by Bill Scher | Sep 27, 2013 | Blog
Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Today on MSNBC, I noted that a debt default is inconceivable, and at the end of the day, Speaker John Boehner won't allow it. To go over that cliff risks a global depression and Republican...
by Bill Scher | Sep 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
All Eyes On House Senate to pass bill to keep government open today. AP: "Senators were expected to pass it after derailing a conservative effort to block the bill and after removing House-approved language that strips money from President Barack Obama's health care...
by Bill Scher | Sep 26, 2013 | Climate
Progressives may be feeling pretty good these days. De Blasio ascendant. Summers thwarted. Republicans imploding over ObamaCare. Well, here's a jerk back into harsh reality. President Obama's EPA is expected to unveil the centerpiece of its climate plan in June 2014....
by Bill Scher | Sep 26, 2013 | Uncategorized
Senate May Speed Up Vote To Avert Shutdown Senate expected to vote Friday to give House more time before shutdown deadline reports TPM. Unclear if House Dems will support Senate stopgap bill that extends sequester. The Hill: "The lawmakers are adamantly opposed to the...
by Bill Scher | Sep 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
Senate Dems Set To Keep Sequester ... For Now Reid unites Senate Dems around maintaining sequester in stopgap bill. The Hill: "Reid’s ability to forge a consensus within his caucus — despite the grumbling of liberals — stood in contrast to the Senate GOP conference,...