Snyder house rules - Columns - Detroit Metro Times
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Snyder house rules
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Well, Governor Rick Snyder pulled it off. He got the Legislature to enact his massive tax cut for business and slap a tax on future pension income. This will be paid for — in part — by shortchanging education at all levels, from elementary to graduate school.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Thank Democrats, unions for revenue boost
Thank Democrats, unions for revenue boost
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"There are fiscally responsible and intellectually honest Republicans in the Legislature — four Assembly Republicans and one Senate Republican opposed the most destructive components of Walker’s “budget repair bill.” And many other members of the party have expressed their frustration with the governor’s divisive and economically unsound approach.
Polls and the results of the recent special election in western Wisconsin, where an Assembly seat held for 16 years by the GOP fell to a Democrat who ran as a critic of Walker, confirm that the people disapprove of the governor’s agenda."
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"There are fiscally responsible and intellectually honest Republicans in the Legislature — four Assembly Republicans and one Senate Republican opposed the most destructive components of Walker’s “budget repair bill.” And many other members of the party have expressed their frustration with the governor’s divisive and economically unsound approach.
Polls and the results of the recent special election in western Wisconsin, where an Assembly seat held for 16 years by the GOP fell to a Democrat who ran as a critic of Walker, confirm that the people disapprove of the governor’s agenda."
Debt Ceiling Politics: Fearocracy or Democracy? | MichaelMoore.com
Debt Ceiling Politics: Fearocracy or Democracy? | MichaelMoore.com
"For over a decade, we've been running our politics on fear so often that it's hardly noticeable. Take the debt ceiling kabuki -- catastrophic economic consequences if we don't raise the ceiling, the end of America if we don't cut entitlements. This kind of fear-mongering is exactly how the banks justify any and everything to bail them out. And it's disguising the actual problems we have as a nation, the six industries strangling our freedom: health care, banking, agribusiness, defense, energy, and telecom."
"For over a decade, we've been running our politics on fear so often that it's hardly noticeable. Take the debt ceiling kabuki -- catastrophic economic consequences if we don't raise the ceiling, the end of America if we don't cut entitlements. This kind of fear-mongering is exactly how the banks justify any and everything to bail them out. And it's disguising the actual problems we have as a nation, the six industries strangling our freedom: health care, banking, agribusiness, defense, energy, and telecom."
Senate GOP Votes Down Bill To End Big Oil Subsidies
Senate GOP Votes Down Bill To End Big Oil Subsidies
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Democratic Sens. Ben Nelson (D-Neb.), Mary Landrieu (D-La.) and Mark Begich (D-Alaska), voted against the bill.
Senate GOP Votes Down Bill To End Big Oil Subsidies
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WASHINGTON -- A ceremonial vote over whether to end subsidies to major oil companies failed on Tuesday, with 45 Republicans and three Democrats voting to continue the tax incentives to the five largest oil companies.
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Democratic Sens. Ben Nelson (D-Neb.), Mary Landrieu (D-La.) and Mark Begich (D-Alaska), voted against the bill.
Senate GOP Votes Down Bill To End Big Oil Subsidies
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WASHINGTON -- A ceremonial vote over whether to end subsidies to major oil companies failed on Tuesday, with 45 Republicans and three Democrats voting to continue the tax incentives to the five largest oil companies.
Guest Writer Appleton Wonk: Reid Ribble Literally Pumps Koch Gasoline at a Kwik Trip - blue cheddar blog
Guest Writer Appleton Wonk: Reid Ribble Literally Pumps Koch Gasoline at a Kwik Trip - blue cheddar blog
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Reid Ribble of Appleton literally pumped some gas... doing a little product placement for the Koch Brothers?
Guest Writer Appleton Wonk: Reid Ribble Literally Pumps Koch Gasoline at a Kwik Trip - blue cheddar.
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Reid Ribble of Appleton literally pumped some gas... doing a little product placement for the Koch Brothers?
Guest Writer Appleton Wonk: Reid Ribble Literally Pumps Koch Gasoline at a Kwik Trip - blue cheddar.
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Tagged: 8th congressional district in wisconsin, Appleton, Appleton Wisconsin, gas pump townhall, off shore drilling, offshore drilling, oil and gas industry, Reid Ribble, the price of gas
Potential voter disenfranchisement | It's academic
Potential voter disenfranchisement | It's academic
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Potential voter disenfranchisement | It's academic
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As the Wisconsin Senate debates the proposed voter ID bill (SB 6), which requires a valid photo ID to vote, I was interested in the spatial distribution of disenfranchisement that might occur. Unfortunately, there’s little detailed data on registered voters and drivers licenses that’s publicly avail...
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Potential voter disenfranchisement | It's academic
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As the Wisconsin Senate debates the proposed voter ID bill (SB 6), which requires a valid photo ID to vote, I was interested in the spatial distribution of disenfranchisement that might occur. Unfortunately, there’s little detailed data on registered voters and drivers licenses that’s publicly avail...
