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Dems Take on Supreme Court's Giant Sell-Out of Our Democracy to Corporations

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. July 29, 2010.

The Supreme Court handed over our political system to corporate power, and now some lawmakers are fighting to get it back.

Congress Goes to Bat For Wall Street, Rejects Plan To Break up Banks

Zach Carter, AlterNet. May 7, 2010.

Last night, Congress shot down the most important Wall Street reform.

Enough With 'Bipartisan Consensus' Already -- Ignore the Republicans and Reform Wall St.

Robert Kuttner, AlterNet. April 24, 2010.

If the Senate Democratic Leadership can resist the snake oil of a bipartisan deal, the bill will probably get stronger as it works its way through Congress.

Five Ways the Wall St. Reform Bill Needs to Be Fixed

Zach Carter, AlterNet. April 22, 2010.

The Wall Street reform bill in Congress won't live up to President Obama's goals -- unless we can push them to change it.

Speculating Banks Still Rule -- Ten Ways Dems and Dodd Are Failing on Financial Reform

deleted, AlterNet. April 14, 2010.

None of this is reform. We are better off with nada than vapid promises and a false sense of security.

Will Weak Wall Street Reforms Wreck the Economy Again?

Zach Carter, The Media Consortium. March 17, 2010.

Fraud was a huge part of the financial crisis-- so why isn't the government going after the fraudsters?

In Details of Dodd's Financial Reform Bill, Some Loopholes and Unanswered Questions

Keith Epstein, Ben Protess, David Heath, The Huffington Post Investigative Fund. March 16, 2010.

Dodd's proposed overhaul of the financial system reveals loopholes, ambiguities and questions about a new consumer protection bureau, credit-rating companies and payday lenders.

Why Every Aspect of Dems' Handling of Wall St. Overhaul Seems Headed for Disaster

deleted, AlterNet. March 3, 2010.

It's not just Dodd's collapse on the Consumer Protection Agency -- it's the whole financial reform enchilada.

Dodd Headed to Treasury?

Faiz Shakir, ThinkProgress. January 6, 2010.

"Dodd's cozy relations with Countrywide and A.I.G. could subject his nomination to a messy confirmation battle."

Want to Save Our Economy from Almighty Greed? Here Are 10 Crucial Fights and Key Fighters to Watch

Zach Carter, AlterNet. November 5, 2009.

If the economic crisis taught us anything, it's that bringing to heel the whiz kids of finance is a top priority.

Making Sense of the Senate's Inside Game

Booman, Booman Tribune. August 29, 2009.

Understanding this stuff offers a window into the prospects of health reforms passing.

Voting on Stimulus Package Resumes: What to Look for as Vote Continues

Chris Bowers, Open Left. February 5, 2009.

The Republican alternative to the stimulus was handily defeated along partisan lines.

What's Next for Joe Lieberman, and Why It Matters

Jane Hamsher, Firedoglake. November 11, 2008.

Lieberman's future may be decided by secret ballot.

Republicans Want Low-Income Renters to Pay for Mortgage Bailout

Lindsay Beyerstein, Majikthise. May 19, 2008.

Reverse Robin Hood GOP wants the poor to pay for the mistakes of the rich.

Schumer: "Bush Is Herbert Hoover"

Faiz Shakir, ThinkProgress. March 17, 2008.

Bush's denials of economic truth means that "Americans are ill-prepared for hard times" ahead.

Dodd Endorses Obama

Adam Howard, AlterNet. February 26, 2008.

It's unclear what Dodd's task will be with the campaign or if he'll be hitting the last two New England states still awaiting primaries next week.

Senate Passes Bush's Massive Illegal Spying Program, Immunity for Telecoms

Scarecrow, Firedoglake. February 13, 2008.

There are nearly 20 weak Democrats who simply cannot be relied upon to stand against the Republicans when fundamental rights are at stake.

FISA: Dead Issue or Sleeping Monster?

Richard Blair, The All Spin Zone. January 30, 2008.

FISA expires this coming Friday. That means Bush has three days left to exert pressure on the GOP minority to get something passed.

Senate Showdown: Feingold Says "I Really Do Disagree" With Reid on FISA

Sam Stein, Huffington Post. January 24, 2008.

Sen. Dodd, who left the presidential campaign trail to threaten a FISA filibuster, appears ready to follow through on the filibuster inclination.

FISA Battle: Stand and Be Counted

Christy Hardin Smith, Firedoglake. January 24, 2008.

Who will stand for the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the rule of law in the Senate and be counted today?

Is John Edwards Really a Fighter? He Needs to Prove It on Telecom Immunity

Howie Klein, Down With Tyranny!. January 23, 2008.

Edwards should challenge his rivals Obama and Clinton to go back to Washington, DC and fight against retroactive immunity for the telecoms.

Chris Dodd Vows to Keep On Fighting Bush's FISA Bill

Matt Stoller, Open Left. January 4, 2008.

In the meantime, thank you to Chris Dodd for showing us what leadership looks like.

Dodd Slams Second Choice Deals in Iowa

Chris Bowers, Open Left. January 2, 2008.

For Dodd, it isn't just about influencing the policy debate, or jockeying for a high-level position in the next administration.

Momentum Builds for a Chris Dodd Run at Majority Leader

Sam Stein, Huffington Post. December 19, 2007.

After Dodd forced reconsideration of the surveillance legislation, by arguing for eight hours, he left many prominent bloggers yearning for more.

Why Did Harry Reid Pull the Telecom Bill?

Jane Hamsher, Firedoglake. December 18, 2007.

Maybe it's time for him to give up the Senate leadership to someone else. Someone like...Chris Dodd.