Ahead of State of the Union Address, Oxfam Illuminates Income Inequality
Coupled with climate change, extremes in income inequality threaten global stability.
Senate Keystone Debate Begins With Lots of Amendments
Amendments even include a national Renewable Portfolio Standard.
Sneaky Bills Set Tone For New Congress
Bills include attacks on regulation, Wall St reform, social security, and even how the Congressional Budget Office evaluates proposed legislation.
The Big Ideas Project: What Are Yours?
End oil industry tax breaks has so far gotten the most votes.
President Obama Will Veto Keystone!!
The President finally said he will veto the legislation, currently sailing through Congress.
Keystone Vote This Week, And GOP's Anti-Environment Agenda
Republicans are primed for action!
EPA Issues Disappointing Coal Ash Regulations
Even after the devasting coal ash spills, EPA's regulations depend on industry monitoring!
Cromnibus: The Formula for Trans-Pacific Partnership Deal
The formula that got the Cromnibus passed will be used to Fast-Track the TPP agreement next year.
Detail on Cromnibus: What's In It For Us?
Major cuts to renewable energy, efficiency and organic programs were held back, but the EPA took another slide downward.
Defense Budget Passes With 750,000 Acres of Protected Lands
Lots of acreage protected, but also giveaways such as streamlined permits for fracking on public land.