Washington (135)
What killed filibuster reform?
Written by Scott Lemieux, The American Prospect
Senators have a disincentive for getting rid of the anti-majoritarian rule: It gives them more power
After more than a year of fighting for real reform, it will still take 60 votes to pass just about anything
From simpleton Ron Johnson to delusional Rand Paul, GOP senators swung at the Secretary of State and hit themselves
I suppose that he can’t be much worse than Timothy Geithner, but that should be scant cause for cheer over the news that the president has nominated Jack Lew as Treasury secretary. Both championed the financial deregulation craze of the Clinton administration, and both are acolytes of Robert Rubin, the former Clinton Treasury secretary who unfettered Wall Street greed and then took his own considerable cut of the action.
The Progressive Caucus: Enabling Obama's Rightwing Moves
Written by Norman Solomon
he failure of the Congressional Progressive Caucus to stand up to President Obama on many vital matters of principle is one of the most important – and least mentioned – political dynamics of this era.
Pres. Obama just made a hideous appointment.
Who were the Democrats who voted against “fiscal cliff” deal?
Written by Jillian Rayfield
The "fiscal cliff" bill, which split House Republican leadership, also saw opposition from Dems in both chambers
Republican House built on dark money
Written by Olga Pierce, Justin Elliott and Theodoric Meyer,
It couldn't buy them the White House, but Republicans have super PAC cash to thank for their House majority
Banks reportedly lining up against Elizabeth Warren committee spot
Written by Jillian Rayfield
Lobbyists are gearing up for a fight over a possible Warren appointment to the Senate banking committee
Big Banks vs. Elizabeth Warren: It's On (Again!)
Written by Andy Kroll
The fight between the financial industry and Senator-elect Elizabeth Warren heats up again over her possible nomination to the Senate Banking Committee.
