by Robert Borosage | Mar 7, 2014 | Jobs and Growth
The February Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report – 175,000 new jobs with unemployment remaining at 6.7 percent – is better than many feared, but reveals a slow-growth economy that is failing to reach the more than 20 million Americans still in need of full-time...
by Robert Borosage | Mar 5, 2014 | The 2015 Budget
President Obama’s 2015 Budget sets up many of the right fights with the right opponents. Republicans who dismiss it out of hand – “most irresponsible budget yet” fumed House Speaker John Boehner – are exposed for what they are: defenders of privilege and entrenched...
by Robert Borosage | Feb 27, 2014 | Conservatism
Remember that Republican promise on comprehensive tax reform? Well, never mind. For years, Republicans have called for comprehensive tax reform that would offer lower rates paid for by closing loopholes. They’ve rejected any effort to close obscene dodges in the tax...
by Robert Borosage | Feb 20, 2014 | Trans-Pacific Partnership
The Obama administration continues to push a fast track to nowhere. U.S. Trade Representative Michael B. Froman now has launched a charm offensive, meeting with legislators, consumer, union and environmental groups to try to defuse growing opposition to fast track...
by Robert Borosage | Feb 12, 2014 | Conservatism, Unemployment Benefits
After laboring for all of 18 days this year, Congress adjourns today for another 12-day vacation. They leave behind a city paralyzed by icy weather outside and icy indifference inside the halls of Congress. They leave after a minority of the Senate used a filibuster...
