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LaHood “had no idea” air traffic controllers were tired

April 19, 2011 By John Case

The problem started 30 years ago when Reagan fired the air traffic controllers who were protesting the very conditions that led to this debacle.

Protesters demand Bank of America pay taxes

April 19, 2011 By Joelle Fishman

100 protesters rallied in front of Bank of America here on Tax Day to single out that bank for enjoying huge profits while paying little or no taxes.

Congressional Black Caucus would boost social programs & revenue

April 19, 2011 By Marilyn Bechtel

Continuing a 30-year-long tradition, the Congressional Black Caucus April 14 presented its alternative budget for fiscal 2012 to the U.S. House of Representatives.

Border communities are ground zero for hunger

April 18, 2011 By David Bacon

For the people who live in boder towns, some with roots going back for generations, these tiny communities are home to growing hunger and poverty.

Groups launch effort to prevent execution of Troy Davis

April 18, 2011 By Joe Sims

Civil rights groups have launched a final effort to prevent the state of Georgia from executing death row inmate Troy Davis.