What a name.
I have no idea what type of gathering this is, except to say it sounds like all of Washington was there. According to Politico, it’s sole purpose is to host this dinner. I hope they at least raise some money for somebody. To the funnies…
From Claire McCaskill’s Twitter
“The President is now discovering that [...]
Vice President Joe Biden to lead the Middle Class Task Force from White House on Vimeo.
Members of the Middle Class Task Force include: Vice President Biden, Chair; the Secretaries of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Commerce, as well as the Directors of the National Economic Council, the Office of Management and Budget, the [...]
In the midst of saving the economy, guaranteeing equal pay, and admonishing the nation’s top CEOs, President Obama has also easily moved into the role of Commander in Chief, having his first meeting with the Joint Chiefs on Wednesday.
The President spoke to reporters after the 90 minute meeting, restating his intent to go after [...]
President Obama signs the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pair Act from White House on Vimeo.
The mood was jubilant at the White House this morning as a large crowd gathered for the signing of legislation that will give all workers greater rights to fight wage discrimination. It was the first act in a great day for the [...]
STATEMENT OF THE PRESIDENT ON THE HOUSE PASSAGE OF THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT
“Last year, America lost 2.6 million jobs. On Monday alone, we learned that some of our biggest employers plan to cut another 55,000. This is a wakeup call to Washington that the American people need us to act and act immediately.
That [...]
UPDATE, MORE DETAILS
Okay, I’ve read Krugman, I’ve listened to Maddow, I’ve tried to give my own Congressman, who I adore, the benefit of the doubt. Unfortunately, I think their knees are hampered with the same reactionary affliction as the right, ping the patella with a hammer called “tax cuts” and off they go.
After spending the [...]
“Say it plain, that many have died for this day.”
Those words could just as easily been said on January 22, 1972, as they were on January 20, 2008. This is not to suggest that there is a comparison to the injustice and violence of racism and slavery; but women by the tens of thousands did [...]
After a fantastic first day, starting with phone calls to Palestinian President Abbas and other ME leaders; then signing Executive Orders to crack down on lobbyist influence and expand transparency, putting a moratorium on Gitmo trials and promising the Order to close it tomorrow, - it appears the faith the world put in President Obama [...]
FINAL BILL DETAILED OUTLINE
Update Feb 20
Nancy Pelosi responds to Mark Zandi of Moody’s and says it is imperative the 225 page bill pass quickly.
“Mark Zandi’s analysis of the plan as a whole clearly demonstrates the need for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan. With 2.7 million jobs lost last year alone, and millions of workers [...]
As exciting as this historic inauguration has been, as uplifting as it has been to share the laughter and the tears; as wonderful as it is to know that we, as a country, will be renewed to be that shining light to the world again; as glorious as all of that is; for me personally [...]
