Harkin Calls Out Congressional Scrooges and Their ‘Benign Neglect’ Harkin Calls Out Congressional Scrooges and Their ‘Benign Neglect’
Washington is making life harder for most middle- and low-income Americans. Why?
Dec 18, 2013 / George Zornick
Vote on Afghanistan War Extension Won’t Be In Defense Bill Vote on Afghanistan War Extension Won’t Be In Defense Bill
Congress likely won’t consider a measure to hold a vote on extending the war--but the fight isn't over.
Dec 10, 2013 / George Zornick
House Dems Pledge Crucial Support for Unemployment Insurance Extension House Dems Pledge Crucial Support for Unemployment Insurance Extension
The movement comes off the heels of Obama's critical speech yesterday on the economy.
Dec 5, 2013 / George Zornick
Tough Thanksgiving for Food Stamp Families Tough Thanksgiving for Food Stamp Families
Most benefits will run out before the end of the month--and some have already been cut.
Nov 27, 2013 / George Zornick
A Progressive Victory on the Filibuster A Progressive Victory on the Filibuster
Make no mistake—filibuster reform is good not just for governance but for progressive policy.
Nov 21, 2013 / George Zornick
JPMorgan Agrees to Historic Settlement—Is It Enough? JPMorgan Agrees to Historic Settlement—Is It Enough?
The settlement with one of the nation’s biggest banks is historic—what should be next?
Nov 20, 2013 / George Zornick
Senators to Obama: Congress Must Vote Before Another Decade of War in Afghanistan Senators to Obama: Congress Must Vote Before Another Decade of War in Afghanistan
Senator Merkley wants President Obama to consult Congress before agreeing to another decade of war.
Nov 20, 2013 / George Zornick
Elizabeth Warren Comes Out for Expanding Social Security Elizabeth Warren Comes Out for Expanding Social Security
Warren used rampant 2016 speculation to juice an important debate over expanded benefits.
Nov 18, 2013 / George Zornick
Momentum Forms Around Extending Long-Term Unemployment Insurance Momentum Forms Around Extending Long-Term Unemployment Insurance
Democrats are now unified in extended the crucial benefits--will Republicans go along?
Nov 15, 2013 / George Zornick
The Next ‘Cliff’ Threatens the Long-Term Jobless The Next ‘Cliff’ Threatens the Long-Term Jobless
Time for Congress to start planning ahead.
Nov 7, 2013 / George Zornick