Is DeMarco Ready to Write Down Mortgages? Is DeMarco Ready to Write Down Mortgages?
The FHFA director finally opened the door to principal write-downs—though he’s still not going far enough.
Apr 10, 2012 / George Zornick
White House Drops Campaign Finance Disclosure Push White House Drops Campaign Finance Disclosure Push
The administration could have vastly improved electioneering disclosure with the stroke of a pen—but won’t.
Apr 9, 2012 / George Zornick
March Jobs Report: We’re Treading Dangerous Waters March Jobs Report: We’re Treading Dangerous Waters
The recovery is barely moving forward, yet the government is unwilling or unable to give it a push.
Apr 6, 2012 / George Zornick
Two Years After Upper Big Branch, Why Does Regulation Remain Weak? Two Years After Upper Big Branch, Why Does Regulation Remain Weak?
Twenty-nine workers died in a terrible and preventable explosion, yet federal oversight remains shockingly ineffective.
Apr 5, 2012 / George Zornick
House Poised to Gut Derivative Reforms House Poised to Gut Derivative Reforms
The Dodd-Frank reforms made major strides in regulating dangerous derivative trades, but Wall Street seeks to undo them.
Apr 4, 2012 / George Zornick
Senator Harkin Unveils Major Economic Legislation Aimed at Middle Class Senator Harkin Unveils Major Economic Legislation Aimed at Middle Class
The Iowa Senator's proposals are considerably to the left of White House plans.
Mar 29, 2012 / George Zornick
At Capitol Hill Hearing on Trayvon, Strong Words on Gun Control At Capitol Hill Hearing on Trayvon, Strong Words on Gun Control
How did the NRA help George Zimmerman get and keep a gun?
Mar 28, 2012 / George Zornick
If the Mandate Fails, Single Payer Awaits If the Mandate Fails, Single Payer Awaits
Might the downfall of Obamacare pave the way for a single-payer system?
Mar 27, 2012 / George Zornick
Barney Frank: Press Obama on Defense Cuts Barney Frank: Press Obama on Defense Cuts
The noted advocate for reducing military spending doesn't like the defense sequester—but with qualifications.
Mar 27, 2012 / George Zornick
Two SEC Commissioners Could Dramatically Change Campaign Finance Two SEC Commissioners Could Dramatically Change Campaign Finance
Good government groups are applying historic amounts of pressure on the SEC to create more disclosure on campaign spending.
Mar 26, 2012 / George Zornick