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Unions applaud Senate vote for middle class tax cut

July 26, 2012 By John Wojcik

In a party-line vote of 51-48, the Senate yesterday passed a middle-class tax cut, keeping present tax reductions for individuals.

U.S. Senator: Right wing out to gut Constitution

July 25, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

The right wing of U.S. politics is not just attacking unions and workers' rights but the very foundation of our system of government, says Sen. Tom Harkin.

Memorial honors fallen immigrants

July 25, 2012

The statue is intended as a remembrance to all those who perished attempting to cross the Mexico-U.S. border.

Florida voters support immigration reform

July 24, 2012 By Dan Margolis

A recent poll offering a snapshot of Florida voters found that they back the President's decision to end deportations of DREAM Act-eligible youth. They also support some broader, more sweeping reform.

Demonstrations mark third year of no minimum wage hike

July 24, 2012 By John Wojcik

Workers are rallying, picketing and marching all over the country today, the day that marks three years since there has been no increase in the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.