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Rally: Hands off big 3 – Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid (video)
July 29, 2011It was billed as a vigil, but it was clearly a thumpin' rally of 300 people saying "Hands off Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid."
Read moreObama calls for unity, immigration reform at La Raza meet
July 27, 2011President Barack Obama was welcomed by thousands attending the National Council of La Raza's annual conference, where he delivered a major speech.
Read moreGay rights are civil rights, says NAACP’s Julian Bond
July 27, 2011NAACP hosts town hall meeting on gay, lesbian and transgender issues and homophobia.
Read moreRight wing leading on social media, survey suggests
July 27, 2011John McCain said in 2008 he didn't even have email, but now Republicans might be ahead of Democrats in the race to control social media.
Read moreGOP launches “race to the bottom” for Michigan environment
July 27, 2011"Racing to the bottom on environmental protection and worker safety isn't a jobs plan for Michigan," said Mark Schauer, national co-chair of the BlueGreen Alliance Jobs 21! campaign.
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