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$15 min wage bill must stand alone in Congress…Forget it…

February 25, 2021 By jamesb 1 Comment

Biden was Right…. Bernie was Wrong…. I doubt this is gonna go anywhere….. As a stand alone several Democrats won’t vote for it in the Senate…. Biden knew that and said so... Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled Thursday that a plan to boost the minimum … [Read more...] about $15 min wage bill must stand alone in Congress…Forget it…

Filed Under: Government, Law, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: $15 Min Wage, Biden, Congress, Reconciliation, Sanders, Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough, US Senate

Process Piece from the NY Times on the Tandem Nomination to OMB…

February 25, 2021 By jamesb Leave a Comment

The NY Times gives the backgrounder on the  Biden admin last ditch push for Neeeda Tanden's chance to become President Biden's OMB Director.... The President's Chief of Staff's Ron Klain's name is all over this effort.... (Klain advises that Tanden WILL Get a job in the … [Read more...] about Process Piece from the NY Times on the Tandem Nomination to OMB…

Filed Under: Government, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Biden admin, Needs Tanden, OMB Director, Ron Klain, Senate confirmation

Andrew Yang the NYC leading Mayor candidate doesn’t want to raise the city’s taxes….

February 25, 2021 By jamesb Leave a Comment

Andrew Yang is coasting right now in the lead to follow Bill DeBlasio  who is term limited out o0f the 'Big Apple' leadership.... (Remember Yang is fresh off of running for President...The other contenders are NOT) Letting the word out about not raising taxes will play well … [Read more...] about Andrew Yang the NYC leading Mayor candidate doesn’t want to raise the city’s taxes….

Filed Under: Government, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Andrew Yang, New York City Politics, NYC mayor race, NYC Taxes

Joe Biden sat down with GOP and Dem lawmakers yesterday….

February 25, 2021 By jamesb 1 Comment

The above was NOT a joke.... President Biden said he'd do this.... He is.... How successful will he be in getting something from these people?.... Unknown... President Joe Biden had high praise for what he called a “very productive” Oval Office meeting with … [Read more...] about Joe Biden sat down with GOP and Dem lawmakers yesterday….

Filed Under: Government, Law, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: Congress, Democrats, Politics, President Biden, Republicans

Senate Republicans backbiting?

February 25, 2021 By jamesb 12 Comments

Yup..... Everybody is NOT rowing together among the Grand ole' Party US Senator's.... Senate Republicans are hoping to avoid an intraparty bloodbath that would threaten their chances of taking back the majority in 2022. Tensions within the party have been on full display … [Read more...] about Senate Republicans backbiting?

Filed Under: Government, Law, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: Politics, US Senate Republicans

In Defense of Neera Tanden….

February 25, 2021 By jamesb 7 Comments

Props to Joe Biden for hanging in there on this.... Biden's Chief of Staff says she WILL be part of the Biden admin, one way or another.... Washington Post Opinion by Dana Milbank.... Can you believe that Neera Tanden called Hillary Clinton the “anti-Christ” and the … [Read more...] about In Defense of Neera Tanden….

Filed Under: Government, Law, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Dana Milbank, Neera Tanden, Politics, WashPost Op-Ed

House Democrats bring back Earmarks….

February 25, 2021 By jamesb Leave a Comment

According to the federal Office of Management and Budget the term earmark referred to, "funds provided by the Congress for projects, programs, or grants where the purported congressional direction (whether in statutory text, report language, or other communication) circumvents … [Read more...] about House Democrats bring back Earmarks….

Filed Under: Government, Law, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: House Democrats bring back Earmarks....

Virus infection rates keep dropping ….(2/25/2021)

February 25, 2021 By jamesb Leave a Comment

As more people get vaccinated, and mask usage continues? The number of virus cases continues to drop.... Vaccine rollout climbs modestly.... Testing also continues to slow..... Nursing home deaths have dropped even faster than over deaths ... Washington … [Read more...] about Virus infection rates keep dropping ….(2/25/2021)

Filed Under: Government, Healthcare, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: 2/25/2021, COVID-19, Health, Virus deaths, Virus infection drops, Virus vaccine

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