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Bush's Phony 'Bipartisanship' (Congress, George W. Bush, Parties, Politics)

The danger: He might sell the idea, and his agenda, with the help of a few Democrats.

John Nichols

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Find True Centrism in the People's Budget
Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Congressional Progressive Caucus has provided a viable, courageous alternative to the Ryan Budget, and it needs your support.

May 5, 2011
Congressional Caucus Chairs Tell Obama: 'Now is the Time (to Exit) Afghanistan'
John Nichols

With Osama gone, chairs Congressional Progressive Caucus join chairs emeritus of the Congressional Black Caucus and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus say bring the troops and the tax dollars home.

May 5, 2011
Keep Your Hands Off My Medicare!
Katrina vanden Heuvel

As Republicans pursue one of the most unpopular programs in recent memory, progressives have an opportunity to reset the terms of the debate.

May 3, 2011
Paul Ryan's 'Spinal Tap' Tour Packs the Halls, But The Crowds Aren't Cheering
John Nichols

Outside the cloistered confines of the Capitol Hill, and the few blocks of southern Manhattan where he is a hero, the Budget Committee chair is bombing.

April 28, 2011
Paul Ryan's 'Spinal Tap' Tour
John Nichols

He’s a Republican rock star in Washington. But the House Budget Committee chair’s tour of his home district is flopping as constituents say: "Hands Off Our Medicare!"

April 26, 2011
As Congressional GOP Faces Voter Anger at Town Meetings, Senator Urges Hiding Out in DC
John Nichols

Republican members of the House and Senate are getting an earful at home from constituents who oppose attacks on Medicare and Medicaid and favor tax hikes for the rich. One GOP senator says they should avoid the fury by staying in DC.

April 25, 2011
A War Powers Challenge to Obama's Libya Project
John Nichols

President Obama failed to seek a declaration of war before ordering US attacks on Libya. Now, he faces a challenge under the War Powers Resolution.

April 20, 2011
Obama Needs A Budget to Match His Progressive Ideals
Katrina vanden Heuvel

Why does President Obama continue to let Republicans define the terms of the budget debate?

April 19, 2011
Paul Ryan's Authoritarian Freakout: Losing Control of Budget Vote, Congressman Screeches 'Shut it Down'
John Nichols

What would Ryan's purported heroine, Ayn Rand, make of his big-government control freakery?

April 16, 2011
Most House Democrats Reject Obama's Austerity Budget Deal With GOP
John Nichols

Agreement is approved by House and Senate, but Democratic opposition in the House is striking. In the Senate, Bernie Sanders votes no and says “this budget moves America in exactly the wrong direction.”

April 15, 2011
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