(Reuters) - Most Americans think the United States should raise taxes for the rich to balance the budget, according to a 60 Minutes/Vanity Fair poll released on Monday. President Barack Obama last month signed into law a two-year extension … [Read more...]
Archives for January 3, 2011
Incoming GOP Chair, U.S. Environment & Econ. Subcomm.: Genesis Proves No Global Warming
Democracy Now!: AMY GOODMAN: Let's turn to John Shimkus of Illinois. He's the new chair of the Subcommittee on Environment and Economy. In a March 2009 hearing, Shimkus dismissed the existence of global warming by citing biblical scripture … [Read more...]
Disgraced Journalist Judy Miller Criticizes Wikileaks for “Not Verifying Sources”
A truly fabulous moment this weekend for connoisseurs of the corporate media. Disgraced former NYT reporter Judy Miller, who helped pave the way for the Iraq war by repeatedly publishing credulous stories about supposed Iraqi weapons of … [Read more...]
Two Days Left – What New Record Will the Legislature Set?
The new legislative session starts on Wednesday, January 5, so today and tomorrow the Legislature will be finishing up its business for 2009-2010. What new record will they set for the number of sick leave bank bills passed in one … [Read more...]
Rediscovering the American Spirit
America still has the most powerful economy in the world, but these are among the many signs of weakening. Global competition is intensifying, particularly in China, which is making energetic moves to lead in high speed rail, … [Read more...]
Updated: The economics of residential solar power in MA
I'm updating this diary to add the video of Jamie Eldrige's remarks at Kate Donaghue's place in Westboro, showing off her new solar panels: For the purpose of this post, we'll use a typical residential solar power system, which consists of … [Read more...]
CT: no savings in closing developmental center
Moreover, an earlier 2002 cost study by the Connecticut DDS stated that, "No significant savings will ever result from the closure of Southbury" (my emphasis). I've written here before about our concerns over the validity of the Patrick … [Read more...]
What would you ask Deval?
Your humble editors will have a chance to chat with Governor Patrick this afternoon. If there's anything you're just itching to ask him, drop it in the comments. I definitely intend to ask about plans to keep his grassroots … [Read more...]