Category Archives: Tax Cuts

Paul Ryan’s Budget History Worse than Previous Admin’s Spending Woes

Before the budget debate, I never even heard of Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI). But anytime someone comes up with a “national budget plan” for the rest of us, I figure its time to find out who this person is and

Paul Ryan’s Budget History Worse than Previous Admin’s Spending Woes

Before the budget debate, I never even heard of Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI). But anytime someone comes up with a “national budget plan” for the rest of us, I figure its time to find out who this person is and

GOP Multitasking: Shutdown government, defund anything liberal and bust unions.

Along with union-busting bills, birther bills, and defunding critical agencies, services and programs, there’s a steady march by some Republicans, including potential GOP presidential candidate former Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R-MN), to force a government shut-down if they don’t get their

GOP Multitasking: Shutdown government, defund anything liberal and bust unions.

Along with union-busting bills, birther bills, and defunding critical agencies, services and programs, there’s a steady march by some Republicans, including potential GOP presidential candidate former Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R-MN), to force a government shut-down if they don’t get their

We Can’t Afford to Cave to GOP Extremists on the Budget.

by CREDO Action | Tell Democratic Leadership: Don’t cave to Republican extremists on the budget. It’s breathtaking to think that the Republicans would risk a government shutdown because Democrats won’t unilaterally capitulate to their demands for concessions in some of

We Can’t Afford to Cave to GOP Extremists on the Budget.

by CREDO Action | Tell Democratic Leadership: Don’t cave to Republican extremists on the budget. It’s breathtaking to think that the Republicans would risk a government shutdown because Democrats won’t unilaterally capitulate to their demands for concessions in some of

Burden of out of pocket costs on Medicare beneficiaries

Must Read | by The Center for Medicare Advocacy | As the GOP works eagerly and tirelessly to give unnecessary tax breaks to the ultra-rich that sends our deficit reeling, their solution to paying for these taxes cause is to place

Burden of out of pocket costs on Medicare beneficiaries

Must Read | by The Center for Medicare Advocacy | As the GOP works eagerly and tirelessly to give unnecessary tax breaks to the ultra-rich that sends our deficit reeling, their solution to paying for these taxes cause is to place

GOP Seeks to Defund AmeriCorps Leaving 85,000 Workers at Risk

When the House voted down an amendment that would fund a military project that nobody, not even the military, wanted, we all understood. We were encouraged, briefly, to see a spark of bi-partisan effort. Too bad that kind of bi-partisanship

GOP Seeks to Defund AmeriCorps Leaving 85,000 Workers at Risk

When the House voted down an amendment that would fund a military project that nobody, not even the military, wanted, we all understood. We were encouraged, briefly, to see a spark of bi-partisan effort. Too bad that kind of bi-partisanship

Obama: State of the Union to focus on jobs, deficits

It is not about culture-war labels, i.e., liberal, leftist, centrist, right or far right, or any other labels that are bantered about, imposing culture wars on us at every turn. It is and will always be about the economy! This

Obama: State of the Union to focus on jobs, deficits

It is not about culture-war labels, i.e., liberal, leftist, centrist, right or far right, or any other labels that are bantered about, imposing culture wars on us at every turn. It is and will always be about the economy! This

GOP’s Pledge to America Falls Short in 112th Congress

Despite their win of many new seats in Congress during the 2010 midterm elections, and their vows to respond to the “call of the people,” they have done nothing but put forth a bill to repeal a law that is

GOP’s Pledge to America Falls Short in 112th Congress

Despite their win of many new seats in Congress during the 2010 midterm elections, and their vows to respond to the “call of the people,” they have done nothing but put forth a bill to repeal a law that is

Daily Kos: Obama’s Tax Deal GOOD!

Daily Kos is as progressive as any other standing left and forward media group out there. So, when Daily Kos publicly states that the President’s tax deal is a good thing, we need to do what the author of this article did

Daily Kos: Obama’s Tax Deal GOOD!

Daily Kos is as progressive as any other standing left and forward media group out there. So, when Daily Kos publicly states that the President’s tax deal is a good thing, we need to do what the author of this article did

President Obama on the Tax Cut Agreement

Clarity. President Obama on the Tax Cut Agreement, posted with vodpod

President Obama on the Tax Cut Agreement

Clarity. President Obama on the Tax Cut Agreement, posted with vodpod

Is It Time to Toss the Sausage Out with the Sour Milk?

We all know that there is a process when you get to Washington called “let’s make a deal” or “sausage making.” Lawmakers get together behind closed doors and then start bartering with each other. We don’t necessarily like the thought

Is It Time to Toss the Sausage Out with the Sour Milk?

We all know that there is a process when you get to Washington called “let’s make a deal” or “sausage making.” Lawmakers get together behind closed doors and then start bartering with each other. We don’t necessarily like the thought

Sen. Lieberman Supports Tax Cuts for the Wealthiest 2%

Have you heard that Senator Lieberman supports tax cuts for the wealthiest 2% of Americans over real relief for working families? With Congress preparing to debate the future of the Bush-era tax cuts, Senator Lieberman made a stop at the

Sen. Lieberman Supports Tax Cuts for the Wealthiest 2%

Have you heard that Senator Lieberman supports tax cuts for the wealthiest 2% of Americans over real relief for working families? With Congress preparing to debate the future of the Bush-era tax cuts, Senator Lieberman made a stop at the