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Black lawmakers shake up finance panel vote
December 3, 2009In a dramatic display of political independence, 10 members of the Congressional Black Caucus boycotted a House Financial Services Committee vote on regulatory reform on Wednesday.
Read moreNew charges of racism in right-wing media
December 2, 2009The Washington Times recently published a racially charged full-page ad questioning President Obama's citizenship
Read moreSenate Republicans seek to stall, poison health reform
December 1, 2009The Senate opened debate on health care reform legislation Monday, but the real action may be happening behind the scenes and at the grass roots.
Read moreOne million new jobs possible, says economic study
December 1, 2009Over one million new public service jobs could be created at a cost of $40 billion according to the Economic Policy Institute in a report released on Monday.
Read moreObama administration pressures banks on housing crisis
November 30, 2009The Obama administration announced today stepped up measures to persuade big banks to help strapped mortgage holders.
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