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Obama, senators push for health care vote
December 16, 2009Despite anger over Sen. Joe Lieberman's sabotage of a public option, Senate Democrats are pushing hard for a floor vote on health care reform.
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Student wins deportation battle
December 16, 2009Like thousands of undocumented youth living in the U.S., Rigoberto Padilla has led a normal life. He graduated from high school, enrolled in college, and joined the honor society.
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House to pass jobs bill
December 16, 2009While AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, in a live webcast yesterday, answered questions about the jobs crisis from workers all over the country, Democratic leaders announced a jobs bill.
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Rally rejects Governor Rell’s budget cuts
December 16, 2009Hundreds rallied on Tuesday at the state capitol to angrily protest Gov. Rell's latest proposed budget cuts.
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Houston elects first openly gay mayor
December 16, 2009The election of Annise Parker to the office of Houston mayor is a major accomplishment for progressive forces in Houston and around the country.
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