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Farmers union urges senators to back public option

December 1, 2009 By Tim Wheeler

The National Farmers Union joined the fight for health reform Thanksgiving weekend with a reminder to wavering farm-belt senators.

One million new jobs possible, says economic study

December 1, 2009 By Joe Sims

Over one million new public service jobs could be created at a cost of $40 billion according to the Economic Policy Institute in a report released on Monday.

Obama administration pressures banks on housing crisis

November 30, 2009 By Joe Sims

The Obama administration announced today stepped up measures to persuade big banks to help strapped mortgage holders.

Senate begins health reform debate, women plan protest

November 30, 2009 By Tim Wheeler

As the Senate opened debate on health reform, the women's equality movement scheduled a "Day of Action" on Capitol Hill for Wednesday Dec. 2.

More troops to Afghanistan, but the public is wary

November 30, 2009 By Susan Webb

President Obama has ordered more troops to Afghanistan, but the U.S. public has very mixed feelings about the war.

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Farmers union urges senators to back public option

One million new jobs possible, says economic study

Obama administration pressures banks on housing crisis

Senate begins health reform debate, women plan protest

More troops to Afghanistan, but the public is wary