Rep. Katie Porter, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Reintroduce Stock Act 2.0
WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA), founder and co-chair of the End Corruption caucus, and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), lead sponsor and author of the […]
Stock Act
Obama Weekly Address: Working Together on the Economy
Ahead of the elections, in his weekly address the President says no matter what happens both parties must work together to boost the economy, and expresses concern about statements to the contrary from Republican Leaders.
Voices From Street Corners (Vol 6)
It was Thursday and I was tired and driving down Alicia Parkway. I was deep in thought as I saw this lady holding up a sign. I pulled aside, grabbed a bottle of water and a snack and went up to talk to her. I admit I was nervous thinking what Jane Doe might think and how she might react. I went up and began with a simple question: What happened & Why are you here?
Voices From Street Corners (Vol. 4)
I was around town tending to on-going chores on the eve of 9/11 while I again ran across another family at a street corner. I […]
Rebuilding Our Economy to Work for Middle Class Americans
Today, the President will speaking in the Cleveland, Ohio about his vision for the future of the American economy and about specific ways to move our economy forward. This morning White House Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer laid out the stakes on the economy ahead of the President’s remarks in Cleveland this afternoon.
Voices From Street Corners – Vol. 3
As I drove around town this week, I admit I became a bit self-centered. When one worries about their own predicament, one forgets about all that is going on around them and forgets. I then remembered Elie Weitzel’s admonition to us all to “….to give meaning to life and in doing so to overcome the passive, indifferent life.” As I noticed people who continue to hold up signs, I wonder what else could be done.
Voices From Street Corners (Cont’d)
I have continued to watch with horror as I see the folks in South County holding up signs asking for help. I have seen a […]
Blame Bush? It’s Not Just for Democrats Anymore
The Republicans are crowing about this prospects in this Fall’s midterms and have been for quite some time. Traditionally, the president’s party loses seats in […]
My, How Times Have Changed
This post is heavily lifted from here. There’s a site called The Smirking Chimp recommended by digby (who is, IMHO, totally cool). Check them both from […]