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By Cliff Montgomery – Feb. 14th, 2009 Congressional negotiators announced a stimulus deal on Wednesday which forged a somewhat slimmer $787 billion economic plan than what President Barack Obama had…

By Cliff Montgomery – Feb. 7th, 2009Every two years, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) releases an updated list of federaloperations, programs and policies that either are “high risks” for…

By Cliff Montgomery – Feb. 2nd, 2009President Barack Obama may have banned earmarks in his $825 billion economic stimulus package, butlobbyists, lawmakers and interest groups will still be allowed to…

Our federal deficit problem “is overwhelmingly the result of other factors,’ declares think-tank.By Cliff Montgomery – Jan. 29th, 2009President Obama’s $825 billion economic stimulus package is a much-needed boost that…

By Cliff Montgomery – Jan. 26th, 2009A January 2009 Government Accountability Office (GAO) study reveals that the Veterans Affairs Office isfailing to provide Congress and the American people with adequate…

By Cliff Montgomery – Jan. 24th, 2009Let’s face it: The chief reason Barack Obama now sits in the White House is that he definitely is not George W. Bush.The first…

By Cliff Montgomery – Jan. 20th, 2009A number of vans parked at the Capitol were scheduled to shuttle a few select aides to the White House themoment Barack Obama was…

By Cliff Montgomery – Jan. 19th, 2009This day both commemorates the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and is the eve of the inauguration for America’s first black president,…

By Cliff Montgomery – Jan. 15th, 2009Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) on December 10th sent an impassioned letter to President-elect BarackObama, which prompted the incoming Administration to “restore the rule of…

By Cliff Montgomery – Jan. 9th, 2009The leader of a congressional committee watching over America’s $700 billion financial bailout plan has toldreporters she is “shocked” that government officials can’t determine…

By Cliff Montgomery – Jan. 4th, 2009President-elect Barack Obama is speaking with Congressional Democrats about making a significantexpansion of unemployment benefits and federally-assisted health care insurance part of an ambitioustwo-year…

Ethanol sells for around 63 cents per liter in Brazil, compared to about $1.07 for one liter of gasoline. Cheaper Ethanol Now Out-Sells Gasoline In BrazilBy Cliff Montgomery – Dec.…

A top journalist has written a fascinating study of Dick Cheney’s involvement in the conquest of Executive Branch power. Cheney Behind Warrantless Wiretapping Rationale, Reveals StudyBy Cliff Montgomery – Dec.…

The U.S. government cares little about spending restraints and accountability as it bails out America’s banking and financialbig shots. Financial Bailout Program Lacks Rules And AccountabilityBy Cliff Montgomery – Dec.…

This anger probably has a lot to do with which political party gets more financial support from the auto unions. Why Are Republicans Against The Automaker Bailout Plan?By Cliff Montgomery…

The workers and their act of protest has struck a chord with an American populace facing unemployment during this economic meltdown. Chicago Workers’ Takeover Becomes National SymbolBy Cliff Montgomery -…

One Congressional report provides an excellent primer for non-specialists who wish to know precisely what factors have created the current economic meltdown. A Clear-Cut Explanation For Global Financial MessBy Cliff…

A GAO audit discovered that Labor officials employed imaginary budget projections to falsely inflate ‘savings report’ numbers. Bush Lied To Congress About Outsourcing BenefitsBy Cliff Montgomery – Nov. 26th, 2008George…

Bush’s caution in granting pardons is primarily due to his proven incompetence on the subject. Bush Has Had Trouble With Past PardonsBy Cliff Montgomery – Nov. 25th, 2008George W. Bush…

President-elect Obama on Monday will declare New York Fed President Tim Geithner to be his U.S. Treasury Secretary nominee. Who Is Tim Geithner, Obama’s Treasury Secretary Pick?By Cliff Montgomery -…

Two of the three oversight bodies initiated by the bailout plan do not yet exist, even though nearly $300 billion already has been pledged. Bank Bailout Oversight A ‘Mess’, Says…

Wall Street’s greatest firms often were the biggest donors to the presidential campaigns of Barack Obama and John McCain, reveal federal records. Wall Street Funneled Millions To Obama, McCain CampaignsBy…

Knowing how and why the current GOP economic plan has not worked for most Americans is immensely important. How GOP Economic ‘Expansion’ Failed UsBy Cliff Montgomery – Nov. 3rd, 2008An…