Tag: In the News

In the last two years, Senate Republicans have repeatedly obstructed job creation legislation and legislation to extend critical unemployment insurance benefits to help Americans who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own make ends meet as they look for… Continue

A new report highlights the secret money from multinational oil corporations and shadowy front groups that is being used to influence American voters, in an effort to protect their profits: …big polluters and their special interest allies have spent an additional $1… Continue

In a recent interview with the National Journal, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) clearly revealed that instead of creating jobs for the middle class, the number one priority for Congressional Republicans is getting rid of one job: The single most important… Continue

According to a new NBC/WSJ poll released this week: By a 46-point margin, Americans say they are concerned about outside groups that are running ads funded by secret donors (72% to 26%). Nearly seven in 10 Americans – 68% to 22% –… Continue

“Exact same agenda“—you bet. Today: Out plugging his new book, former President George W. Bush today lamented losing his 2005 attempt to privatize Social Security. The Chicago Breaking News Center reported that “the former president said his greatest failure in office was… Continue

Next month, the House will vote on the Seniors Protection Act of 2010 (HR 5987) to provide 54 million seniors with a one-time payment of $250 in light of last week’s announcement that there will be no automatic Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment… Continue

Shadowy front groups headed up by Republican operatives and funded by secret corporate donors are supporting the GOP and their special interest agenda—shipping good-paying American jobs overseas, turning Social Security over to Wall Street, and turning Medicare over to the insurance companies…. Continue

Secret money from corporate special interests—that favor shipping American jobs overseas, turning Social Security over to Wall Street, and turning Medicare over to the insurance companies—is funding the Congressional Republican agenda. A column yesterday by Al Hunt, executive editor for Washington at… Continue

Last week, Speaker Pelosi announced the House will vote on the Seniors Protection Act of 2010 (HR 5987)—fiscally responsible legislation to provide 54 million seniors with a one-time payment of $250 in light of last week’s announcement by the Social Security Administration… Continue

Today, another Republican Congressman – Social Security Subcommittee member Kevin Brady of Texas – appeared on FOX Business to reiterate the GOP mantra of privatizing and cutting Social Security for America’s seniors. When asked about spending in programs such as Social Security… Continue