By Bernie Horn, Campaign for America’s Future. Posted January 16, 2009. There are probably a hundred examples where Bush conservatism failed; here are the top 10. George W. Bush presented his valedictory last night, desperately seeking thanks and congratulations. So here goes: Thanks and congratulations, W, for showing the world that today’s conservatism is an [...]
Archive for January 24th, 2009
24 Jan
Right-Wing Myths About The Stimulus
thinkprogress.org ECONOMY Right-Wing Myths About The Stimulus Last week, House Democrats released an $825 billion economic recovery package, which consists of $550 billion in government spending and $275 billion in tax cuts. The provisions in the plan were marked up by various congressional committees this week, with the goal of passing a full stimulus package [...]
24 Jan
The Bush legacy of deregulation and what Obama can do
After Midnight SOURCE: AP/RonEdmonds Dawn breaks over the White House. By Reece Rushing, Rick Melberth, Matt Madia | January 22, 2009 The Bush administration rushed out a host of problematic regulations in its final months. Many of these “midnight” regulations actually represent deregulatory actions that weaken or eliminate safeguards protecting health, safety, the environment, and [...]
24 Jan
Re-energizing the Economy
President-elect Barack Obama visits a wind turbine factory in Fairless Hills, Pennsyvania. SOURCE: AP/Alex Brandon By Daniel J. Weiss, Alexandra Kougentakis | January 16, 2009 PRINT <a href="mailto:?subject=Re-energizing the Economy &body=Plans to rescue the U.S. economy are now before Congress. Daniel J. Weiss and Alexandra Kougentakis detail why swift enactment is essential, especially in the [...]
24 Jan
Public Opinion Snapshot: Would You Like Spending With That Stimulus Plan?
January 19, 2009 The public is giving a very friendly reception to the economic stimulus plan proposed by the incoming Obama administration. This is despite conservatives’ attempts to discredit the plan by saying it is too heavy on ineffective spending and will increase the deficit. A new NBC/Wall Street Journal poll, for example, asked the [...]
24 Jan
American Health Care Since 1994: The Unacceptable Status Quo
Center for American Progress Health Care SOURCE: AP/Mel Evans Since the failure of health care reform in 1994, costs have increased, quality has been inconsistent, and more Americans have joined the ranks of the uninsured. By Ben Furnas | January 8, 2009 Download this report to see detailed graphs and charts (pdf) Introduction 2009 presents [...]
