by Bill Scher | Jan 8, 2014 | Uncategorized
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...
by Bill Scher | Jan 7, 2014 | Climate
On Sunday, 60 Minutes aired an odd hit piece on the Obama administration's clean energy investments, strongly suggesting that it has wasted taxpayer money on pipe dreams. Thankfully, on Monday, Media Matters, the San Jose Mercury News and the National Memo (with a big...
by Bill Scher | Jan 7, 2014 | Uncategorized
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...
by Bill Scher | Jan 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
Senate Vote Today on Unemployment Insurance Not enough GOP support yet for jobless aid to clear Senate tonight, reports W. Post: "With [GOP Sen. Dean] Heller and 55 members of the Senate Democratic caucus, supporters still need at least four votes ... Spokespeople for...
by Bill Scher | Jan 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
When Secretary of State John Kerry is not working on nuclear deals with Iran, ending civil war in Syria or creating a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, he's spending his free time on solving the climate crisis. The New York Times reports Kerry is eyeing a...
