- The War on Joy, Pt. II | Pandagon – Amanda Marcotte
- If people really are feeling oppressed by the liberal system of everyone just trying to figure out what works for them on an individual basis, why not give them the option of opting out?
- Once Again, Ohio GOPers Punishing Their Own Over Support For Unions | TPMDC
- For the second time in the Republican-led Ohio government's push to alter the way it interacts with state workers, a prominent Republican legislator has been stripped of a committee chairmanship in the midst of debate over legislation that unions oppose.
- Heritage Foundation Removes Unemployment Data From Budget Study | TPMDC
- Apparently, the Heritage Foundation isn't comfortable being the butt of economists' jokes after boldly predicting a 2.8% unemployment rate in 2021 if the House GOP Budget is enacted. The think tank has removed the number from its study posted online.
- Why A Government Shutdown Might Still Happen Even If They Strike A Deal | TPMDC
- "In the House we have a three-day layover policy so people can read the bill," [Boehner] said. "Secondly I think it's pretty clear to most of you that once there is an agreement it's going to take two or three days to actually put it all together."
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