Alec Hamilton appears in the following:
J Street and the New Zionism
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Murdoch Donated to Weiner, Schumer and a Host of Congressional Republicans
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Rupert Murdoch clearly has had tremendous political influence in Europe, but here in the United States politicians have not been immune to his power either.
Housing Numbers and the Debt Ceiling
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Did It Work? Dodd-Frank
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Around the World with Hillary Clinton
Monday, July 18, 2011
Warren Out as Head of Consumer Financial Protection Agency
Monday, July 18, 2011
Prisoner Census Data Likely to Shake Up Redistricting Efforts
Monday, July 18, 2011
Newly released Census data makes it possible for New York's prisoners to be counted at their home address rather than their jail cell. But internal divisions in the state redistricting committee and a lingering lawsuit leave the reapportionment process in doubt.
Why the 2012 Farm Bill Matters
Friday, July 15, 2011
Jesus Gonzalez vs the Machine: Can a Special Election Vault Young Dem Past Political Dynasties?
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Building A Case Against Murdoch
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Debt Ceiling 101: Explainers, Analysis, and Commentary
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
The debt ceiling! We've all heard about. Many of us have spoken about it. But what the heck is it? Why does it matter? What can be done about it?
It's A Free Country has all the answers:
Representative Nan Hayworth on the Debt Ceiling
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Queens Democratic Party Boss Crowley Says Primary Residence Is Not D.C.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Queens Democratic party leader Congressman Joe Crowley flatly denied a report that his primary residence is in a Washington, D.C., suburb and not in his home district.
Candidate Selected to Run for Weiner's Seat Says He's Not a 'Placeholder'
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Democratic Assemblyman David Weprin said he wasn't chosen to be a placeholder when he was selected by Democrats to run for the seat left vacant by disgraced former Rep. Anthony Weiner, a position that may face elimination under redistricting.
Administrative Hiccup Delays Newark Budget
Thursday, July 07, 2011
Newark Mayor Cory Booker did not submit a 2011 city budget to the Municipal Council as planned on Thursday because of an administrative hiccup, according to Newark City business administrator Julien Neals.
David Weprin Nominated to Fill Weiner's Seat
Thursday, July 07, 2011
Democratic leaders from Queens and Brooklyn named their nominee for the 9th Congressional District seat today, picking Assemblyman David Weprin to run against the Republican nominee in the September 13th special election to replace former Representative Anthony Weiner. While the nomination is not yet official, a party official confirmed that Weprin will be the nominee.
Meet the IMF's New Leader: Dominique Lagarde
Thursday, July 07, 2011
Explainer: Does the 14th Amendment Say the Debt Ceiling is Unconstitutional?
Thursday, July 07, 2011
As the fight over the debt limit rages on in DC, some have been questioning whether the whole concept of a debt limit might not be unconstitutional. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner has implied that President Obama might be able to push through an extension of the debt ceiling based on an interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment.
Now Hiring: Congressional Candidate
Wednesday, July 06, 2011
The special election to fill the seat left vacant by the resignation of Anthony Weiner in the 9th District has been set by Governor Andrew Cuomo for September 13. While local party bosses mull their options for candidates, the deadline for their nominations is nearly here.
In accordance with special election rules, it will be the local party bosses who nominate the candidates for the seat. Queens Republican Party Chairman Phil Ragusa says the candidate each party is backing must be chosen by July 11. That is the date by which the party has to submit paperwork to the Board of Elections, declaring that their party has decided to nominate the candidate.
Bloomberg Backs DA's Decision to Bring Charges Against Strauss-Kahn
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
Mayor Michael Bloomberg defended the Manhattan District Attorney's decision to bring charges against former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss Kahn — even though the credibility of the woman who accused him of attempted rape has now been called into question.