by Robert Borosage | Nov 16, 2011 | Blog, Economy
The following is prepared testimony from Robert Borosage delivered today to the Congressional Progressive Caucus's Hearing on Jobs I thank the Congressional Progressive Caucus for holding this hearing. I am honored by the invitation to participate. I want to the...
by Roger Hickey | Nov 16, 2011 | Blog
Politicians beholden to the 1% are trying to evict the Occupy movement, from Wall Street and elsewhere around the country. Meanwhile, in Washington, the “Super Committee” threatens to cut Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security, while protecting tax cuts for the 1% —...
by Terrance Heath | Nov 16, 2011 | Blog
After labeling Barack Obama a "socialist," you wouldn't think conservatives would be taking their cues from socialists, right? You'd be wrong. From the "flat tax" to the ideal capitalist system, Republican presidential candidates seem to be getting their ideas and...
by Richard Eskow | Nov 16, 2011 | Blog
Ezra Klein's "Wonkbook" is invaluable for anyone trying to follow the Washington policymaking process. Each day it offers its readers everything from the latest CBO analyses to the newest latest adorable animal videos. Since I'm both an obsessive reader of reports and...
by Leo Gerard | Nov 16, 2011 | Blog
Wall Street waged war on the American economy and middle class with its reckless gambling. It wasn’t Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac that crashed the economy. It wasn’t the federal government. It wasn’t hapless homeowners who were sold mortgages they couldn’t afford. It was...
