George Zornick

Washington Editor

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George Zornick is The Nation's former Washington editor.

Occupy Storms K Street Occupy Storms K Street

Another wave of action in Washington focused on K Street lobbying today. 

Dec 7, 2011 / George Zornick

Peter King Hearing Probes Definition of Terrorism Peter King Hearing Probes Definition of Terrorism

There was another combustible hearing into Islamic radicalization on Capitol Hill today, that featured some familiar arguments.  

Dec 7, 2011 / George Zornick

Occupying Senator Scott Brown’s Office Occupying Senator Scott Brown’s Office

Take Back the Capitol stormed Congressional offices today, calling for more action to help the unemployed. 

Dec 7, 2011 / George Zornick

Jackson Browne Caps a Busy Weekend at Occupy DC Jackson Browne Caps a Busy Weekend at Occupy DC

More than thirty people were arrested at Occupy DC this weekend, and protesters are preparing to “take back the Capitol.”

Dec 5, 2011 / George Zornick

Why Hasn’t the Government Gone After Mortgage Fraud?

Why Hasn’t the Government Gone After Mortgage Fraud? Why Hasn’t the Government Gone After Mortgage Fraud?

A 60 Minutes piece raises tough questions about the Obama administration’s response to the global financial meltdown.  

Dec 5, 2011 / George Zornick

Keystone XL Isn’t Dead Yet Keystone XL Isn’t Dead Yet

Two Republican bills in Congress have the potential to restart the pipeline project. 

Dec 2, 2011 / George Zornick

The GOP’s Interesting Payroll Tax Cut Proposal The GOP’s Interesting Payroll Tax Cut Proposal

 A new idea from the GOP about how to pay for a payroll tax cut indicates they might be losing a messaging battle on income inequality.

Dec 1, 2011 / George Zornick

NLRB’s Republican Member Backs Off Resignation Threat NLRB’s Republican Member Backs Off Resignation Threat

Despite earlier threats, a Republican on the National Labor Relations Board didn’t prevent passage of a key pro-worker rule.

Nov 30, 2011 / George Zornick

Republicans Make Rare Retreat on Payroll Tax Cuts—Why? Republicans Make Rare Retreat on Payroll Tax Cuts—Why?

When Mitch McConnell surrendered on a payroll tax cut extension, it might have marked a new dynamic in Washington. 

Nov 30, 2011 / George Zornick

Judge to SEC: Don’t Let Wall Street Off the Hook Judge to SEC: Don’t Let Wall Street Off the Hook

A federal judge’s ruling in an SEC settlement with Citigroup might strengthen regulation of the financial sector.

Nov 29, 2011 / George Zornick

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