Boehner’s last hurrah is a victory for sensible government and a defeat for right-wing extremism

By Robert A. Vella Washington D.C. is one of the last places in the world where people would expect to Continue reading →

I’ve Read Obama’s Secret Trade Deal. Elizabeth Warren Is Right to Be Concerned.

By MICHAEL WESSEL “You need to tell me what’s wrong with this trade agreement, not one that was passed 25 Continue reading →

GOP Establishment in turmoil after Tea Party defeats its #2 man in House – Majority Leader Cantor

By Robert A. Vella So far this primary election season, the GOP establishment – those Republicans with close ties to Continue reading →

Here’s what’s in Paul Ryan and Patty Murray’s mini-budget deal

1. The total deal is $85 billion. About $45 billion of that replaces sequestration cuts in 2014. About $20 billion Continue reading →

Tea Party loses final vote on Government Shutdown, total cost estimated at $24 billion

By Robert A. Vellla Late last night, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 285-144 to end the manufactured government shutdown Continue reading →

Assessing what was won and lost in the Government Shutdown fight

By Robert A. Vella Now that House Speaker John Boehner has agreed to end the costly federal government shutdown and Continue reading →

Why is NBC giving a Wall Street banker a prominent voice in its ‘Education Nation’ extravaganza?

One of the most popular shows on TV currently centers on a high school chemistry teacher whose cancer diagnosis and Continue reading →

The Tea Party “Frankenstein monster” is planning a rampage this fall

From:  Tea Party to Republicans: Shut Down the Government, or You’re a Sellout The Tea Party movement got its start Continue reading →