Tuesday, April 21, 2015

From the Huffington Post: The 114th Congress at 100 Days

On the heels of the previou post, there's this assessment of the current Congress. The author argues it has been very kind to wealthy contributors.

- Click here for it.

April 15 marks the 100th day of the 114th--some might call the best Koch money could buy--Congress. The first 100 days of any new Congress is a well-established timeline to evaluate its priorities, efficacy and focus. After sweeping into 2015 with overwhelming midterm election victories, and majorities in the House and Senate, Congressional Republican leadership looked poised to enact policies that best represented the interests of their constituents. But given the time they devoted to advancing policies that benefit their wealthy contributors and dark money donors, perhaps the clearest thing we know about their priorities is that donors and polluters outrank the will of the people.

For more:

- NYT: Why Congress Is Having Trouble Governing.
- Denver Post: After a few stumbles, GOP lawmakers regain footing on budget.