- Sep 3, 2010 Dems have few options on economy (Politico) If you’re President Barack Obama, you go out and talk about the economy — in Milwaukee on Monday, Cleveland on Wednesday and at a White House news conference Friday. Why should anything proposed so close to the election be treated any differently? Timing is to politics what location is to... more...
- Sep 3, 2010 White House considers pre-midterm package of business tax breaks to spur hiring (Washington Post) Policy staffers are debating a range of options. For example, a payroll-tax holiday - a top priority of many business groups - could be applied only to new hires or extended to current employees. And depending on its form and duration, a payroll-tax holiday could cost more than $300 billion. more...
- Sep 3, 2010 Joe Miller's real test yet to come (Washington Post) He said he decided only in April to challenge Lisa Murkowski in the Republican primary. But his real test may be yet to come if he is elected to the Senate in November. Will he vote for Miller next time around? more...
- Sep 3, 2010 Haley Barbour sits atop GOP (Washington Post) Pete Sessions: The NRCC Chairman enters the list by virtue of the importance of taking the House -- and the increasing likelihood that it will happen. Add to that his recent round of Iowa endorsements and the success of his endorsed primary candidates -- including attorney Joe Miller (R) in the... more...
- Sep 3, 2010 Suit challenges Ohio's absentee-vote process (The Columbus Dispatch) ...ballot as Franklin, Cuyahoga and other counties plan to do. A spokesman for Brunner said the lawsuit is being reviewed. Some legal experts previously have said that although it is preferable for all counties to follow the same absentee process, they doubt it raises a legal issue because no... more...
- Sep 3, 2010 Hospitals get state funds (The Columbus Dispatch) The biggest beneficiaries have been Harris, an Ashland Republican, and his GOP caucus, which together have received $24,000. Hundreds were dropped from that program this summer because there wasn't enough money to meet increased demand. more...
- Sep 3, 2010 Notes on the filibuster (Washington Post) Both situations lead to worse and more awkward legislation. A recent Pew poll found that only 26 percent of Americans knew that you needed 60 votes to break a filibuster. I might prefer a world where the filibuster protects debate and ensures bipartisan outcomes, but I don't think we should... more...
- Sep 3, 2010 White House: No second stimulus (CNN) Obama himself hinted at the options on the table on Monday in the Rose Garden, when he accused Republicans of blocking a separate $55 billion legislation package that would cut small business taxes. Redoubling our investment in clean energy and R&D. Rebuilding more of our infrastructure for the... more...
- Sep 3, 2010 Wonkbook: White House considers payroll tax holiday; House libs against Social Security cuts; 25% were unemployed during recession (Washington Post) Whatever else the fiscal commission does, it seems likely to come out with some package of reforms for the stories social insurance program. But Republicans aren't very interested in raising payroll taxes, and House liberals have now announced their unified opposition to anything that includes... more...
- Sep 3, 2010 State parties look past RNC for cash (Politico) But as the RNC news grew bleaker, RGA Chairman and Mississippi Gov. more...
- Sep 3, 2010 Bunning predicts Paul win in Ky. (Politico) Al Cross DAYTON, Ky. — Retiring Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska (whom he praised) and Robert Bennett of Utah – both of whom lost their bids for re-nomination — and Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, who became an independent when he trailed badly in the Republican primary for senator. When Bunning... more...
- Sep 3, 2010 Another stimulus? (Politico) Martin Kady II Democrats should be getting used to this now. Republicans are held in the same low regard as when the GOP lost control of Congress four years ago. Shane D’Aprile in The Hill: “Sen. more...
- Sep 3, 2010 New tax breaks for business on table (Washington Post) For example, a payroll-tax holiday - a top priority of many business groups - could be applied only to new hires or extended to current employees. It has become a joke."Many economists say Obama's policies have been reasonably effective at pulling the nation back from recession. And depending on... more...
- Sep 2, 2010 President to aides: Find economic spark (CNN) Obama himself hinted at the options on the table on Monday in the Rose Garden, when he accused Republicans of blocking a separate $55 billion legislation package that would cut small business taxes. Redoubling our investment in clean energy and R&D. Rebuilding more of our infrastructure for the... more...
- Sep 2, 2010 WH mulling emergency economic stimuli (Politico) ... The White House pushed back hard against a Washington Post story Thursday which reported that Obama is seriously considering a payroll tax holiday geared at kick-starting business spending – a measure the paper said could cost up to $300 billion. “There [have] been a lot of reports and... more...
- Sep 2, 2010 Why is this town's water flammable? (CNN) The natural gas reserve is attracting a flurry of gas companies wanting to drill. This process fractures the shale around the well, which allows the natural gas to flow freely, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. During its investigation that year, the... more...
- Sep 2, 2010 'Fracking' yields fuel, fear in Northeast (CNN) The natural gas reserve is attracting a flurry of gas companies wanting to drill. The potentially adverse effects of fracturing also have those living near natural gas wells concerned, including Ely. During its investigation that year, the Pennsylvania DEP collected samples from water wells that... more...
- Sep 2, 2010 AFL-CIO's fall strategy: Less TV (Politico) The union will target up to 30 House, 10 Senate and 20 gubernatorial races. That money needs to be invested in job creation.” The Teamsters are also getting in on the action. The union is targeting California, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire,... more...
- Sep 2, 2010 The enthusiasm gap (and seven races where it matters) (Washington Post) Among likely voters, Sandoval leads Reid 50 percent to 39 percent.Ohio governor: Among registered voters, former Rep. Joe Sestak (D) 40 percent to 37 percent among registered voters in the latest poll. Lee Fisher (D) are in a statistical tie, 41 percent to 37 percent, among registered voters. more...
- Sep 2, 2010 For-profit college risk: Huge debt, questionable degree (CNN) But since Westwood is nationally accredited, Georgia State University refused to recognize Lockman's credits. Senate hearings in August revealed government findings that 15 for-profit schools, including Westwood, were encouraging fraudulent practices among students. Lockman says he won't be doing... more...
