by Bill Scher | Nov 13, 2008 | Blog
While many see the automotive industry crisis as an opportunity to help address our clean energy needs, conservatives see an opportunity to make workers earn less. The Examiner editorial page claims: The basic reason why Asian automakers make money on their U.S....
by Bill Scher | Nov 12, 2008 | Blog, Minimum Wage
After the Democrats took over Congress in 2007, Senate Finance Committee Chair Max Baucus (D-Mont.) was a bit of a buzzkill, watering down progressive legislation regarding the minimum wage and prescription drug costs. And in the next Congress, as Ezra Klein suggested...
by Bill Scher | Nov 11, 2008 | Blog
On Fox News Sunday, leading House conservative Mike Pence looked at the success of ballot initiatives that deny equal marriage rights as evidence that conservatism remains healthy in America. Discussing how the Republican Party should move forward, Pence told host...
by Bill Scher | Nov 10, 2008 | Blog, Making it in America
So another irresponsible industry is in deep trouble and wants a government bailout. This time, it's the auto industry. General Motors is literally worth nothing, according to Deutsche Bank, and needs "external government intervention" to survive. Ford and Chrysler...
by Bill Scher | Nov 8, 2008 | Blog
Check this second paragraph from an Associated Press story about the House battle to head the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which would play a critical role in any global warming legislation: Obama has said he wants to act quickly on climate change. But crucial...
