by Terrance Heath | Feb 18, 2011 | Blog, Making it in America
I'll say it again. When progressives and conservatives talk about jobs, we are not talking about the same thing. Nor do we talk about jobs for the same reasons, it seems. The more I watch the ongoing floor debate in the House, over the nearly 600 amendments to...
by Robert Borosage | Feb 18, 2011 | Blog
Rep. George Miller calling out mock tough conservatives -- and Gov Christie for that matter. What is the measure of political courage? It isn't tough to kick poor kids. Finally someone challenges the bullies. From the interview: "All morning long people have been...
by Bill Scher | Feb 18, 2011 | Blog, Financial Reform
Demanding bold solutions to today's jobs crisis.Read the series » Register for The Summit on Jobs & America's Future » Earlier this week, Senate Democratic leaders said their budget would adhere to the President's five-year freeze on non-military discretionary...
by Bill Scher | Feb 17, 2011 | Blog
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is being puffed up by many conservatives as the refreshing, straight-talking principled budget slasher that could lead a nationwide right-wing resurgence. Yesterday, conservatives drooled as Christie gave a trademark performance at...
by Richard Eskow | Feb 17, 2011 | Blog, Financial Reform
Somebody said that regulators need real power in order to be tough and effective. He said a strong, independent consumer protection agency is needed to help prevent the next financial crisis. And that we should help the millions of "responsible" homeowners hurt by the...
by Terrance Heath | Feb 17, 2011 | Blog, Economy
With a turn of phrase that ranks right up there with "I'm alright, Jack," "We care about the small people," and "Let them eat cake," House Speaker John Boehner voiced the Republican response to concerns about the consequences the GOP's...
