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Economists: “People’s Budget” is best for the people
May 3, 2011The Economic Policy Institute says the Progressive Caucus budget plan will cut the deficit better than either the Republicans' help-the-rich plan or Obama's framework.
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Anti-immigrant bill could hurt Florida tourism
May 3, 2011Criminalizing undocumented immigrants might make good politics, especially for Republicans supported by the tea party movement, but it would cripple the state's economy.
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Letterman, Seinfeld, De Niro hit Trump on racism
May 3, 2011Donald Trump's tirades have prompted sharp responses from a broad array of notable persons, including a number of media and film personalities.
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Right-wing agenda in Memphis would reverse King era gains
May 3, 2011Even in Memphis. That's how far down the chain of state and local governments the right wing war on workers has extended - and take it from one who knows, Alvin Turner.
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Memphis sanitation workers inducted into Labor Hall of Fame
May 3, 2011The sanitation workers from Memphis, whose strike for union recognition and respect on the job led Dr. King to that Tennessee city 43 years ago were inducted into the Labor Hall of Fame in Washington.
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