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On AlterNet: the hill

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "the hill"

Will the Stimulus Actually Kick-Start a New Economy?

Will the Stimulus Actually Kick-Start a New Economy?

Sam Stein, Huffington Post AlterNet: Corporate Accountability and WorkPlace. February 5, 2009.
"It is good economic recovery. But is it enough given the depths of the negative spiral we have turned into?"

It's Time to Hit the Phones to Stop the Econopocalypse

It's Time to Hit the Phones to Stop the Econopocalypse

Ian Welsh, Firedoglake AlterNet: Corporate Accountability and WorkPlace. February 5, 2009.
I can't say that passing the stimulus bill will prevent a Depression, I can say that the more it's watered down, the more likely a Depression is.

Senators Hit CEOs Where it Hurts ... Try to Cap Bailout Pay

Senators Hit CEOs Where it Hurts ... Try to Cap Bailout Pay

Staff, Institute for Policy Studies AlterNet: PEEK. February 3, 2009.
Analysts applaud senate effort to cap cailout pay ... voice concerns over reports of weak Treasury Department rules.

Against Obama's Stimulus Because it Doesn't Go Far Enough

Against Obama's Stimulus Because it Doesn't Go Far Enough

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. January 28, 2009.
Forget the GOP ... many on the Hill say the stimulus package doesn't do enough.

Dems Float Plan to Stave Off the Econopocalypse (Full Text)

Dems Float Plan to Stave Off the Econopocalypse (Full Text)

Ryan Grim, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. January 15, 2009.
A draft summary of the stimulus plan is circulating among House Democrats on the Hill. Here is the outline of the $825 billion proposal.

Obama's Team Makes Good on Threat of Bipartisanship

Obama's Team Makes Good on Threat of Bipartisanship

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. November 21, 2008.
White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel spent a day on the Hill doing Republican outreach.

The Question Isn't Whether the Dems Will Pick up Seats ... the Question is How Many?

The Question Isn't Whether the Dems Will Pick up Seats ... the Question is How Many?

Booman, Booman Tribune AlterNet: PEEK. July 25, 2008.
The GOP's resolve is starting to crumble.