Obama Bucks GOP, Nominates CFPB Chief Obama Bucks GOP, Nominates CFPB Chief
President Obama installed Richard Cordray as head of the CFPB today—and prepared for battle with Republicans over consumer protection from financial predators.
Jan 4, 2012 / George Zornick
The Winner Tonight: Iowa’s 1 Percent The Winner Tonight: Iowa’s 1 Percent
No matter who emerges victorious tonight, their economic plan would transfer even more money to the top of the income scale.
Jan 3, 2012 / George Zornick
The Tea Party in 2011: From Lions to Lambs The Tea Party in 2011: From Lions to Lambs
The Tea Party has had a terrific year, but the payroll tax cut fiasco is weakening their hold on Washington.
Dec 22, 2011 / George Zornick
The Payroll Tax Cut Gets the Fox News Treatment The Payroll Tax Cut Gets the Fox News Treatment
Why are current Republicans so combative, toxic and unwilling to look at actual policy? Consult your local listings.
Dec 19, 2011 / George Zornick
Keystone XL Is Back on the Table—for Now Keystone XL Is Back on the Table—for Now
Republicans have forced President Obama to make a decision on the pipeline project within 60 days--but they may be forcing his hand too far.
Dec 17, 2011 / George Zornick
Keystone XL Is Back on the Table—for Now Keystone XL Is Back on the Table—for Now
Republicans have forced Obama to make a decision on the pipeline project within sixty days—but they may be forcing his hand too far.
Dec 17, 2011 / George Zornick
Republicans Intensify Attacks on the Nuclear Safety Chief Republicans Intensify Attacks on the Nuclear Safety Chief
A contentious House hearing Wednesday featured direct calls for the resignation of NRC Chairman Gregory Jaczko.
Dec 14, 2011 / George Zornick
Meltdown at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Meltdown at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Bureaucratic battles reveal the nuclear industry has many friends at the agency which regulates it.
Dec 12, 2011 / George Zornick
GOP Blocks Cordray’s Nomination to Head the CFPB GOP Blocks Cordray’s Nomination to Head the CFPB
Though two members wavered, Republicans stood up against consumer protection in a vote Thursday.
Dec 8, 2011 / George Zornick
Obama Will ‘Reject’ Attempt to Restart Keystone XL Obama Will ‘Reject’ Attempt to Restart Keystone XL
Despite a cagey effort from House Republicans, it looks like the Keystone XL project will remain stalled.
Dec 8, 2011 / George Zornick