Topic: Bernie Sanders

David R. Francis Fed basher Ron Paul should focus on outcome, not process

Rep. Ron Paul wants to reform how monetary policy is made. Other reformers suggest looking at policy outcomes.
02/10/2011 10:32 am

Obama tax deal gets nod from Senate. Will House risk making changes?

Senators vote to end debate on GOP-Obama tax deal, clearing the way for its passage. Attention now shifts to the House, where liberal Democrats are expected to discuss revisions.
12/13/2010 09:15 pm

The Vote Lesson for Obama: Don’t give the microphone to Bill Clinton

Obama may be having second thoughts about Bill Clinton's joining him for an impromptu press conference about the tax cut deal with Republicans. The former president talked on ... and on.
12/11/2010 01:28 pm

Stefan Karlsson Tax deal: Obama blinked first, but everybody got something

In the political game of chicken that the tax cuts debate became, Obama may have blinked first, but he secured unemployment benefits extensions and other Democratic priorities.
12/10/2010 12:02 pm

The Vote Bush tax cuts: Could liberal Democrats block Obama's compromise?

Democrats have the votes to block the president's compromise with Republicans on extending the Bush tax cuts. But many might have to accept that with Republicans set to gain more power in Congress next year, this is the best deal they're likely to get.
12/06/2010 08:15 pm

Federal Reserve's 'astounding' report: We loaned banks trillions

The Federal Reserve offers details on the loans it gave to banks and others at the height of the financial crisis. One program alone doled out nearly $9 trillion.
12/01/2010 07:30 pm

Obama to meet GOP leaders: Should Democrats be worried?

President Obama will meet with GOP leaders from the House and Senate Tuesday for the first time since Election 2010. Some Democrats worry that he could be too willing to compromise.
11/30/2010 09:09 am

Gallery Election day 2010

The Vote Social Security: Alan Simpson offends almost everyone with 'cow' quip

Social Security is a touchy subject. Alan Simpson, co-chair of Obama's deficit commission, has a colorful mouth and lots of things to say about Social Security. Put the two together and 'poof!' another political brush fire for Obama.
08/25/2010 08:55 pm

David R. Francis Estate tax bills take aim at a growing 'aristocracy of wealth'

The Senate has so far failed to pass an estate tax bill, allowing the tax to expire this year. Two new proposals, though, aim to reintroduce the estate tax and could generate billions in revenues.
08/02/2010 01:20 pm

Sen. Barbara Boxer and other Democrats want criminal probe of Gulf oil spill

Senator Barbara Boxer of California, along with other Senate Democrats, wants the US Justice Department to begin a criminal investigation of the Gulf oil spill off the coast of Louisiana.
05/18/2010 04:02 pm

Who got Fed money during financial crisis? Senate votes to know.

The Federal Reserve has argued that it needs to be above politics. But Senators disagreed Tuesday, saying they want to know who the Fed helped during the financial crisis.
05/11/2010 06:39 pm

Supreme Court confirmations, as Elena Kagan saw them

Elena Kagan once urged aggressive questioning of and candid responses from Supreme Court nominees, but has lately backed off those views. Senate Democrats hail her 'diversity of experience.' Republicans question her qualifications.
05/11/2010 09:49 am

Robert Reich Three banking reforms the White House doesn't support – but should

The White House should stop pandering to Wall Street and support these three critical banking reforms.
05/10/2010 01:06 pm

Financial reform bill takes shape as decision looms on 'Fed audit'

Senate lines up behind some financial reform provisions that get tough on Wall Street, but not all. Rep. Ron Paul alleges that one senator 'sold out' by watering down a provision to audit the Federal Reserve.
05/07/2010 07:19 pm

Republicans relent, clear financial reform bill for debate

After three days of blocking tactics, Republicans allowed the financial reform bill to proceed. What's next? Weeks of amendments as Republicans – and some on the left – try to change the bill.
04/28/2010 09:08 pm

Blackwater fallout: Senate moves to rein in military contractors

The Senate holds a hearing Wednesday on ways to improve oversight of private military contractors, after a series of incidents involving Blackwater. On Tuesday, Rep. Jan Schakowsky and Sen. Bernie Sanders introduced a bill that would stop 'outsourcing' security missions.
02/24/2010 12:49 pm

Healthcare reform backlash: Americans angry over earmarks

Healthcare reform legislation often means cutting 'deals,' but public anger over earmarks may further gridlock healthcare reform.
02/05/2010 06:55 pm

Bernanke confirmation runs into resistance in Senate

Some key lawmakers in the Senate are saying they will vote against the Bernanke confirmation. The Fed chairman’s term expires at the end of this month.
01/22/2010 07:13 pm

The New Economy Citizens United: What the Supreme Court's decision on campaign money means for you

Thursday's Supreme Court ruling in the Citizens United case will mean more political ads and, possibly, more moderates in Congress.
01/21/2010 06:36 pm

Senate Democrats sprint to vote on healthcare reform next week

Democratic leaders in the Senate plan to vote on final passage of the healthcare reform bill on Christmas Eve.
12/18/2009 12:09 pm

The New Economy Fed's Ben Bernanke wins committee approval, but tougher road ahead

Ben Bernanke faces a tougher path to winning a second term as chairman of the Federal Reserve after a Senate committee's 16-to-7 approval vote.
12/17/2009 03:19 pm

Will Senate Democrats' healthcare reform tradeoffs seal the deal?

The healthcare reform tradeoffs reached Tuesday - no public option but expanded Medicare access - may help Senate Democrats win more moderates' votes. But it's still not clear they've got to 60.
12/09/2009 12:00 am

Senators grill Fed’s Ben Bernanke over bank bailouts

At confirmation hearings for Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke Thursday, some senators decried bailouts of 'too big to fail' firms. Others said the economy would be in worse shape without the Fed’s actions.
12/03/2009 12:00 am

Ben Bernanke and Fed in crosshairs of left and right

Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke seeks confirmation to a second term, but Capitol Hill foes Bernie Sanders and Ron Paul say the Fed and its leader mismanaged the economy.
12/03/2009 12:00 am