What the CEOs Lobbying on the Fiscal Cliff Really Want What the CEOs Lobbying on the Fiscal Cliff Really Want
The sacrifice preached by these CEOs in the fiscal cliff debate is most certainly one-sided.
Nov 28, 2012 / George Zornick
Progressives Organize Push for a Strong SEC Chair Progressives Organize Push for a Strong SEC Chair
A petition demanding Obama appoint someone who will hold Wall Street accountable has already gained a significant number of signatures.
Nov 27, 2012 / George Zornick
Mary Schapiro’s Departure Creates an Opportunity for a Stronger SEC Mary Schapiro’s Departure Creates an Opportunity for a Stronger SEC
Obama has a chance to vigorously pursue a new era at the agency of tough enforcement and the implementation of strong new rules on Wall Street behavior.
Nov 26, 2012 / George Zornick
Keystone Protesters March on the White House Keystone Protesters March on the White House
A decision is due on the Keystone XL pipeline again, and grassroots activists don’t want the administration to forget their opposition.
Nov 19, 2012 / George Zornick
Barney Frank, Ron Paul Pressure Obama on New Marijuana Laws Barney Frank, Ron Paul Pressure Obama on New Marijuana Laws
Frank and Paul are asking the federal government to respect new decriminalization laws in the states—while Latin American leaders get involved as well.
Nov 14, 2012 / George Zornick
Obama Reportedly in ‘Throw-Down Mode’ on Bush Taxes Obama Reportedly in ‘Throw-Down Mode’ on Bush Taxes
After a recent White House meeting, liberal groups were heartened by the president's tough talk on tax breaks for the wealthy.
Nov 14, 2012 / George Zornick
Leading Banking Committee Democrat Backs Warren Leading Banking Committee Democrat Backs Warren
One of the committee’s top Democrats said he wants to see Warren on board, if she wants to be.
Nov 9, 2012 / George Zornick
Voters Did Not Choose Austerity Voters Did Not Choose Austerity
The results are unambiguous: voters want more government investment and higher taxes on the wealthy.
Nov 9, 2012 / George Zornick
In Victory, Obama Aims to Truly Enact an Agenda In Victory, Obama Aims to Truly Enact an Agenda
The president’s speech Tuesday night was aimed directly at the heart of die-hard GOP opposition.
Nov 7, 2012 / George Zornick
Obama Campaign Believes Early Vote Has Put Them Over the Top Obama Campaign Believes Early Vote Has Put Them Over the Top
Despite the best efforts of Republican lawmakers in swing states, Obama’s huge lead in early voting may guarantee him a victory.
Nov 5, 2012 / George Zornick