Category Archives: Originals

The Washington Post: Harold Meyerson: ‘Washington D.C. Council Stands For Fair Wages & Against Wal-Mart’

“For Republicans who want to cut the number of food stamp recipients, here’s a helpful suggestion: Support the ordinance passed last week by the D.C. Council, which required big-box stores like Wal-Mart to pay their employees at least $12.50 an … Continue reading

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Senate Democrats: Leader Harry Reid: ‘A New Normal For the Senate’

Source:Senate Democrats– U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Senators Jeff Merkley and Tom Udall in the background. “Senate Majority Harry Reid, speaking to reporters in the Capitol, said today there is now a new normal in the Senate: “qualified … Continue reading

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Associated Press: Texas Senate Passes New Abortion Restrictions

Source:Associated Press inside the Texas State Senate. “The Texas Senate passed sweeping new abortion restrictions late Friday, sending them to Republican Gov. Rick Perry to sign into law after weeks of rallies that made the state the focus of the … Continue reading

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Senate Democrats: ‘It’s Time to End Gridlock In Washington’

Source:Senate Democrats– Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (Democrat, Nevada) “Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid calls on Republicans to end their obstructionism of President Obama’s nominees.” From Senate Democrats Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid talking about Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and … Continue reading

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Brookings Institution: Ron Haskins & John Podesta: ‘Making Work Pay Again This Time For Men’

Source:Brookings Institution– working in America. “Congress is expected to take up comprehensive tax reform later this year or next year. As we prepare for a potentially bruising partisan battle, it is incumbent upon leadership of both parties to ensure that … Continue reading

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Josh Freedman: ‘Big Business Isn’t Investing in People Anymore, so Big Government Has To’

Source:Quartz– President Barack H. Obama (Democrat, Illinois) 44th President of the United States. Productive investments and social spending are essential to a healthy advanced society. Yet US president Barack Obama’s proposal to cut Social Security benefits and the bipartisan idea … Continue reading

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David Warsh: ‘Will Hillary Clinton Be Our Dwight Eisenhower?’

Source:Economic Principles blogger David Warsh. “It’s inviting on the Fourth of July to speculate a little about the next presidential election. Thus Politico last week asked, What Happens If Hillary Clinton Passes in 2016? At The New York Times, Jonathan … Continue reading

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Associated Press: ‘Egypt’s Army Tightens Grip’

Source:Associated Press with a look at a demonstration of freedom in Egypt. “Egypt’s military moved to tighten its control of key institutions and slapped a travel ban on President Mohammed Morsi and allies in preparation for an almost certain push … Continue reading

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VOA News: ‘Iranian Immigrant’s Success Creates Abundant Opportunities For Many Others’

Source:VOA News reporting on Subway. “America is often called “The Land of Opportunity.” And in 2011 alone, more than a million immigrants became permanent residents on the path to citizenship. Many come to the U.S. to escape hardships where they … Continue reading

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Associated Press: U.S. Senate Advances Immigration Bill

Source:Associated Press– U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (Democrat, New Jersey) speaking about the bipartisan immigration reform bill. “The Senate advanced historic immigration legislation across the last procedural test Thursday and prepared to vote later in the day to pass the measure … Continue reading

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