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For first time in U.S. history, Republicans filibuster defense secretary nominee
Senate passes debt ceiling, no-budget no-pay bill – Seung Min Kim
With little fanfare Thursday, the Senate agreed to suspend the nation’s $16.4 trillion debt ceiling until May 19, postponing the specter of default that threatened the nation as early as February. The vote was 64-34. It now heads to the White House for President Barack Obama’s expected signature. (Also on POLITICO: Debt ceiling fix could… Original post on politico.com Comments on reddit.com
Republican staffer fired for copyright memo talks to Ars
Derek Khanna needs a new job, but he’s unapologetic about his reformist views. Original post on arstechnica.com Comments on reddit.com
Pelosi favors use of 14th Amendment to avoid debt-ceiling crisis
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi on Friday amplified her support for a constitutional solution to the debt-ceiling increase. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi on Friday amplified her support for a constitutional solution to the debt-ceiling increase. Original post on hillnews.com Comments on reddit.com
Bernie Sanders: 1 in 4 Profitable Corporations In America Pay 0 Federal Taxes
Bernie Sanders has a message for America. The battle over getting the wealthy and corporations to pay their fair share will continue as long as 1 in 4 corporations in America pay 0 federal taxes. Original post on politicususa.com Comments on reddit.com
Rep. Ellison: `If Republicans want to do cuts,’ then cut corporate welfare
Paul Ryan Joins 66 House Republicans In Trying to Ripoff Hurricane Sandy Victims
Paul Ryan and 66 other House Republicans tried to rip off victims of Hurricane Sandy who filed flood insurance claims by voting to deny them their money. Original post on politicususa.com Comments on reddit.com
1950s Tax Fantasy Is a Republican Nightmare
Of course, 2013 will be fine, because the 1950s sure were. That’s the premise for the coming year, especially in regard to the agreement in Washington to raise U.S. tax rates on the well-off. Original post on bloomberg.com Comments on reddit.com
Peter King near tears, threatens to quit Republican Party for blocking Sandy relief
The worst Congress ever
Americans preparing for this year’s holiday season got a nasty pre-Christmas present from the U Original post on tribune.com Comments on reddit.com
Fiscal Deal’s Passage Ends Standoff
Ending a climactic showdown in the final hours of the 112th Congress, the House passed legislation to avert big income tax increases on most Americans, which President Obama is expected to quickly sign. Original post on nytimes.com Comments on reddit.com
Amid Pressure, House Passes Fiscal Deal
Ending a climactic showdown in the final hours of the 112th Congress, the House sent President Obama legislation to avert big income tax increases on most Americans. Original post on nytimes.com Comments on reddit.com
The Republicans Have Quit on America; It’s Time for Americans to Quit on Them
Republicans have quit on America. They’re putting forth no effort, and most importantly at all, they haven’t even bothered to show up for the past two years. Original post on politicususa.com Comments on reddit.com
Fiscal Crisis Impasse Long in the Making
The struggle over how to reach a broad Congressional tax agreement is not just the latest partisan showdown but rather the culmination of two years of escalating fiscal confrontations. Original post on nytimes.com Comments on reddit.com
There Is No American Left
Babones argues American politics has swung violently to the right. Original post on truth-out.org Comments on reddit.com
As Swing Districts Dwindle, Can a Divided House Stand?
Most members of the House of Representatives come from hyperpartisan districts where they face essentially no threat of losing their seat to the other party – and have little incentive to work across party lines. Original post on nytimes.com Comments on reddit.com
Republicans Now 100 Percent AWOL From Fiscal Cliff Talks
According to the GOP, it’s all President Obama’s fault. Original post on motherjones.com Comments on reddit.com
The National Memo – President Obama Returns to D.C For `Fiscal Cliff’ Negotiations
Though the House of Representatives isn’t scheduled to return to session until the new year, on Wednesday President Obama cut his vacation in Hawaii short to Original post on nationalmemo.com Comments on reddit.com
Even Mainstream Pundits Are Now Saying, Republicans ‘No Longer a Normal Governing Party,’ ‘Unfit for Government’
Outrage is growing over Republican sabotage of … well, everything. Original post on alternet.org Comments on reddit.com
The National Memo – WATCH: Norquist Upset That Obama Has `Not Been Negotiating’
Republican anti-tax activist Grover Norquist is once again slamming President Barack Obama, this time with the highly ironic charge that Obama has Original post on nationalmemo.com Comments on reddit.com
Republican Party Too Extreme, Majority Of Americans Say: Poll
For the first time, a majority of Americans now say the Republican Party is too extreme, according to a poll released Thursday by CNN/ORC. Fifty-three percent of people, including 22 percent of Republicans, said the GOP’s views and policies have pushed them beyond the mainstream. Original post on huffingtonpost.com Comments on reddit.com
House Republicans Vote to Throw 300,000 Kids off Food Stamps In Order to Cut Taxes for Millionaires
House Republicans passed John Boehner’s DOA Plan B 215-209-1, but what is important is how Republicans tried to fool America into cutting taxes for millionaires by throwing 300,000 kids off food stamps. Original post on politicususa.com Comments on reddit.com
Crist testifies in Senate that there was voter suppression in. – www.palmbeachpost.com
In a nation with a growing number of laws restricting voting practices, Florida stood as exhibit A in a hearing Wednesday by the Senate Judiciary Committee. Original post on palmbeachpost.com Comments on reddit.com
Democratic and Republican Agreement: Prosecute HSBC
Republicans Deemed Too Pro-Rich, 57% in Poll Want Change
A majority of Americans say the Republican Party needs a major overhaul after electoral losses revealed demographic, messaging and technological shortfalls compared with Democrats, a Bloomberg National Poll shows. Original post on bloomberg.com Comments on reddit.com
Right, left call for defense cuts
fiscal-cliff deal. the fiscal cliff. Original post on hillnews.com Comments on reddit.com
Three-Card Budget Monte
Bait, switch, and Medicare. Original post on nytimes.com Comments on reddit.com
On the Fiscal Cliff, Republicans Got Nothin’
Daniel Gross on the GOP’s astounding lack of a counteroffer to the Dems. Original post on thedailybeast.com Comments on reddit.com
Republicans Shocked At White House’s Opening Budget Bid Is Everything Obama Campaigned On
Republicans called President Obama’s fiscal proposal outlandish and brushed it off as unserious — but it’s almost entirely comprised of policies Obama campaigned on and included in his budget for the current fiscal year. And it paints Republicans, who have demanded a plan from Obama and have been reluctant to specify their proposals for averting the looming budget cuts, into a tight corner. Original post on talkingpointsmemo.com Comments on reddit.com