Republican Hearing on Contraception: No Women Allowed Republican Hearing on Contraception: No Women Allowed
Republicans are holding a hearing on contraceptive access this morning, but don’t expect to hear from any women.
Feb 16, 2012 / George Zornick
Will the Payroll Tax Compromise Freeze Out the Unemployed? Will the Payroll Tax Compromise Freeze Out the Unemployed?
A bipartisan deal on extending the payroll tax cut might sidestep badly needed help for the jobless.
Feb 14, 2012 / George Zornick
President Obama’s ‘New Foundation’ Budget President Obama’s ‘New Foundation’ Budget
The White House 2013 budget calls for job-creating programs—paid for by the very rich.
Feb 13, 2012 / George Zornick
State Department Inspector General Faults Keystone Approval Process State Department Inspector General Faults Keystone Approval Process
Mainstream outlets are focusing on the topline of the Inspector General's report—but many problems were uncovered.
Feb 10, 2012 / George Zornick
The White House Must Now Address FEC Reform The White House Must Now Address FEC Reform
A petition calling for Obama to install new FEC members has obtained the requisite 25,000 signatures for an official White House response.
Feb 9, 2012 / George Zornick
Mortgage Settlement Reached: A Beginning, Not an End Mortgage Settlement Reached: A Beginning, Not an End
The deal falls short in some areas, but big banks did not receive the immunity they desired and are still on the hook for collapsing the economy.
Feb 9, 2012 / George Zornick
Jim Messina Visits Wall Street Jim Messina Visits Wall Street
The Obama campaign already appears to be fundraising for its Super PAC—starting in the financial sector.
Feb 8, 2012 / George Zornick
Obama Unleashes His Super PAC Obama Unleashes His Super PAC
To win in November, the president believes he needs outside money—but what does outside money need from him?
Feb 7, 2012 / George Zornick
Schneiderman Goes After Banks for Foreclosure Fraud Schneiderman Goes After Banks for Foreclosure Fraud
New York's attorney general has several too-big-too-fail banks in his crosshairs for foreclosure fraud.
Feb 3, 2012 / George Zornick
Jobs Numbers Are a Pleasant Surprise, but the Road Is Long Jobs Numbers Are a Pleasant Surprise, but the Road Is Long
January job gains exceeded expectations, but a true recovery remains elusive.
Feb 3, 2012 / George Zornick