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Obama administration puts a stopper on mercury pollution

January 3, 2012 By Blake Skylar

In a historic development, the Obama administration has set national health standards for mercury and other toxic air pollution, a measure that will save lives and create jobs in pollution control technology.

GOP caves, Congress passes jobless benefits extension

January 2, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

Congress finally passed a two-month extension of long-term unemployment benefits and a Social Security payroll tax cut for workers.

Wisconsin’s Walker fails to squelch free speech

December 23, 2011 By Tina Bohn

Over 200 people gathered atWisconsin's state Capitol to defy Gov. Scott Walker's restrictions to free speech and freedom to assemble.

Wind industry blows off worker safety

December 22, 2011 By Blake Skylar

The wind industry has an ongoing situation that needs to be remedied; they have fallen short on worker safety.

Florida Gov. Scott’s budget would slash Medicaid by $1.8 billion

December 22, 2011 By Joshua Leclair

Scott released his 2012-13 budget proposal, which would makes cuts to Medicaid, increases money to education, and gives more corporate hand outs to Florida businesses.