The Democrats Attack Unions Nationwide | Truthout
The Democrats Attack Unions Nationwide | Truthout
"Here is the short list of states with Democratic governors where labor unions are undergoing severe attacks: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Oregon, California, New York, Illinois, Washington, Hawaii, Minnesota, Maryland and New Hampshire. Other states with Democratic governors are attacking unions to a lesser degree."
"Without aggressively demanding solutions to the immediate problems facing working people, a social movement cannot be created to deal with the crisis facing labor unions and working people in general. Only a national social movement with Wisconsin-like energy has the potential to shift the country's direction, away from the rich and corporations and toward working people. Such a social movement will not be born from soft demands, half-fought battles or campaigning for Democrats."
"Here is the short list of states with Democratic governors where labor unions are undergoing severe attacks: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Oregon, California, New York, Illinois, Washington, Hawaii, Minnesota, Maryland and New Hampshire. Other states with Democratic governors are attacking unions to a lesser degree."
"Without aggressively demanding solutions to the immediate problems facing working people, a social movement cannot be created to deal with the crisis facing labor unions and working people in general. Only a national social movement with Wisconsin-like energy has the potential to shift the country's direction, away from the rich and corporations and toward working people. Such a social movement will not be born from soft demands, half-fought battles or campaigning for Democrats."
Russ Feingold, Potential Senate Candidate, Rips Democrats For 'Corruption' | TPMDC
Russ Feingold, Potential Senate Candidate, Rips Democrats For 'Corruption' | TPMDC
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Russ Feingold, Potential Senate Candidate, Rips Democrats For 'Corruption'
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"This culture of corporate influence and corruption is precisely what we as Progressives United want to change," he wrote. "So we've decided to take on those legislators who are unwilling to stand up to corporate power, and we're naming names."
The names included House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO). In addition, the email targeted Sens. Mitch McConnell, (R-KY), Rob Portman (R-OH), Joe Lieberman (I-CT), and Rep. Darrell Issa, (R-CA).
Feingold accused the group of backing "corporate interests in Congress" by opposing an executive order under discussion in the White House that would require government contractors to reveal their political donations."
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Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker to Prevent Same-Sex Couples Hospital Visitation Rights - E.D. Kain - American Times - Forbes
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker to Prevent Same-Sex Couples Hospital Visitation Rights - E.D. Kain - American Times - Forbes
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"Republican Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen refused to defend the lawsuit, saying he agreed the new law violated the state constitution. Then-Gov. Jim Doyle, a Democrat, hired Madison attorney Lester Pines to defend the state. Walker, a Republican, replaced Doyle in January and fired Pines in March. On Friday, Walker filed a motion to stop defending the case."
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker to Prevent Same-Sex Couples Hospital Visitation Rights
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Via Doug Mataconis, who describes Walker’s actions as “despicably cruel” we get this news out of Wisconsin: Madison – Gov. Scott Walker believes a new law that gives gay couples hospital visitation rights violates the state constitution and has asked a judge to allow the [...]
Posted on Facebook by | Cindi Martin
"Republican Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen refused to defend the lawsuit, saying he agreed the new law violated the state constitution. Then-Gov. Jim Doyle, a Democrat, hired Madison attorney Lester Pines to defend the state. Walker, a Republican, replaced Doyle in January and fired Pines in March. On Friday, Walker filed a motion to stop defending the case."
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker to Prevent Same-Sex Couples Hospital Visitation Rights
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Via Doug Mataconis, who describes Walker’s actions as “despicably cruel” we get this news out of Wisconsin: Madison – Gov. Scott Walker believes a new law that gives gay couples hospital visitation rights violates the state constitution and has asked a judge to allow the [...]
Storming the Castle (VIDEO) | Showdown in America
Storming the Castle (VIDEO) | Showdown in America
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Gear Up! | Showdown in America
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Most of America’s largest banks paid no taxes last year, and yet politicians backed by Wall Street are proposing to cut education and critical social programs. We are not in a budget crisis -- we are in a massive revenue crisis caused by Wall Street’s epic crash of our economy.
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Gear Up! | Showdown in America
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Most of America’s largest banks paid no taxes last year, and yet politicians backed by Wall Street are proposing to cut education and critical social programs. We are not in a budget crisis -- we are in a massive revenue crisis caused by Wall Street’s epic crash of our economy.
Jane Mayer: The Only Info The Koch Bros. Provided Was On Their Website | Mediaite
Jane Mayer: The Only Info The Koch Bros. Provided Was On Their Website | Mediaite
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Jane Mayer: The Only Info The Koch Bros. Provided Was On Their Website
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A few weeks back New Yorker scribe Jane Mayer penned a much-discussed piece about the nefarious backroom dealings of the billionaire Koch brothers. Suffice to say, the Kochs were not pleased with the article, perhaps had they just spoken to Mayer in the first place things might have been different.
