Congressional Negotiators Announce Budget Ahead of Schedule
Dec 11, 2013 Not only did Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., and Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., manage to reach a budget deal, but they did it ahead of schedule.
Emboldened by Shutdown Polls, Democrats Push Spending
Oct 14, 2013 Smelling blood in the water, Senate Democrats over the weekend rejected a Republican proposal to reopen the government and raise the debt limit.
Compromised
Jan 18, 2012In Latest Compromise, Obama Agrees He Is a Muslim
Dec 13, 2010 In his latest effort to find common ground with Republicans in Congress, President Barack Obama said today that he was willing to agree that he is a Muslim.Hold Your Nose and Vote ‘Aye’
Dec 10, 2010 Approve the lousy deal. It pains me to write those words, because the agreement President Obama negotiated with Republicans on tax cuts is really quite awful.
Angry House Dems Reject Bush-Obama Tax Cuts
Dec 10, 2010 Democrats in the House passed a resolution Thursday telling the president not to bother bringing his compromise extension of tax cuts for the wealthy to their chamber. Nancy Pelosi said Democrats would continue to work with the White House and, if history is our guide, the White House will continue to work with Republicans to get the bill passed.
Obama’s Tax Cave Is Worse Than Expected
Dec 7, 2010 Based on what The New York Times describes as President Obama's "substantial concessions to Republicans," Democrats in Congress have reason to fret Not only did Obama agree to extend the Bush tax cuts for the wealthy, but he caved in to Republican demands to neuter the estate tax (more).
Obama Blinks on Tax Cuts for the Rich
Nov 12, 2010 Democrats of all stripes are voicing their horror after the White House indicated it might cave to Republicans and extend the Bush tax cuts to the wealthy. It's one issue that has managed to unite and excite the Dems, and for which polls are overwhelmingly on their side, so it's not surprising that there's already a petition opposing the surrender.
Obama Open to Tax Cut Compromise
Nov 7, 2010 With his proverbial political tail between his legs, President Barack Obama has articulated his clearest signal yet that he is open to a post-midterm compromise with newly empowered Republicans that would sustain some parts of the Bush-era tax cuts, which are set to expire at the end of 2010.
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Compromise Could Pass This Week
May 25, 2010 The White House, congressional leaders, the Pentagon and gay rights activists have hammered out a deal that could finally end the military's ban on gays serving openly. A vote could come as soon as this week, but the ban would remain until the president and military leaders agreed to lift it. (continued)
