by People's Action | Feb 13, 2017 | Breakfast
Mnuchin Up, Puzder Next Mnuchin expected to be confirmed today. Reuters: "...no Republicans have declared opposition, setting the stage for a party-line 52-48 vote. The vote is set for around 7 p.m. EST." Expect more Wall Streeters in the Treasury. Politico: "Senior...
by People's Action | Feb 10, 2017 | Breakfast
Travel Ban Banned Travel ban restraining order remains in place after 3-0 9th Circuit ruling. NYT: "The three-judge panel, suggesting that the ban did not advance national security, said the administration had shown 'no evidence' that anyone from the seven nations —...
by People's Action | Feb 9, 2017 | Breakfast
Sessions Confirmed, Price Next USA Today previews "5 big issues where Sessions may have an immediate impact": "Trump won’t need to worry about having to coax his new attorney general into enforcing his immigration ban ... Civil rights advocates have expressed doubts...
by People's Action | Feb 8, 2017 | Breakfast
"Nevertheless, She Persisted" Republicans try to silence Warren, fail. W. Post: "...Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) interrupted Warren’s speech ... and said that she had breached Senate rules by reading past statements against [Jeff] Sessions from figures such...
by People's Action | Feb 7, 2017 | Breakfast
Tell Your Senator to Vote "No" on DeVos At noon today, the full Senate is expected to vote on billionaire Betsy DeVos, Trump's nominee for Secretary of Education. DeVos has raised bipartisan concerns and is now only one vote away from losing the nomination. Act now to...
