Forcing Secret Donors Into Daylight Forcing Secret Donors Into Daylight
Failed Tea Party Senate candidate Christine O’Donnell is pulling another silly stunt—but an important issue lays at the heart of this one.
Sep 30, 2011 / Blog / George Zornick
Big Business: Undo the Damage of ‘Citizens United’ Big Business: Undo the Damage of ‘Citizens United’
A new report blasting the phenomenon of secret, unlimited political contributions has some unusual supporters.
Sep 28, 2011 / Blog / George Zornick
Beltway Buzzes About Coca-Cola’s Bogus Tax Complaint Beltway Buzzes About Coca-Cola’s Bogus Tax Complaint
The CEO of Coca-Cola says American taxes place his company at a disadvantage—but he should be the last one to complain.
Sep 27, 2011 / Blog / George Zornick
Government Shutdown Averted—Again Government Shutdown Averted—Again
This time, the Democrats stood strong and the Tea Party did most of the backing down.
Sep 27, 2011 / Blog / George Zornick
The Funding Standoff and the GOP’s Refusal to Learn From Hurricane Katrina The Funding Standoff and the GOP’s Refusal to Learn From Hurricane Katrina
Republicans are once again using crucial government functions as pawns in a larger ideological game.
Sep 23, 2011 / Blog / George Zornick
Rally on Capitol Hill: ‘Medicaid Matters’ Rally on Capitol Hill: ‘Medicaid Matters’
Several members of Congress addressed Medicaid supporters at a rally on Capitol Hill, aimed at protecting the program from potentially painful cuts.
Sep 21, 2011 / Blog / George Zornick
Opposition to Keystone XL Mounts—Along With Safety Questions Opposition to Keystone XL Mounts—Along With Safety Questions
Some members of Obama’s own party are speaking out against the pipeline project, as regulatory concerns mount.
Sep 21, 2011 / Blog / George Zornick
SEC Launches Major Investigation Into S&P Downgrade SEC Launches Major Investigation Into S&P Downgrade
Inquiries from the SEC into the federal credit downgrade might reveal a relationship between rating agencies and Wall Street that goes beyond cozy to criminal.
Sep 20, 2011 / Blog / George Zornick
Kathy Hochul Takes a Stand Against Free Trade Kathy Hochul Takes a Stand Against Free Trade
The Democrats’ new star had some tough words for Obama and the Democratic Party on upcoming free trade deals.
Sep 19, 2011 / Blog / George Zornick
Obama’s Deficit Plan Might Push the Super-Committee to the Left Obama’s Deficit Plan Might Push the Super-Committee to the Left
The president's plan for deficit reduction has several features that could change the dynamic on the super-committee.
Sep 19, 2011 / Blog / George Zornick