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What Pelosi and the Black Caucus Get About the Next GOP Strategy

What Pelosi and the Black Caucus Get About the Next GOP Strategy What Pelosi and the Black Caucus Get About the Next GOP Strategy

The walkout by CBC members and the House Democratic leader was exactly the right response to the Holder contempt vote. Indeed, it’s a model for future fights.

Jun 29, 2012 / John Nichols

Bernie Sanders, Nurses: We Still Need ‘Medicare for All’ Bernie Sanders, Nurses: We Still Need ‘Medicare for All’

Senator and key union recognize that today's health care ruling is vital, but ultimately they say it's not enough.

Jun 28, 2012 / John Nichols

Darrell Issa Shows Contemptible Disregard for the Constitution

Darrell Issa Shows Contemptible Disregard for the Constitution Darrell Issa Shows Contemptible Disregard for the Constitution

Issa has made politics central to his fight with the Obama White House—rather than making a credible case for his demands.

Jun 20, 2012 / John Nichols

George Zornick: The Senate Banking Committee Is in Wall Street’s Pocket George Zornick: The Senate Banking Committee Is in Wall Street’s Pocket

 The Senate Banking Committee has close ties to JPMorgan Chase, the very institution it is supposed to regulate. 

Jun 15, 2012 / Press Room

Vagina, Vagina, Vagina Vagina, Vagina, Vagina

How can Republicans legislate something they’re too afraid to say?

Jun 15, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

Jamie Dimon Redefines Hedging as a Studious Senate Takes Notes Jamie Dimon Redefines Hedging as a Studious Senate Takes Notes

In his Senate testimony, the JPMorgan CEO ludicrously defined any new trade to protect against “bad outcomes” as a hedge.

Jun 14, 2012 / Alexis Goldstein

Northrop Grumman’s Revolving Door With Congress Northrop Grumman’s Revolving Door With Congress

Why did the defense giant award a lobbyist a $500,000 bonus just weeks before he became a Congressional staffer shaping military policy?

Jun 11, 2012 / Lee Fang

House Members Seek Answers From Scott Walker Amid New Evidence of Lying to Congress House Members Seek Answers From Scott Walker Amid New Evidence of Lying to Congress

Three members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee have asked the controversial Wisconsin governor whether he wants to withdraw tainted testimony.

May 25, 2012 / John Nichols

Don’t Think Twice Don’t Think Twice

Eric reviews his latest music choices and Reed analyzes recent trends in Congressional oratory.

May 25, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman

Democrats Counter GOP Voting Restrictions Democrats Counter GOP Voting Restrictions

House Democrats introduce sweeping legislation to expand voting rights

May 18, 2012 / Ari Berman

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