by Bill Scher | Feb 18, 2014 | Uncategorized
More Proof The Stimulus Worked New WH report shows how much the 2009 stimulus worked. Politico: "By itself, the stimulus bill saved or created an average of 1.6 million jobs a year for four years through the end of 2012, [WH aide Jason] Furman said in a White House...
by Bill Scher | Feb 14, 2014 | Blog
Earlier today I brought my annoying optimism to MSNBC to make the case that Washington is not broken. Yes, Republicans are furiously obstructing all they can, and this Congress may be end up being one of the least productive in history. But Republicans have relented...
by Bill Scher | Feb 14, 2014 | Uncategorized
Dems Seek To Pressure Boehner on Immigration Sen. Chuck Schumer suggests using a discharge petition to force House vote on immigration. NYT: "[Schumer] accused House Republicans of trying to 'sweep this issue under the rug,' and added, 'In the next few months you’re...
by Bill Scher | Feb 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
Executive Order Kicks Off Broader Minimum Wage Push "Obama launches fresh effort on minimum wage as part of populist election message" reports W. Post: "...Obama signed an executive order hiking the minimum wage for federal contractors to $10.10 from $7.25 starting...
by Bill Scher | Feb 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
Republicans Surrender On Debt Limit House leadership surrenders on debt limit. AP: "Just 28 Republicans voted for the measure, including Boehner and his top lieutenants. But 193 Democrats more than compensated for the low support among Republicans. Senate Democrats...
