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Senate filibuster deal a capitulation, says Common Cause
January 24, 2013Today's announced "compromise" on Senate filibuster reform is in fact a capitulation by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
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Today in Labor History: Paul Robeson dies
January 23, 2013On January 23, 1976, noted singer and actor Paul Robeson died in Philadelphia. Robeson was also a legendary civil rights and peace leader and athlete.
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GOP, despite debt ceiling deal, avoids real issues
January 23, 2013House Republicans have not changed their ransom demands. They've simply chosen a different hostage. For now.
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Obama charts progressive course for America
January 22, 2013Looking out at a sea of humanity, Obama delivered what is widely being described as a progressive call to action based on the theme that the nation is stronger when people act together.
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Senate inundated with demands to end “silent” filibuster
January 18, 2013Senate offices are getting buried under tens of thousands of letters and a huge coalition has managed to spur one million calls into the Capitol.
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