Congress
Fight over Social Security is on
January 31, 2011The 112th Congress is barely under way and a fight has already broken out - on partisan lines, of course - over Social Security and Medicare.
Read moreHealth reform backers gaining support
January 18, 2011As Republicans attempt to repeal healthcare reform, Democats are turning the debate into a campaign to explain the law to more Americans.
Read moreThis is a heat wave, at least in the long term
January 13, 2011Unfortunately, the Republican Party, especially its Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin / tea party section, either doesn't believe or refuses to believe the truth about climate change.
Read moreState budget crises and Mr. Holland’s sorrow
January 12, 2011In the coming year, states face a combined shortfall likely to exceed $112 billion.
Read moreCoalition urges filibuster reforms in new Senate session
January 5, 2011A coalition of progressive organizations, Fix the Senate Now, is calling for filibuster reform.
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