Jan 15 2009
2009 Legislative Preview
It’s no secret that President-elect Obama, his new Cabinet and the 111th Congress have some seemingly insurmountable tasks in front them, the most pressing of which is to fix the tanking economy (and fast!). But their agenda also includes sweeping reform of the health care system; slowing global warming and investing in alternative energy; improving [...]
Jan 4 2009
Unions Funded Labor Nominee’s Work as Congresswoman
Labor unions, gearing up for a fierce fight on Capitol Hill next year, will find a fervent ally in Barack Obama’s pick for Labor Secretary, Rep. Hilda Solis (D-Calif.), who has relied heavily on financial support from unions during her time in the House of Representatives. In total Solis has collected $888,050 from the labor [...]