Policymakers ignore poverty as money dominates politics

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It’s no particular secret that politicians do a much better job representing the interests of the wealthy than those of the poor. And Congress is doing a great job demonstrating that, with Republicans backing plans that will make things worse for poor people and even most Democrats only offering small-bore anti-poverty proposals (in part, but… Read more »

‘Threat Of Climate Change’ Dominates Major Section Of Obama’s Second Inaugural Address

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After a general election in which the words “climate change” did not come up in any of the presidential or vice presidential debates, President Obama made the issue a major part of his second inaugural address. The gun debate has dominated the political conversation since December’s Sandy Hook elementary school shooting. But during the last… Read more »

Pics: Are you ready for some football? In Romney staff vs. press game, Ann Romney dominates

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You go, Ann! Traveling press had a football match against Romney staff this weekend. Mitt Romney with Rob Portman, staff and traveling press play touch football today… facebook.com/RomneyScrapbook http://t.co/WzNqo160— Chrissie Siggelakis (@ChrissieSiggela) October 21, 2012 For campaign vs press beach football game, Romney does the coin toss. NYT's @ashleyrparker wins on "tails." http://t.co/5PWTE5AI— Jan Crawford… Read more »

On Hannity, Brent Bozell Says CNN Shouldn’t Call Anyone Else ‘Sore Losers’ When Fox Dominates Them in Ratings

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Guest-hosting on Hannity Thursday night, author Monica Crowley told MRC President Brent Bozell, “You guys do great work at the Media Research Center, pointing all this stuff out.  I do not know how they go on national TV every night with a straight face when one day it’s one thing, and the next day it’s… Read more »