by Bill Scher | Mar 19, 2014 | Uncategorized
Weak Union Morale Could Hurt Dems Union frustration may hold Dems back in November. The Hill: "... building trade union leaders joined with the American Petroleum Institute to blast the Obama administration for stalling on the approval of the Keystone pipeline ......
by Bill Scher | Mar 18, 2014 | Climate
Today the American Association for the Advancement of Science published a 20-page report, "What We Know" summing up the scientific consensus on the reality and urgency of climate change. The scientific panel explained that "about 97% of climate scientists have...
by Bill Scher | Mar 18, 2014 | Uncategorized
Justice Effort On Banks Under Fire Sen. Warren, Rep. Waters & Rep. Cummings call on AG Holder to explain audit criticizing bank investigations. W. Post: "Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Md.) and Reps. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) and Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) expressed concern...
by Bill Scher | Mar 17, 2014 | Uncategorized
Fed To Pull Back This Week Fed expected to reduce monetary stimulus this week. NYT: "The Federal Reserve’s policy-making committee, which meets Tuesday and Wednesday, is widely expected to cut the Fed’s monthly purchases of Treasury and mortgage-backed securities by...
by Bill Scher | Mar 14, 2014 | Uncategorized
Unemployment Insurance Breakthrough Senate strikes deal to extend unemployment insurance for long-term unemployed. W. Post: "...the five Republican supporters of the legislation provide just enough votes to clear the 60-vote hurdle needed to pass the legislation ......
