Congress

Odd coalition challenges Bernanke – what’s it about?

December 4, 2009 By John Case

Why are progressives like Sen. Bernie Sanders and economist Dean Baker teaming up with right-wingers like Grover Norquist and Phyllis Schlafly?

Senate Republicans seek to stall, poison health reform

December 1, 2009 By Susan Webb

The Senate opened debate on health care reform legislation Monday, but the real action may be happening behind the scenes and at the grass roots.

Senate begins health reform debate, women plan protest

November 30, 2009 By Tim Wheeler

As the Senate opened debate on health reform, the women's equality movement scheduled a "Day of Action" on Capitol Hill for Wednesday Dec. 2.

More troops to Afghanistan, but the public is wary

November 30, 2009 By Susan Webb

President Obama has ordered more troops to Afghanistan, but the U.S. public has very mixed feelings about the war.

Rep. Barbara Lee: Exit Afghanistan, boost security at home

November 24, 2009 By Marilyn Bechtel

Sending more troops to Afghanistan will inflame the insurgency, won't advance U.S. security, and will jeopardize domestic needs like jobs and health care, Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., declared Nov. 23.