U.S.
Californians fight back vs. budget cuts
January 23, 2010Californians in the crosshairs of Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's latest budget proposals have launched a statewide movement to save and improve their state's safety net.
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Star-studded telethon aims to raise millions for Haiti
January 22, 2010"Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief" will appear on more than 25 networks tonight at 8 p.m. ET.
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Supreme Court goes for ‘One dollar, one vote’
January 22, 2010The court's ruling allows corporations to spend unlimited amounts to support or oppose political candidates, leaving unions in the dust.
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Deficit commission slammed as ‘reckless’ attack on Social Security, Medicare
January 22, 2010The "deficit commission" would "undemocratically subvert the normal legislative process and recklessly target Social Security and Medicare," a Campaign for America's Future leader warned.
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Black lawmakers and EPA launch environmental justice tour
January 22, 2010The Environmental Protection Agency/Congressional Black Caucus tour kicks off in Mississippi, aiming to "highlight environmental justice challenges faced by Americans in all communities."
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