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Stockton becomes largest bankrupt city in U.S.
June 29, 2012The June 28 filing came after months of talks with creditors failed to resolve a $26 million gap in the city's budget for the coming fiscal year.
Read moreCourt tosses Montana ban on Super PACs, CWA vows to fight
June 29, 2012The top union proponents of constitutional limits on corporate spending in politics, vowed to step up that drive.
Read moreToday in history: Birthday of Julia Lathrop
June 29, 2012Today in history: Birthday of Julia Lathrop, social reformer in the area of education, social policy, and children's welfare.
Read moreThe contemptible Messrs. Issa and Boehner
June 28, 2012Congress' vote to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt is contemptible.
Read moreMore big cuts in Calif. budget
June 28, 2012After months of negotiation, California Governor Jerry Brown June 27 signed overall legislation for a general fund totaling $95.1 billion.
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