The White House has announced they will not mint the coin in order to avoid a debt-ceiling fight. What was once a viral idea on the Internet, then became a viable solution even floated by Paul Krugman. Opponents say that the coin skips out Congress, and would be wildly inflationary. […]
Apparently, President Obama’s electoral coalition and his second term are two demographically different areas. With President Obama’s newest Cabinet choices, they are all white men. The second term is looking more male, and more white, even as President Obama accuses the Republicans of a ‘War on Women.’ Secretary of State […]
Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis has resigned, wanting to spend more time with her family. There had been rumors throughout the day about her possible resignation. Secretary Solis said that she came to the decision during the Christmas break, when she was with her family. The announcement comes in a […]
President Obama has attempted to paint Chuck Hagel as a bipartisan choice. However, the criticism is what is bipartisan. Republican Senators, including former colleagues, have painted Sen. Hagel as anti-Israel and pro-Iran. Democratic Senators are not helping either, they say the nominee is anti-gay. Republican Senators are saying they will […]
President Obama announced today his choice for the Secretary of Defense. As expected, President Obama nominated former Senator Chuck Hagel. The nomination continues a tradition of nominating Republicans to the post. The former Republican Senator from Nebraska also served in the Vietnam War, an experience that has shaped his policy […]
