by Bill Scher | Jan 11, 2007 | Blog
Is the Washington Post actively trying to thwart the First 100 Hours goal to empower Medicare to negotiate for lower drug prices? Today, the Post prints a one-two punch of misleading information. On the "news" side, we have particularly egregious piece broadly...
by Bill Scher | Jan 11, 2007 | Blog
In response to President Bush's stunning rejection of the people's will, Campaign for America's Future is joining our progressive allies today to form Americans Against Escalation in Iraq. Rallies are being held across the country today to oppose the continuation of...
by Bill Scher | Jan 11, 2007 | Blog, Minimum Wage
With the likelihood of competing minimum wage bills from the House and Senate, House Dems appear divided on how to proceed. CongressDaily AM reports: "...House Majority Leader [Steny] Hoyer said he would consider going with the Senate bill to avoid a conference...
by Bill Scher | Jan 10, 2007 | Blog, Minimum Wage
Minutes ago, the House approved increasing the hourly minimum wage to $7.25, over two years. The vote was strong, 315 to 116. Democratic support was unanimous. The GOP caucus was split, with 82 supporting and 116 opposing. Over in the Senate, CQ reports that Sen. Max...
by Bill Scher | Jan 10, 2007 | Blog, Minimum Wage
It's more than just Sen. Max Baucus looking to add business lobby favors to a minimum wage hike. According to Congressional Quarterly, Senate Dem leaders Richard Durbin and Chuck Schumer are opting to try to placate conservatives instead of standing up to them: "The...
by Bill Scher | Jan 10, 2007 | Blog
USA Today reports that the First 100 Hours battle for affordable prescription drugs may come down a few votes in the Senate: "While Democrats have the votes to pass the bill in the House, it faces a closer battle in the Senate. The Senate Finance Committee opens...
