Executive Branch

Dems' Strategic Challenge

prospect.org — Here's how a Democratic president and Congress can advance the progressive policies America needs.

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After One Year in Power, Democrats' Agenda Stymied

mcclatchydc.com — Democrats have been hemmed in by internal divisions, Republican discipline, and a majority too slim to break filibusters.

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Democrats, Stop Whining

sptimes.com — The Democrats' core problem is that they have been unable to place blame for gridlock where it largely belongs.

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White House Pushed EPA To Lower Reporting Standards

apnews.myway.com — A GAO report says White House pressure to weaken requirements means industry will have to file 22,000 fewer reports on releases of toxic chemicals.

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Bush Vetoes Childrens' Health Bill

time.com — In private, Bush vetoed bill that would have increased funding for health care program by $35 billion.

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Report: 'White House Manipulated Climate Change Science'

csmonitor.com — A House committee report finds that the Bush administration engaged in a "systematic effort" to manipulate science and mislead the public and policy makers on climate change.

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Jackson Takes on Bush Subprime Relief Plan

washingtonpost.com — Jackson plans a march on Wall Street, and calls Bush administration plan "very little, very late," and says Bush "brings an umbrella when people need a tent."

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Democrats Bend to President's Will on Iraq

iht.com — The decision to free some money for the war without a deadline or goal for withdrawal is a major concession by Democrats.

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If Bush Wanted to Help

huffingtonpost.com — If Bush wanted to make a difference, he'd take on the greedy financial infrastructure that kick-started the subprime crisis.

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House Fuel Economy Bill to Face Battle in Senate

nytimes.com — New taxes for the oil industry and an alternative energy mandate for utilities are likely to face challenges in the Senate and a veto from the White House

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