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A Budget That Tightens Belts by Emptying Stomachs
Written by Michelle Chen | In These Times
A time-honored tactic of conservative lawmakers is to “starve the beast”by defunding government programs. In the case of food stamps—the quintessential whipping boy for budget hawks—they’re going a step further by trying to starve actual people.
Top Democrats React to Low-Wage Federal Workers’ Strike
Written by Mike Elk | In These Times
“I work at Quick Pita in the food court of the Ronald Reagan Building. I work nearly 12 hours every day serving lunch to the thousands of people who work in the building. But I am not here to tell you how hard I work. I am here to tell you that my employer does not follow the law,” testified Antonio Vanegas before a hearing of the Congressional Progressive Caucus yesterday.
The Axe Falls on 50 Chicago Public Schools
Written by David Moberg | In These Times
At times, the meeting of the Board of Education of Chicago Public Schools (CPS) on Wednesday took on the air of a mass mock trial; at others, it seemed like a public execution. On the dock were 53 elementary schools and one high school charged with underutilization of space and underperformance.
President Obama’s speech on Thursday was the most important statement on counterterrorism policy since the 2001 attacks, a momentous turning point in post-9/11 America.For the first time, a president stated clearly and unequivocally that the state of perpetual warfare that began nearly 12 years ago is unsustainable for a democracy and must come to an end in the not-too-distant future.
Banks’ Lobbyists Help in Drafting Financial Bills
Written by Eric Lipton and Ben Protess | The New York Times
WASHINGTON — Bank lobbyists are not leaving it to lawmakers to draft legislation that softens financial regulations. Instead, the lobbyists are helping to write it themselves.
Elizabeth Warren: Trade talks could weaken bank oversight
Written by Kate Davidson | Politico
Sen. Elizabeth Warren raised concerns Tuesday that negotiations over new trade agreements could be used as a backdoor way to water down financial regulations.
Exclusive: Why I Spoke Out at Obama's Foreign Policy Speech
Written by Medea Benjamin | Common Dreams
On why Obama's policies themselves, not those who speak out against them, are rude
Having worked for years on the issues of drones and Guantanamo, I was delighted to get a pass (the source will remain anonymous) to attend President Obama’s speech at the National Defense University.
Pivoting From a War Footing, Obama Acts to Curtail Drones
Written by Janis Kay
WASHINGTON — Nearly a dozen years after the hijackings that transformed America, President Obama said Thursday that it was time to narrow the scope of the grinding battle against terrorists and begin the transition to a day when the country will no longer be on a war footing.
New Terror Strategy Shifts C.I.A. Focus Back to Spying
Written by Mark Mazzetti | The New York Times
WASHINGTON — For more than seven years, Mike — a lean, chain-smoking officer at the Central Intelligence Agency’s headquarters in Virginia — has managed the agency’s deadly campaign of armed drone strikes. As the head of the C.I.A.’s Counterterrorism Center, Mike wielded tremendous power in hundreds of decisions over who lived and died in far-off lands.
Boy Scouts End Longtime Ban on Openly Gay Youths
Written by Erik Eckholm | The New York Times
GRAPEVINE, Tex. — The Boy Scouts of America on Thursday ended its longstanding policy of forbidding openly gay youths to participate in its activities, a step its chief executive called “compassionate, caring and kind.”
PDA, Allies March Against Fracking in Maryland
Written by By Mike Hersh, National Communications Coordinator, Progressive Democrats of America
More than 100 "Fracktivists" rallied for clean air and water outside the Democratic Governors Association meeting in Maryland yesterday. Concerned about the controversial practice of extracting methane gas from shale rock formations known as hydraulic fracturing or "Fracking", Progressive Democrats of America, Food and Water Watch, MoveOn, Progressive Neighbors, and Progressive Cheverly members and others gathered to hear speakers and then matched chanting outside the high-level meeting.
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Responds to President Obama’s Call for AUMF Repeal, Introduces Legislation Creating Greater Oversight of Drones
Written by Rep. Barbara Lee | Press Release
Washington, D.C.— Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) released the following statement in response to President Obama’s speech focusing on drone warfare and national security. In advance of the speech, Congresswoman Lee introduced related legislation, The Drones Accountability Act.
Obama Heckled During Speech On Drones, Gitmo (VIDEO)
Written by Paige Lavender | Huffington Post
President Barack Obama was heckled during a speech at the National Defense University at Fort McNair in Washington, D.C. on Thursday.
IMF Sounds Warning on U.K. Austerity
Written by Ainsley Thomson and Paul Hannon | Wall Street Journal
LONDON—The International Monetary Fund urged the U.K. government to counter the effects of its austerity program by raising spending on infrastructure projects to avoid long-term damage to the nation's growth prospects.
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