U.S.
Gov. Brown presents new Calif. budget
May 17, 2011Calling the economy "not as good as it's been, but definitely on the mend," California Governor Jerry Brown released a revised budget proposal.
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“Tony and Janina”: Film of love, deportation to tour Michigan
May 17, 2011To give the immigration debate a "human face" is the goal of director Ruth Leitman in her new film "Tony and Janina's American Wedding."
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Chicago protesters swamp Ryan over Medicare attack
May 16, 2011CHICAGO - Hundreds of demonstrators chanting "Hands off our Medicare!" filled the block while GOP Rep. Paul Ryan was inside addressing the Economics Club, trying to sell his budget proposal.
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New Florida election rules would disenfranchise many
May 16, 2011In Florida, a state that only a few decades ago was officially segregated, some people think this possible disenfranchisement is no accident.
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Oil CEOs to Congress: Don’t blame us!
May 13, 2011As public anger over high fuel prices and record oil company profits erupted across the nation, the major oil giants told lawmakers here that it's all beyond their control.
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