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Congressional Black Caucus jobs hearings begin in Cleveland
August 8, 2011With African American unemployment at over 16 percent, the Congressional Black Caucus has launched a series of public hearings and jobs fairs across the country during the month of August.
Read moreChicago activists rally for jobs not cuts
August 5, 2011Dozens of unemployed activists and supporters rallied here at Federal Plaza August 5 urging Congress to enact a massive federal jobs program and not to cut badly needed social entitlement programs.
Read moreRight wing running scared in Wisconsin
August 5, 2011With the first big electoral test of whether organized labor can successfully push back at the polls against the radical right, it is apparent here that labor's opponents are running scared.
Read moreObama administration sues Alabama over anti-immigrant law
August 4, 2011The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit to stop Alabama's new anti-immigrant law, which officials argue conflicts with federal immigration policy.
Read moreClass war: Luxury country club demands tax cut
August 4, 2011The Highland Park Country Club is suing to have its county tax evaluation lowered from $13.7 million to last year's level of $3.7 million.
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