Throughout the crafting of financial reform legislation, the Consumer Federal Protection Bureau, a new entity to protect consumer transactions, was central to the fight. Large banks lobbied aggressively against it, spending an unprecedented amount of money. Now the fight is about who will lead it. Progressive groups are waging a vocal campaign in support of [...]
The Obama administration issued a report that says the $750 billion Recovery Act passed last year has created 3 million jobs. But with unemployment hovering at 9.5%, Democrats and President Obama have scaled back their approach to job creation and are blaming Republicans for blocking their efforts. After the completion of health care, which sucked [...]
Starting Tuesday, it will be easier for Veterans to receive help and benefits for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The Department of Veterans Affairs has softened the cumbersome burden of proof that has denied may veterans. The process to receive treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is unwieldy. Largely because it’s so difficult for soldiers to [...]
The confirmation hearings for Solicitor General Elena Kagan to be the next Supreme Court Justice begin Monday. The hearing could be full of political grandstanding, legal debate, or personal inquiry. I expect all of the above. Words such as bright, wonderful temperament, great listener, straight shooter are often used to describe Kagan. When he announced [...]
Results from the busiest primary day of the midterm elections – with elections in 12 states – show that progressive challengers fell short while Tea Party challengers were much more successful. In two high profile races, the incumbent beat progressive challengers. Arkansas Senator Blanche Lincoln pulled out a surprising runoff victory over challenger Bill Halter [...]
