by Christopher W. Shaw Now more than ever the agency requires leaders who can adjust to new challenges in innovative ways while maintaining the agency's essential commitment to operating a democratic public service.
by Brett Wilkins "The only faction trying to destroy the president's agenda is the Problem Solvers Caucus. The Progressive Caucus—and the Democratic caucus—is trying to pass the president's agenda."
by Common Dreams staff "Opposing these policies doesn't make you a moderate," said Warren Gunnels. "It doesn't make you a centrist. It makes you an extremist."
by Jake Johnson "Ever notice how 'deficit hawks' vote for record-high defense spending, yet claim bills that help people and challenge lobbyists are 'too much?'" asked Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
by Kenny Stancil "Thank god," said one observer, that the Congressional Progressive Caucus is "holding the line on the original deal otherwise we'd be toast on child care, climate, housing, prescription drugs, and everything else."
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