1 big thing: Kudlow and the Fed (Axios, March 29, 2019)

The Federal Reserve System consists of 12 independent regional banks and a central bank in Washington established by Congress in 1913. They are an odd public/private institution-- independent but subject to congressional oversight. The Fed, as it is called, is ruled by a Board Governors headed by the Chair of the Federal Reserve, currently Jerome … Continue reading 1 big thing: Kudlow and the Fed (Axios, March 29, 2019) →

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This blog is not affiliated with Axios. I have chosen Axios as the primary news source for the blog because it's philosophy of smart brevity" is such a good match for the style of AmGov, my textbook with CQPress that is short and to the point, fueled by the power of brevity. I will also … Continue reading Note →

The Trump administration’s ACA strike-down stance raises the stakes (Axios, March 26, 2019)

It's baaaack. The battle over Obamacare in the news again. It's been a while, so here's a crash course to refresh your memories. Or to fill you in, in case, you know, you were only 8 when the whole thing started. 🙂 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (aka ObamaCare) has had a checkered … Continue reading The Trump administration’s ACA strike-down stance raises the stakes (Axios, March 26, 2019) →

1 big thing: Trump claims vindication, eyes vengeance (Axios, March 25, 2019)

What do we know and when did we know it? After two long years, the Mueller investigation is over. The previous posts you read gave you the background to the Mueller investigation and told you that the report was now in the hands of the Department of Justice, headed by the Attorney General. The report … Continue reading 1 big thing: Trump claims vindication, eyes vengeance (Axios, March 25, 2019) →

2 Big Stories March 23, 2019

1 big thing: The politics of "collusion delusion" (Axios, Saturday, 3/23) What’s all this I hear about the Mueller investigation? Robert Mueller, Director of the FBI from 2001-2013, was appointed by Rod Rosenstein, Deputy Attorney General for the United States Department of Justice, as Special Prosecutor to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 US election. … Continue reading 2 Big Stories March 23, 2019 →

2. Wisconsin swing voters know AOC better than most 2020 Dems (Axios, March 21, 2019)

The invisible primary for the Democratic nomination for president is becoming visible. Having assessed their chances, candidates are either dropping out or declaring that they are in. Unfortunately for the wide filed, there are so many of them that few are getting media attention. Media savvy newcomers like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are making themselves much … Continue reading 2. Wisconsin swing voters know AOC better than most 2020 Dems (Axios, March 21, 2019) →