#partisan gridlock

[michigan-author-paul-austin]

Michigan GOP Walkout - Roads, Tips, and Sick Leave - What Lansing Won’t Solve

Michigan Republicans walked out of a legislative session, protesting Democrats' focus on controversial policies. The move leaves key issues like tipped wages unresolved.

Political tensions rise in Lansing as GOP members stage a walkout, accusing Democrats of failing to prioritize critical issues for Michigan residents. GOP Walkout Stalls Legislative Session Amid Policy Disputes LANSING, MI—Michigan Republicans, led by State Rep. Matt Hall, staged a dramatic walkout during a legislative session earlier this week, accusing Democrats of sidelining urgent issues…

Michigan GOP Walkout - Roads, Tips, and Sick Leave - What Lansing Won’t Solve

[newsdock]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Frustrated by years of partisan gridlock, President Barack Obama is moving to flex his presidential powers during his sixth year in office. He's starting by using Tuesday night's State of the Union address to announce executive actions to raise the minimum wage for new federal contracts, help the long-term unemployed find work and expand job-training programs. Source: Associated Press [view]

[greatertalent]

Harold Ford, Jr. has years of insight into the legislative process, so when he stopped by GTN last week we had to ask him: "What is the way out of partisan gridlock?"

Watch here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lop7aAy9lBU&feature=youtu.be

[ivnetwork-blog]

Partisan gridlock happens because Congress manages too many aspects of our lives. Americans will never agree on everything, but they don’t have to unless their decisions are centralized and made for everybody by one group.

Tisha Casida, Independent candidate in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District