Greg Kaufmann

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Greg Kaufmann is a contributing writer for The Nation.

The Ensign Healthcare Loophole The Ensign Healthcare Loophole

Taken at face value, Senator John Ensign's amendment which was included in the final Senate healthcare bill sounds pretty decent: by meeting "wellness" standards people can recei...

Jan 8, 2010 / Greg Kaufmann

Single-Payer’s Last Stand? Single-Payer’s Last Stand?

  The Progressive Caucus (CPC) is the largest caucus in Congress with 82 members--it dwarfs the often-hyped Blue Dog Democrats with its 52 yapping pups.     Yet ...

Dec 31, 2009 / Greg Kaufmann

Save the Dream, Keep the Home Save the Dream, Keep the Home

The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America helps prevent foreclosures by bringing banks to the negotiating table with mortgage holders.

Dec 16, 2009 / Greg Kaufmann and Ryan Carpenter

$75 and a Bus Ticket $75 and a Bus Ticket

  Donald Gates spent the last 28 years in prison, convicted of a rape and murder he said he didn't commit.     Yesterday, he was released from jail by the same j...

Dec 16, 2009 / Greg Kaufmann

Yes, Regulators Can Stop Foreclosures Yes, Regulators Can Stop Foreclosures

Government regulators could insist that mortgage lenders take significant steps to stem the foreclosure crisis--but so far they've refused to.

Dec 10, 2009 / Feature / Greg Kaufmann

Deficit Hawks Spin Deficit Hawks Spin

  The sub-headline for the Washington Post's article Friday on the White House Jobs Summit claims: "With deficit soaring, role of private sector pushed."   &...

Dec 7, 2009 / Greg Kaufmann

Kaptur Takes on Foreclosures Kaptur Takes on Foreclosures

Representative Marcy Kaptur, a longstanding advocate for foreclosure relief, talks to The Nation about prospects for sweeping financial reform.

Nov 24, 2009 / Feature / Greg Kaufmann

Financial Crisis Inquiry Kicks into High Gear Financial Crisis Inquiry Kicks into High Gear

Americans want to know what went wrong during last year's economic meltdown. The Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission will find the answers.

Nov 16, 2009 / Feature / Greg Kaufmann

Legislation Watch: A Nation of Immigrants Legislation Watch: A Nation of Immigrants

For the first time, family reunification for same-sex binational couples is being included in broader immigration reform.

Nov 10, 2009 / Greg Kaufmann

The Heart of Wall Street The Heart of Wall Street

It's undeniable that pay czar Kenneth Feinberg has had an impact on compensation at bailed-out firms. But it's equally clear that the casino culture that created this mess remains ...

Oct 30, 2009 / Feature / Greg Kaufmann

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