THIS WEEK’S BIG FIVE 12/21/09

A Dangerous Dysfunction
Krugman talks about the history of the filibuster and why reforming senate procedure may be necessary.

Five cost controls in the Senate health-care bill
Klein explains how the Health Insurance Reform bill int he senate will make healthcare more affordable in the future.

Ezra Klein responds to Jane Hamsher’s “10 reasons to kill the bill”
Klein takes on critics of the Health Insurance Reform bill in the senate.

Fed’s approach to regulation left banks exposed to crisis
A detailed history of how we got to into the recession as well as a strong case for financial reform.

Arizona’s Budget Crisis in a Nutshell
Learn why Arizona is in trouble with it’s budget and how the Republican legislature is failing to address the problem.