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Aid to States: Sounds Good

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:44:23 -0500

"Aid to states," despite its assonance, is not a sexy issue. With the economy in the tank and millions of low- and middle-income Americans struggling, the first remedy to come to mind is usually not fiscal relief to the 50 statehouses across the country.

Extending unemployment benefits, increasing food stamp assistance, or sending tax rebates all jump out first (think of the imagery: the unemployed worker, the hungry child, the check in the mail). And those are useful policy tools, don't get me wrong. But there's one missing: aid to states.

At Long Last, A Legislative Win!

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:36:56 -0500

In my 10 months at the RAC, I'd yet to see a really big victory on any of the legislation I've been focused on this year. It can be disheartening to toil day in and day out on bills that never see the light of day on the House and Senate floors, pushing for change that never comes. But yesterday was a welcome relief - a victory!

"Drilling: America's False Profit"

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:48:11 -0500

This past weekend's New York Times editorial by Thomas Freidman, yet again, gives us brilliant insight into DC's vicious energy politics turned blame-game. "Mr. Bush, Lead or Leave," exposes President Bush's unfortunate demand for expanded domestic oil drilling. It's a must read article for anyone concerned about energy security these days.

Extreme Makeover: House of Representatives Edition

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:29:09 -0500

With the ADA Amendments Act (formerly known as the ADA Restoration Act) making its way to the House of Representatives floor this week, Speaker Nancy Pelosi has announced that the House will begin practicing what it preaches when it comes to equal access for individuals with disabilities.