by Robert Borosage | Feb 19, 2013 | Economy, The Sequester
Congress is taking this week off on the first of their spring breaks. The legislators will return to find only four days left before the first of the Republican Congress’ austerity bombs – the deep automatic cuts in government spending known as the sequester – is set...
by Isaiah J. Poole | Feb 15, 2013 | Chained CPI, The Sequester
A majority of House Democrats have signed a House Progressive Caucus letter to President Obama opposing benefit cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. "We write to affirm our vigorous opposition to cutting Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid benefits in any...
by Richard Eskow | Feb 14, 2013 | Minimum Wage
Two important events took place this week. One was President Obama's call for a higher minimum wage, which got a lot of attention. The other was a new report which showed just how much of our nation’s wealth continues to be hijacked by the wealthiest among us....
by Derek Pugh | Feb 14, 2013 | The Sequester
“Cut, Cut, Cut” has been the chorus sung by the House GOP for far too long. Republicans hide under the guise of good intent, while knowing full well what the beat of their rhythm means for the American people. The Office of Management and Budget released a report on...
by Richard Eskow | Feb 14, 2013 | Minimum Wage
A State of the Union address is always important. It's the president's opportunity to tell the nation what he or she plans to do in the coming year. But what the history books say about this year's speech may also depend what we do in the weeks and months to come. In...
by Robert Borosage | Feb 13, 2013 | Minimum Wage
The president certainly can deliver a speech. Last night, he showed he could do a Clinton one better, delivering an hour-long speech packed with policy initiatives, with rhetorical flourishes to rouse his audience. Empowered by his re-election and the progressive...
