by Bill Scher | Jan 8, 2015 | Uncategorized
Obama Cheerleads Economy As Warren Warns Obama talks up economic progress in Detroit as argument to do more for middle-class. W. Post: "...it's important for us to hear some good news, not to make us complacent, but to give us confidence that if we work harder we can...
by Bill Scher | Jan 7, 2015 | Blog, Jobs and Growth
The ground-breaking ceremony for California's high-speed rail system Tuesday was the second major advancement in President Obama's vision for modernizing America's train tracks in the last two weeks. At the end of 2014, the Amtrak Vermonter line – connecting Vermont...
by Bill Scher | Jan 7, 2015 | Uncategorized
Republican Start New Congress With Social Security Attack House Republicans use rules change to attack Social Security. HuffPost: "The House on Tuesday passed legislation laying out parliamentary rules for the year. The bill included a little-noticed provision...
by Bill Scher | Jan 6, 2015 | Uncategorized
Boehner Aims To Contain Revolt Conservative revolt against Boehner for Speaker expected to come up short. The Hill: "At least 10 conservative lawmakers have vowed to vote against Boehner when the House convenes at noon ... and as many as 20 could ultimately cast their...
by Bill Scher | Jan 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
Divided Republicans Take Congress Tomorrow "Republicans Say They’ll Act Fast to Push Agenda" upon taking over Congress tomorrow. NYT: "Republicans hope to strike early with measures that are known to have bipartisan support. The House is set to pass legislation this...
