List/Grid Monthly Archives: December 2010
Goodbye 111th Congress – We Salute You
Despite what seemed like a Congress hopelessly deadlocked and ruled by partisan politics, as we say goodbye to the 111th Congress, we need to remember it was hugely productive. Throughout…
“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Repeal Signed into Law
On an immensely historic day, President Obama signed the repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell” into law, in front of a crowded auditorium at the White House on Wednesday. This…
9/11 First Responders Bill Passes the Senate
Finally, the U.S. Senate did the right thing. It may have taken them way too long and may have been a fight that shouldn’t have happened, but we will ignore…
Haley Barbour on Civil Rights Movement: “Wasn’t That Bad”
Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour, likely Republican presidential nominee in 2012, is in full fledged damage control after his remarks about the 1960’s civil rights movement. A profile of Barbour in…
Why Bank of America Forces Unlawful Foreclosures
In another public relations nightmare, Bank of America is accused of breaking into a woman’s home and stealing her possessions. Among her possessions that the megabank took was her late…
Jan Brewer Defends Arizona’s Death Panels
Arizona governor Jan Brewer has kept relatively silent on the charges that her state has its own real life death panels. Arizona’s version of Medicaid, a program entitled Arizona Health…
10 Least Expensive Cars to Own
When a person is in real and immediate need of transportation, the only number that truly matters at that moment is the price that will get them back on the…
The START Treaty Finally Ratified
The START Treaty is set to be ratified by Congress on Wednesday after way too long a debate on the normally bipartisan pact. On Tuesday, eleven Senate Republicans joined Democrats…
Net Neutrality Win?
The Federal Communications Commission approved new rules that will govern how Internet providers treat web traffic and services. The divided 3-2 vote on Tuesday marks a major victory for FCC…
9/11 Responders Bill May Pass
In completely rage inducing news, Senator Tom Coburn (R-Ok.) vows to block the 9/11 health care bill, making a bill that is relatively a nonpartisan issue, into a partisan issue….
2010 Census: Winners and Losers
The census data, released on Tuesday, showed some of the slowest growth in American history. A number of states found that their representation in Washington is about to change. Illinois,…
American Voters “Substantially Misinformed”
American voters, Republican, Democrat, and Independent, are “substantially misinformed” according to a new study released last week. World Public Opinion, a project of the Program on International Policy Attitudes at…
A Senate Christmas Story
Members of Congress reminded us how out of touch they are with regular Americans again this week. In case there was any doubt, this week proved that some in Congress…
Bank of America: Misleading and Deceiving Homeowners
The news just gets worse for Bank of America Corporation this week. Attorneys general in Arizona and Nevada filed civil lawsuits Friday against Bank of America, alleging that the lender…
House Republicans Block Child Marriage Act
The House Republicans have blocked a measure that is nearly impossible to disagree with; a measure that passed in the Senate unanimously. The International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage…
DREAM Act Blocked in Senate
On Saturday, the Senate was unable to defeat the Republican filibuster in order to vote on the DREAM Act. The DREAM Act would provide a pathway to legal citizenship for…
England May Ban Student Marches
London’s top police officer says he is considering banning student marches after protests last week. After England approved a massive tuition hike, angry students took to the streets, breaking windows,…
Wall Street Boasts Huge Profits and Bonuses
Wall Street is doing just fine. 2010 is set to become the second most profitable year for New York City’s securities industry. Employees of Wall Street will likely see even…
