Government

CFPB Demonstrates Why Banks Fought Its Creation Tooth-and-Nail

CFPB Demonstrates Why Banks Fought Its Creation Tooth-and-Nail CFPB Demonstrates Why Banks Fought Its Creation Tooth-and-Nail

After spending untold amounts of money battling the creation of the bureau, Capital One finds itself the first victim. 

Jul 18, 2012 / George Zornick

VIDEO: GOP Senators Give Impassioned Speeches for Campaign Disclosure—Ten Years Ago VIDEO: GOP Senators Give Impassioned Speeches for Campaign Disclosure—Ten Years Ago

The party has changed drastically in the past decade, and now the GOP and its allies are now vowing to defeat the DISCLOSE Act by any means necessary.

Jul 17, 2012 / Lee Fang

Chris Hayes: How the Powerful Rig the System, From Penn State to Wall Street Chris Hayes: How the Powerful Rig the System, From Penn State to Wall Street

Protection of the elites by the elites has compromised our most important institutions. 

Jul 17, 2012 / Press Room

Will Britain’s Libor Scandal Finally Force Real Bank Reform in the US?

Will Britain’s Libor Scandal Finally Force Real Bank Reform in the US? Will Britain’s Libor Scandal Finally Force Real Bank Reform in the US?

The head of the Bank of England now says bankers’ lies about interest rates “meet my definition of fraud.” Will US officials finally crack down?

Jul 17, 2012 / John Nichols

Tom Engelhardt: The Costs of Defense

Tom Engelhardt: The Costs of Defense Tom Engelhardt: The Costs of Defense

America's military and intelligence infrastructures are about protecting people from terrorism, and little else.

Jul 12, 2012 / Francis Reynolds

House’s Anti–Healthcare Reform Vote Frames ‘Social Contract’ Debate House’s Anti–Healthcare Reform Vote Frames ‘Social Contract’ Debate

The Republicans are obsessed with repealing “Obamacare.” Democrats must be obsessed with explaining the Affordable Care Act.

Jul 11, 2012 / John Nichols

Healthcare Advocates: Time to Bury the Hatchet

Healthcare Advocates: Time to Bury the Hatchet Healthcare Advocates: Time to Bury the Hatchet

As a former insurance flack, I know progressive infighting over Obamacare will play right into the industry's hands.

Jul 11, 2012 / Wendell Potter

Chart: GOP Votes on Healthcare Versus Jobs Legislation Chart: GOP Votes on Healthcare Versus Jobs Legislation

The GOP refuses to vote on meaningful legislation. 

Jul 11, 2012 / Ari Melber

Joe Walsh Screams at Tammy Duckworth: Video Mashup Joe Walsh Screams at Tammy Duckworth: Video Mashup

Why does Tammy Duckworth make Joe Walsh so angry?

Jul 11, 2012 / Katie Halper

Joe Walsh Didn’t Always Think Veterans Should Shut up About Their Service Joe Walsh Didn’t Always Think Veterans Should Shut up About Their Service

The deadbeat dad Tea Partier is the gift that keeps on giving.

Jul 10, 2012 / Katie Halper

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