Friday, July 1, 2011
Recess Canceled; Senate To Work Next Week On Debt
The Senate canceled its planned July Fourth recess on Thursday, but partisan divisions remained razor sharp as the clock ticked on efforts to strike a deal to avoid a government default and trim huge federal deficits.
Foreign Policy: Greece Vote Soothes, Doesn't Heal
Protests continue in Greece even after Wednesday's austerity vote by the Greek parliament. David Rothkopf of Foreign Policy highlights what the vote will and won't accomplish and the list is mostly the latter.
Minn. Government Shuts Down As Budget Talks Fail
Minnesota state government has shut down for the second time in six years after political leaders couldn't agree on how to solve a $5 billion budget deficit.
Cory Maye Will Soon Be Free (Theagitator.com)
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The Nation: You Swipe Card, Banks Swipe Cash
The Federal Reserve made a last minute decision Wednesday to raise the proposed cap on bank fees for using a credit or debit card to make retail purchases. George Zornick of The Nation sees this as another way that Wall Street has power in Washington.
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