Economy

DC Mayor Arrested Protesting Budget Cuts DC Mayor Arrested Protesting Budget Cuts

Several DC leaders, including Mayor Vincent Gray, were arrested during a budget cut protest outside the Capitol on Monday.  

Apr 12, 2011 / The Notion / Allison Kilkenny

Poverty in John Boehner’s District

Poverty in John Boehner’s District Poverty in John Boehner’s District

Fourteen percent of Speaker Boehner’s constituents live below the federal poverty line of $22,400 per year for a family of four. His budget targets these vulnerable people. ...

Apr 11, 2011 / The Notion / Greg Kaufmann

Shareholders Fight Back as Democrats Compromise Shareholders Fight Back as Democrats Compromise

The ink on the compromise that kept the government open—barely--isn't even dry and they're already talking about the next round of cuts in Washington.

Apr 11, 2011 / The Notion / Laura Flanders

Did the Media’s Budget Debate Frenzy Miss the Point? Did the Media’s Budget Debate Frenzy Miss the Point?

Last week, the media covered the budget debate like it was a basketball game.

Apr 11, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Did the Media’s Budget Debate Frenzy Miss the Point? Did the Media’s Budget Debate Frenzy Miss the Point?

Last week, the media covered the budget debate like it was a basketball game.

Apr 11, 2011 / Video / CNN

In the Next Round of Budget Talks, Big Cuts for Health Research Are Coming

In the Next Round of Budget Talks, Big Cuts for Health Research Are Coming In the Next Round of Budget Talks, Big Cuts for Health Research Are Coming

One of the agencies hardest hit by Congress’s 2011 appropriations bill is likely to be the world’s largest investor in biomedical research, the National Institutes of H...

Apr 11, 2011 / Rachel Riederer

Less Funding, More Tasering Less Funding, More Tasering

 As lawmakers cut budgets, some state Capitols are preparing to deal with the unruly masses by force.

Apr 11, 2011 / The Notion / Allison Kilkenny

Congress Representatives Join Fast Opposing Cuts Congress Representatives Join Fast Opposing Cuts

 In total, 28 members of Congress (all Democrats) have joined the nationwide fast opposing budget cuts. 

Apr 9, 2011 / The Notion / Allison Kilkenny

The Breakdown: What Can The Federal Reserve Do for You?

The Breakdown: What Can The Federal Reserve Do for You? The Breakdown: What Can The Federal Reserve Do for You?

Matthew Yglesias joins Chris Hayes to explain the vital role the Fed plays in managing the health of the economy.

Apr 8, 2011 / Audio / Chris Hayes

Citizens Go to Jail to Protest Budget Cuts Citizens Go to Jail to Protest Budget Cuts

With all the normal doors of recourse shut to average citizens, protesters go to jail in order to protest severe budget cuts.

Apr 8, 2011 / The Notion / Allison Kilkenny

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