much to be proud of in America. But having the most economic inequality is one of our most dubious achievements. I guess we just have a very few people who are excellent happiness pursuers. Or maybe it's something else entirely.
Sequester = 900,000 Jobs Lost In A Year
Cancelling the sequester would add 900,000 jobs next year. Other cuts are cruel to people and also happen to hurt the economy. Stop these stupid and cruel cuts and lets get this country moving forward again.
How President Obama Could Move Millions Into The Middle Class
President Obama does not have to wait for Congress to help move two million Americans into the middle class. He can issue an executive order that would improve earnings for low-wage workers in jobs financed by the federal government.
Progressive Breakfast
America The Unequal The US leads in inequity. The Atlantic's Matthew O'Brien: "...all societies are unequal, but some are more unequal than others. The question is why the U.S. has become more so than just about any other rich country the past 30 years. After all, if...
A Birthday Card For Social Security
You're looking good for a 78-year-old – and it's no wonder, given how hard you work to keep the nation's seniors, people with disabilities and survivors financially secure.
