OVER THE PORK BARREL: Fiscal Cliff Deal Infused with Pet Projects

During the mad dash to pass the fiscal cliff deal, clever legislators found time to insert pet projects into the already-bloated deal.  On top of the $4 trillion this deal adds to the deficit, here are a few goodies for pet industries: Hollywood: Under this deal,...

CO WHO? Bennet Votes with Constituents, Udall Votes with Party

Last night, as legislators voted on the fiscal cliff deal, a curious thing happened. Colorado’s Democratic U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and Mark Udall voted opposite each other.  Bennet was one of just eight senators who voted “no” to the deal, while...