He thought he could get a Social Spending Bill... Climate Bill.... And a Voting Bill? But? It don't look good...... For much of anything Manchin and Sinema want.... Democrats now have to find a way forward... And mostly divorce that effort from parties … [Read more...] about For President Biden ‘Going Big ‘ IS just about done…..
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Supreme ‘s turn thumbs down Biden OSHA Shot/Test mandate for all businesses….
They do approve the President's mandate for those in the health field that are paid thru medicare and medicaid funds from the Federal Government... This solution was coming after the justices signaled it in their hearing the case.... The President knew with his remarks … [Read more...] about Supreme ‘s turn thumbs down Biden OSHA Shot/Test mandate for all businesses….
Don’t look good for a Voting Rights Bill….
The US Senate Majority Leader...Senator Schumer admits he's got a hard job getting support to drop the filibuster rule in his chamber to get a Voting Rights piece of legislation passed that would help Democrats counter Republican voter suppression efforts across the … [Read more...] about Don’t look good for a Voting Rights Bill….
Inflation just keeps rising….Open Thread for 1/12/22……
Prices KEEP rising.... And... RISING.... All this good Economy stuff don't mean a thing.... New poll has people more worried about this than ANYTHING else.... And? The Fed is gonna raise interest rates.... We can't win..... Prices rose at the fastest … [Read more...] about Inflation just keeps rising….Open Thread for 1/12/22……
Virus Update 1/10/2022…..
Nearly 50 House and Senate Democrats are calling on the Biden administration to substantially increase the nation's supply of rapid COVID-19 tests. In a letter led by Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), along with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), the … [Read more...] about Virus Update 1/10/2022…..
Treasury Dept. predicts IRS “frustrating season” for taxpayers and tax preparers….
Two reasons.... Pandemic.... And.... Reluctance to fully fund the IRS..... Treasury Department officials on Monday said that the Internal Revenue Service will face “enormous challenges” during this year’s tax filing season, warning of delays to refunds and other … [Read more...] about Treasury Dept. predicts IRS “frustrating season” for taxpayers and tax preparers….
Joe Biden is being tested by Russia’s Leader Putin…
....Analysis... It's not like the Russian President doesn't know American President Biden... He does... The then Vice President Biden has met with the guy... That was before something those in the media seems to have forgotten.... The pullout from … [Read more...] about Joe Biden is being tested by Russia’s Leader Putin…
The Biden social spending package dance is why you do NOT negotiate these things in public…..
I firmly believe that President Biden and Senator Manchin WILl eventually agree on a social spending package that will get passed by Congress... The size of the package is actually immaterial .... The problem is the nuts and bolts... The guys are dealing with each other … [Read more...] about The Biden social spending package dance is why you do NOT negotiate these things in public…..