From LA Times: As Congress returns to work this week, Republicans and President Obamaare bracing for a new round in the budget battles that have rattled Washington all year and, at their heart, pose a simple question: What kind of government do Americans want? (read the full story) We can easily answer what kind of America WE want
Attempting to cut the WIC program and overseas food programs are inexcusable and we are very glad to hear that some Republicans feel the same and are standing for what is right and ethical. We commend them for standing against the party on this one and drawing a line. Paul Broun's (left) proposed cuts resulted in a
Very good commentary by David Gergen about the GOP debate. There's a small, radical piece of America they are winning and inspiring - but the majority of moderate, thinking and compassionate people will be turned away by many of the comments and the values expressed here. If our country was truly built on Biblical values,
We know there is an unjust and immoral economic divide in the country when it comes to health care - this article makes a good case for an obvious racial divide as well. Health care is a human right! America will not be blessed as we could be until all people have opportunity for health,
It is fine by us if Obama and the Democrats give no ground, if giving ground means more breaks to the rich and more cuts to the poor. That is what Republicans are proposing, so in this case - NO compromise on core values! A Wednesday meeting between President Obama and House Republicans about the