Editorial
Patriotic Duty
Feb. 3, 12 a.m.
We completely understand why many Members oppose creating a panel modeled on past base-closing commissions to recommend fiscal reforms that would have to be voted up or down by Congress with no amendments.
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Guest Observer
Trumka: Time for Hill to Get Health Reform Right
Feb. 9, 12 a.m.
Its critical that Congress act swiftly on legislation to save and create jobs but that doesnt mean Members can turn down the heat on health care reform. We learned last week that health care spending consumed a record 17.3 percent of the U.S. economy last year. Tens of millions of Americans have no insurance, others are denied coverage every day, and insurance companies keep pushing premiums up beyond the ability of average people to pay.
Cardin: U.S. Needs to Keep Pace Developing Energy Technology
Feb. 8, 12 a.m.
Today, too many Americans are out of work. Today, we will send $1 billion overseas to satisfy our appetite for foreign oil, while the Chinese will continue their massive investment in clean energy technology. Today, our nation faces an economic crisis, an energy crisis and a global climate crisis. Read Full Article












