The Democrats won this round of the fiscal-cliff standoff, but now let’s get to the right debate.
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Obama Appoints Scott Brown as Senator from Massachusetts
With John Kerry in line to become Secretary of State, Brown stands a good chance of becoming senator.
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Don’t Count Boehner Out Just Yet
The House Speaker suffered a humiliating defeat with the failure of “Plan B,” but he has survived far bigger messes over the course of his long career.
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The Nature of John Boehner’s Problem
It’s not just that his caucus is made up of ideological extremists, it’s that they can’t think strategically and don’t care about legislating.
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How House Republicans Neutered Themselves
By rejecting John Boehner’s “Plan B,” GOP legislators have severely limited their influence in dealing with the fiscal cliff.
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Prostitution for the Price of a Happy Meal
Why food-stamp bans are perpetuating risky behaviors among America’s most vulnerable
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Paying for Having Been Raped
Women in the military might finally, finally, be able to rely on their health insurance for abortion coverage in the case of rape or incest.Â
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
It’s a Mad, Mad Michigan
Right-to-work legislation was only the beginning. State Republicans have an entire docket full of legislation set to limit rights.
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Social Security: Will Obama Cave?
The deal between the White House and the GOP includes changes to the cost-of-living formula that amount to needless cuts for seniors.
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Mitch McConnell Doesn’t Understand What the Debt Ceiling Is
Or is it that he knows perfectly well, but wants to mislead the public and the press?
