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Missouri coalition aims to put minimum wage increase on Nov. ballot

January 6, 2012 By Tony Pecinovsky

Missouri's minimum wage workers could be getting a $1 an hour raise next year - currently, Missouri's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour.

Obama bulldozes GOP wall of obstruction

January 5, 2012 By Rick Nagin

The president said he was forced to make the appointment now, during the current Congressional recess, if the consumer protection agency was to function.

Nebraska Farmers Union teams up with Humane Society

January 5, 2012 By Blake Skylar

The new partnership will boost family farms in Nebraska and ensure that measures are taken to humanely raise meat and other animal products.

White House announces youth summer jobs program

January 5, 2012 By Joe Sims

With nearly half of all young people between the ages of 16 and 24 unemployed, the White House today announced the $1.5 billion initiative.

Movement to end corporate personhood grows

January 4, 2012 By Joe Sims

Overturning corporate personhood is a key legislative goal of Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders.