Although they’ve become famous for their use of obstruction and the filibuster to kill Democratic legislation in recent years, congressional Republicans increasingly appear to be using a different tactic to thwart Democrats: the political standoff. It works like this: the Senate approves some key piece of legislation on a bipartisan basis, but House Republicans simply ignore the bill and pass a version of their own. The GOP then demands the Senate discard its own bill and pass the House version instead. It...
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President Obama Sings Sweet Home Chicago
As I noted here last night, the White House hosted a blues show last night that was being taped for broadcast on PBS, Monday February 27. At the end of the show, as the stage was filled with rock and blues legends including Mick Jagger, Jeff Beck, Derek Trucks and wife, Susan Tedeschi, Keb Mo and Buddy Guy. After introducing the finale, the president went back to his seat next to First Lady, Michelle Obama and soon after, Buddy Guy proceeded...
Video: Robin Hoods Kayak the Chicago River
Organized as part of Take Back Chicago Monday, a group of 40 activists dressed as Robin Hoods kayaked the Chicago River toward a Mortgage Bankers Association meeting to deliver a message: it’s time for the big banks to pay Americans back for the losses they have suffered through lost homes, lost revenue, and lost jobs. Additionally, the group dropped a banner on the Michigan Bridge that read: “Wall Street: Steals from the 99%. Gives to the Rich. Let’s take it back!”...
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