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Jobless rate declared dire emergency

January 26, 2010 By Tim Wheeler

WASHINGTON—Lawrence Mishel, president of the Economic Policy Institute told a Senate hearing Jan. 21 that unemployment is a "dire emergency" that requires federal action "on a scale that can make a difference."

‘Tax the rich’ gaining support

January 26, 2010 By Susan Webb

Seventy-three percent of Americans, including a majority of Republicans, like the idea of taxing those fat Wall Street bonuses.

Finding that work-family balance

January 26, 2010 By Teresa Albano

I’m always a sucker for certain headlines at the grocery store check out line.

Obama deficit control plan draws fire

January 26, 2010 By John Wojcik

President Obama's plan to announce a spending freeze for some domestic programs during his State of the Union address tomorrow is drawing fire.

The Communist Party and the press: A glimpse at nine decades

January 26, 2010 By Tony Pecinovsky

Over 90 years, the Communist Party USA has been a pioneer in using reporting and media to get its message out and build mass movements.