George Zornick

Washington Editor

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George Zornick is The Nation's former Washington editor.

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 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 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 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 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

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