George Zornick

Washington Editor

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George Zornick is The Nation's former Washington editor.

New Mexico Congressional Candidate: Jail the Bankers New Mexico Congressional Candidate: Jail the Bankers

For the first time this year, a candidate is calling for criminal penalties for Wall Street executives. 

May 15, 2012 / George Zornick

The Chamber’s Dishonest Ad Campaign Is Underway The Chamber’s Dishonest Ad Campaign Is Underway

The Chamber of Commerce is falsely, and ironically, criticizing Democrats for cutting Medicare. 

May 14, 2012 / George Zornick

Grijalva Calls Out Brewer for Misusing Mortgage Settlement Funds Grijalva Calls Out Brewer for Misusing Mortgage Settlement Funds

In Arizona, money meant to help aggrieved homeowners is instead being used to help pay for corporate tax cuts. 

May 11, 2012 / George Zornick

A Congressional Push to End All Fossil Fuel Subsidies A Congressional Push to End All Fossil Fuel Subsidies

Progressive legislators are mounting the first push to completely eliminate subsidies to the oil, gas and coal industries. 

May 10, 2012 / George Zornick

Seven Democrats Who Are Now Under Pressure to Support Gay Marriage

Seven Democrats Who Are Now Under Pressure to Support Gay Marriage Seven Democrats Who Are Now Under Pressure to Support Gay Marriage

Like Obama, many Democrats have stopped just short of supporting gay marriage—but now that the president has come out, what will they do?

May 9, 2012 / George Zornick

House Kills Measure to Fully Fund Mortgage Fraud Task Force House Kills Measure to Fully Fund Mortgage Fraud Task Force

With massive Wall Street resources ready to fight prosecutions, how much funding will government investigators have?

May 9, 2012 / George Zornick

Republicans Block Debate on Student Loan Relief

Republicans Block Debate on Student Loan Relief Republicans Block Debate on Student Loan Relief

A bill to extend low rates and cut tax breaks for the wealthy failed to get a vote in the Senate. 

May 8, 2012 / George Zornick

Schneiderman Anticipates ‘Limited’ Task Force Action Soon Schneiderman Anticipates ‘Limited’ Task Force Action Soon

The investigation into Wall Street malpractice will file cases on “limited“ issues soon, says one of the co-chairs.

May 7, 2012 / George Zornick

Not Much Good News in April Jobs Report Not Much Good News in April Jobs Report

While the economy continues to add jobs, the recovery clearly seems to be losing steam. 

May 4, 2012 / George Zornick

Democratic Senate and House Leaders Call for the Resignation of an NLRB Member Democratic Senate and House Leaders Call for the Resignation of an NLRB Member

Members angered by leaks to Romney campaign and subsequent denials.  

May 3, 2012 / George Zornick

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