The Republican budget released today claims that our economy is drastically underperforming and that Democratic policies are to blame. Unsurprisingly, the facts show something completely different, as data from the last 16 presidential terms show that our economy grew more rapidly under Democratic presidents than Republican presidents.
Republican trickle-down policies have failed. Let’s do what works – grow our middles class, strengthen the social safety net, and invest in education and infrastructure.
Source: The National Bureau of Economic Research
I’m with many of my colleagues heading to Alabama to commemorate the anniversary of the Selma march. Sitting next to me is civil rights hero and Congressman, John Lewis, who helped lead the Selma march 50 years ago tomorrow. His stories are the tales movies, or in his case graphic novels, are made of.
Once again, the governing majority rears its head. Over the past 2 years, House Speaker Boehner has needed help from Democrats time and time again in order to responsibly govern.
The grip of the Tea Party is oh so tight. #BoehnerNeedsDems
From our friends at amprog
A movement made up of hobbyists, tinkerers, crafters and innovators is getting ready to change what you thought you knew about the American economy. They’re teaching a new generation how to repair rather than replace, and if what they’re looking for is not available, to invent it. They call themselves “makers,” and they will figure out how to build whatever you can imagine. If policy makers can come together and be supportive, this movement may be the catalyst that brings manufacturing back to America.
How great is this? My office collected Valentines for Vets from several elementary schools in the area and I am amazed at the results!
What a wonderful way to thank our veterans. My office can’t wait to drop them off on Friday.
This is what teachers like to call “Perfect Attendance”
Vaccinations work.
Source: The History of Vaccines
All your Cuba travel questions, answered: http://abcn.ws/1BxXmoq
Let’s build the most competitive economy anywhere. No one knows for certain which industries will generate the jobs of the future. But we know we want them here.
(Source: obamawhitehouse)
Obamacare in action. The top chart is the uninsured rate and the bottom is the unemployed rate. They’ve both fallen, however, the sky hasn’t.
More context over at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
On the left is sample legislation written by Citibank US lobbyists and on the right is the text of the final Cromnibus legislation.
Can you spot the differences? There aren’t many.
Source: Mother Jones