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Feed the Hungry—Pass a Just Farm Bill Feed the Hungry—Pass a Just Farm Bill

Who is the real beneficiary of US food aid—those suffering from chronic hunger worldwide, or American agricultural corporations?

Nov 30, 2012 / NationAction

This Week in Poverty: A Wake-Up Call on Housing and Homelessness

This Week in Poverty: A Wake-Up Call on Housing and Homelessness This Week in Poverty: A Wake-Up Call on Housing and Homelessness

The stakes of the fiscal showdown couldn’t be higher for people who depend on affordable housing.

Nov 30, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann

Saudi-Led Oil Lobby Group Financed 2012 Dark Money Attack Ads Saudi-Led Oil Lobby Group Financed 2012 Dark Money Attack Ads

The largest oil lobbying group in the country, financed in part by foreign oil companies, helped funnel cash to pro-GOP dark money groups in the last election. 

Nov 29, 2012 / Lee Fang

Why Raising the Eligibility Age is the ‘Single Worst Idea’ for Medicare Reform Why Raising the Eligibility Age is the ‘Single Worst Idea’ for Medicare Reform

It's a lose-lose proposition for the federal government and seniors. 

Nov 29, 2012 / George Zornick

What the CEOs Lobbying on the Fiscal Cliff Really Want

What the CEOs Lobbying on the Fiscal Cliff Really Want What the CEOs Lobbying on the Fiscal Cliff Really Want

The sacrifice preached by these CEOs in the fiscal cliff debate is most certainly one-sided.

Nov 28, 2012 / George Zornick

Grover Norquist’s Budget Is Largely Financed by Just Two Billionaire-Backed Nonprofits Grover Norquist’s Budget Is Largely Financed by Just Two Billionaire-Backed Nonprofits

Republicans, meet your real master. Over 60 percent of Grover Norquist’s budget comes from just two billionaire-backed nonprofits. 

Nov 27, 2012 / Lee Fang

Don’t Eliminate the Filibuster, Restore It

Don’t Eliminate the Filibuster, Restore It Don’t Eliminate the Filibuster, Restore It

Democrats don’t need to eliminate the filibuster. They need to restore the Mr. Smith Goes to Washington standard.

Nov 27, 2012 / John Nichols

Tea Party Crowd’s Answer for Why Romney Lost? Voter Fraud! Tea Party Crowd’s Answer for Why Romney Lost? Voter Fraud!

An idea is spreading on the right that Republicans are unfairly constrained by a court ruling that bars the party from targeting “ballot security” measures at communiti...

Nov 27, 2012 / Brentin Mock and Voting Rights Watch

Sitting Rep. Leading ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Talks Accepts Job as Duke Energy Lobbyist Sitting Rep. Leading ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Talks Accepts Job as Duke Energy Lobbyist

Congressman Heath Shuler has already accepted a lobbying job with Duke Energy.

Nov 27, 2012 / Lee Fang

Recognizing the Long Arc of Jesse Jackson Jr.’s Congressional Service Recognizing the Long Arc of Jesse Jackson Jr.’s Congressional Service

His congressional career is ending on a sad note, but his House record was characterized by rare independence and courage.

Nov 23, 2012 / John Nichols

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