U.S. lawmakers return this week from their holiday recess to perform what has become an annual ritual: pretending to decide whether to extend dozens of temporary tax breaks.
Private Prisons in Oklahoma: Legalized Bribery?
The industry making the most sizable donations to politicians in the state of Oklahoma is the private prison industry, including companies like Corrections Corporation of America and the Geo Group.
Koch Bros Behind Solar Power Fines
CLICK HERE to watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3SDcOZLksk “According to the American Legislative Exchange Council, a conservative network better known as ALEC, our solar panels make us “free riders.” What? Yes, according to ALEC, an organization that specializes in getting the right-wing agenda written into state laws, people like me who invest in energy-efficiency and shrinking our carbon footprints ought to be penalized. …
How To Tell Political Hacks From Real Progressives & Conservatives
Join the fight against money in politics: http://www.wolf-pac.com Support the cause: http://www.wolf-pac.com/wolf_pac_membership_recurring_payment What’s happening in Idaho and Kentucky with regard to fighting the corrupting influence (on both Republicans and Democrats) of money in politics? The Young Turks host Cenk Uygur breaks it down. Let’s Build It Together! Join us for the next exciting chapter of TYT and build our …