Lingering Unemployment Likely to Challenge Obama and the Nation
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on June 22nd, 2009 4:32 am by HL
Lingering Unemployment Likely to Challenge Obama and the Nation
Despite signs that the recession gripping the nation’s economy may be easing, the unemployment rate is projected to continue rising for another year before topping out in double digits, a prospect that threatens to slow growth, increase poverty and further complicate the Obama administration’s…
GOP Outnumbered in Senate, but McConnell Tries to Ensure It Is Not Outflanked
When he was fighting campaign finance reform a decade ago, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) was dubbed Darth Vader by his critics. He embraced the nickname, even announcing “Darth Vader has arrived” at a news conference.
AARP to Endorse Plan to Cut Drug Costs
AARP, the nation’s largest seniors lobby, will give its blessing today to an offer by drug manufacturers to contribute $80 billion over the next decade to reduce the cost of comprehensive health reform, in part by discounting the price of Medicare prescriptions.
After Investigations, VA Relocates Its Texas Brain Lab
Three years ago, the Department of Veterans Affairs established a laboratory at the University of Texas at Austin with high expectations that it would conduct state-of-the art research into combat-related brain injuries. Last month, VA announced it was moving the facility, after spending more than…
