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Former secretary of defense Robert Gates

Defense Secretary Gates: DC Discord Threatens US Security

According to former Defense Secretary Robert Gates , the greatest threat to the US is inability of political leaders to compromise for bipartisan solutions.

Political Gridlock Upsets Voters

Partisan DC Infighting Leaves Voters Bruised

The partisan gridlock that has come to define Washington has caused a disconnect with voters of both parties who say their main concern is the faltering economy.

Republican Sen. Pat Toomey

Republican Senator Pat Toomey Condemns DC Gridlock

Republican Sen. Pat Toomey on why the Toomey Manchin gun background check bill failed, and why the GOP is likely to keep blocking President Obama’s initiatives.

GOP Congress in Chaos

Congressional Republicans In Disarray

House Republicans are struggling to find internal balance, split by ideological divisions within and outside pressure from Conservative lobbying groups.

Erskine Bowles and Alan Simpson

Simpson-Bowles: Our New Federal Budget Compromise Proposal

Simpson Bowles offer a new compromise proposal for deficit reduction, comprehensive tax reform, reduction in social spending programs and additional revenue.

Fair Elections for New York State

The Low Cost of Public Financing for New York

Campaign Finance Institute research estimates that the costs of public financing of New York State elections to be $25-40 million, which is less than $2 per year per resident.

Former U.S. Ambassador Thomas Pickering

National Security Briefing with Thomas Pickering – Wednesday, May 8th

Join The Common Good for a national security and foreign affairs briefing from former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Thomas Pickering.

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor

Congressional Republicans Resist Leader Cantor’s Health Bill

Republican House Majority Leader Eric Cantor is encountering resistance within his own party from those who oppose any bills that are viewed as too centrist.

Political Corruption in NYS

Poll: New York State Citizens don’t Trust their Government

As a movement gathers to change New York State election law, one more indicator that we must clean up Albany is a poll showing 80% of New Yorkers don’t trust them.

Red State Blue State

Partisanship: In Washington DC and State-by-State

Increased partisanship and harsh political rhetoric have been blamed for DC gridlock, but demographic shifts have lead to political differences between states.

Earth Day 2013

Earth Day: Natural Resource Facts to Consider

On the first Earth Day in 1970 the earth’s population was 3.7 billion; today it is 7 billion. Our needs have doubled, as has the pressure on natural resources.

Background Checks fails in Senate

Background Check Vote: Senate Contact Information

Contact information for the 45 Senators who voted against the enhanced background checks for gun purchases Manchin-Toomey amendment that failed in the Senate.

NYS Attorney General Eric Schneiderman

NY State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman – Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 – MEMBERS ONLY

The Common Good will be joined by New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman to discuss the toughest issues facing New York State government and citizens.

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