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Froma Harrop | So You Thought Health Care Was Fixed …
So you thought health care was fixed. Well, maybe not “fixed,” but you assumed that the new law had put us on the path to solving one of America's …
Deadly Chile Prison Fire Puts Heat on Latin America’s Crowded Jails
Santiago, Chile; and Mexico City — On the morning of Dec. 8, 81 inmates at the San Miguel prison in Santiago died when rioting prisoners set their overcrowded penitentiary …
Senate Paves Way for End of Military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell“
Editor's Note: By a vote of 65-31, the Senate on Saturday voted to repeal “Don't Ask, Don't Tell,” the Clinton-era policy that prohibited gays and lesbians from serving openly …
In “Shameful Act,” Republicans Kill Bill to Prevent Child Marriage
In an act that Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) said “brought shame to Capitol Hill” last night, the House Republican leadership banded together at the last minute, and on purely …
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Achieves Major Victory, Passes Senate Cloture Vote 63-33
Moments ago, in a vote of 63-33 the Senate invoked cloture on a bill to repeal the 17-year-old Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy, paving the way for final passage …
As DREAM Act Fails, Graham Tells Undocumented Youth They Wasted Their Time
Today, the Senate failed to invoke cloture on the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act. Fourty-one mostly Republican senators voted against a bill which would have …
Central Banking 101: What the Fed Can Do as “Lender of Last Resort“
We’ve seen behind the curtain, as the Fed waved its magic liquidity wand over Wall Street. Now it’s time to enlist this tool in the service of the people. …
Lagging in Math
Fannie and Freddie
The Obama administration has been pushing for banks and investors to cut mortgage balances for homeowners who owe more than their home is worth. But the regulator for the …
Senate Plans Showdown Votes Saturday on Two Big Issues
Washington — The Senate plans crucial votes Saturday on two of the year's most incendiary political issues: repealing the military's “don't ask, don't tell” policy on gays and lesbians …