Government

Stripping protection for federal workers, Trump squeezes experts out of government

October 29, 2020 By Tim Libretti

His latest executive order effectively allows Trump, even if he should lose the election, to politicize agencies that have historically been staffed by career employees who work for administration after administration, whether Republican or Democrat.

States largely fend for themselves in race against coronavirus pandemic

March 26, 2020 By John Bachtell

Illinois governor to Trump: “You should be leading a national response instead of throwing tantrums from the back seat……Get off Twitter and do your job.”

AOC bill: Federal contractors must obey labor law and allow unions—or lose

December 17, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

The bill says firms getting federal funds must be pro-worker, obeying all labor laws and not putting roadblocks in front of unionization—or else.

Dem senators fight to repay contract workers hurt by Trump shutdown

November 6, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

Democratic senators, led by Ohio’s Sherrod Brown, Minnesota’s Tina Smith and lawmakers from the D.C. metro area, are renewing their push to provide back pay to low-wage workers.

Resolution opposing Cuba blockade moves ahead in New York City Council

November 6, 2019 By Gary Bono

Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez said the blockade is a Cold War relic and condemned the Trump administration's re-introduction of harsh restrictions against Cuba.