Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Advertisement Today marks the first anniversary of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) says the stimulus package worked. See " Estimated Impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on Employment and Economic Output as of September 2009, CBO." The Council of Economic Advisers also … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The latest Farley Report from Rep. Steve Farley (D-LD28): Let's imagine for a moment the scene in the underground bunker here at the Capitol where the far-right wingers who control this place are plotting their next moves. They haven't balanced the budget yet. Times are still really hard. People are really getting … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Senate filibuster is a Senate created rule. It appears nowhere in the U.S. Constitution. It is undemocratic in both principle and practice. Republicans are now using the filibuster indiscriminately to require 60 votes on practically every piece of legislation or nominee confirmation. This strategy of total obstuction has rendered the Senate … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Wall Street CEOs legalized gambling through something called ‘derivatives,’ making bets on bets on bets. But when their luck ran out, it was our money they lost – our homes, our investments. Watch the latest ad produced in conjuction with American Family Voices.

Well this is pretty clear. Obama is filling in the hole that Bush dug. I'm curious to see how the wing-nutters will try to spin this…  

by David Safier Man. Bad day for Dems, according to the Star. On page 11 — the second front page, since the Star splits its front section in two — are 4 stories making things looking pretty dismal for Dems. 1. Evan Bayh pulled out on the Indiana Senate race, even though he had a … Read more