Posted On Facebook by | Diane Hebert Democracy Watchdog Action Network
http://www.mediaite.com/online/jane-mayer-the-only-info-the-koch-bros-provided-was-on-their-website-2/
Jane Mayer: The Only Info The Koch Bros. Provided Was On Their Website
www.mediaite.com
A few weeks back New Yorker scribe Jane Mayer penned a much-discussed piece about the nefarious backroom dealings of the billionaire Koch brothers. Suffice to say, the Kochs were not pleased with the article, perhaps had they just spoken to Mayer in the first place things might have been different.
YouTube - WI Sen. Jauch-Republican Pledge of Allegiance 5.17.11
YouTube - WI Sen. Jauch-Republican Pledge of Allegiance 5.17.11
Janet Miller and 3 other friendsWisconsin Liberal Politics Spotlight
Janet Miller and 3 other friendsWisconsin Liberal Politics Spotlight
Virtual Wisconsin State Employees Unions Solidarity Vigil: The Page
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A short clip from an amazing speech by Wisconsin State Senator Robert Jauch explaining what the Republicans really think of the Pledge of Allegiance. This cl...
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ProgressOhio added 15 new photos to the album We Love Our Parks--We Love Clean Water Day at the Statehouse.
As proposals to drill for oil and natural gas move their way through the legisla...tive process, Ohioans brought their support of park preservation directly to the legislative door step. Tuesday 5/17/11See More
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Terry Jay Good! This gov. is trying to sell off the entire state and turn it into a toal wasteland. WE LOVE OUR PARKS AND OUR FORESTS!
Jeanne Bulloch It'll really help to have a kids' campaign WE LOVE OUR PARKS! Kids, camping, canoing, families, kids, etc.
‘Awake Again’ rallies mark end of disastrous Florida legislative session - Orlando liberal | Examiner.com
‘Awake Again’ rallies mark end of disastrous Florida legislative session - Orlando liberal | Examiner.com
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‘Awake Again’ rallies mark end of disastrous Florida legislative session
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They say that all good things must come to an end. Thankfully, so do bad things. In the wee hours of Saturday morning, the Florida House and Senate adjourned in
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‘Awake Again’ rallies mark end of disastrous Florida legislative session
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They say that all good things must come to an end. Thankfully, so do bad things. In the wee hours of Saturday morning, the Florida House and Senate adjourned in
Last recall drive targeting Wis. senator fails - chicagotribune.com
Last recall drive targeting Wis. senator fails - chicagotribune.com
Posted by | John Hedrick
"The scope and success of the recall petitions is unprecedented in U.S. history."
Last recall drive targeting Wis. senator fails
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MADISON, Wis. -- The last drive to recall Wisconsin state senators over their support of or opposition to a bill curtailing collective bargaining rights fell well short of its goal today, and attention has shifted to challenges by both parties designed to stop recall elections from being held.
Posted by | John Hedrick
"The scope and success of the recall petitions is unprecedented in U.S. history."
Last recall drive targeting Wis. senator fails
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MADISON, Wis. -- The last drive to recall Wisconsin state senators over their support of or opposition to a bill curtailing collective bargaining rights fell well short of its goal today, and attention has shifted to challenges by both parties designed to stop recall elections from being held.
YouTube - When Democracy Failed - The Warnings of History by Thom Hartmann
YouTube - When Democracy Failed - The Warnings of History by Thom Hartmann
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When Democracy Failed - The Warnings of History by Thom Hartmann
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The German Reichstag building was firebombed on February 27, 1933. This event became known as the Reichstag fire. Marinus van der Lubbe, a Dutch council comm...
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When Democracy Failed - The Warnings of History by Thom Hartmann
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The German Reichstag building was firebombed on February 27, 1933. This event became known as the Reichstag fire. Marinus van der Lubbe, a Dutch council comm...
Democracy Now Features Breitbart Smear Campaign Against Missouri Labor Professors and How the Media is Getting Wise to His Lies
Democracy Now Features Breitbart Smear Campaign Against Missouri Labor Professors and How the Media is Getting Wise to His Lies
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Democracy Now Features Breitbart Smear Campaign Against Missouri Labor Professors and How the Media is Getting Wise to His Lies
Click here to view this media Democracy Now's Amy Goodman did a great job in her interview today with University of Missouri-Kansas City's professor Judy Ancel who along with her fellow professor Don Giljum were the victims of the latest Breitbart smear that Karoli covered here and here for Crooks...
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Democracy Now Features Breitbart Smear Campaign Against Missouri Labor Professors and How the Media is Getting Wise to His Lies
Click here to view this media Democracy Now's Amy Goodman did a great job in her interview today with University of Missouri-Kansas City's professor Judy Ancel who along with her fellow professor Don Giljum were the victims of the latest Breitbart smear that Karoli covered here and here for Crooks...
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