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House Republicans charge ahead with agenda

January 11, 2011 By Tim Wheeler

House Speaker, John Boehner, Ohio Republican, bowed to public outrage at the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, Arizona Democrat, postponing for a week a vote to repeal the health care reform act she had voted for....

Sheriff, labor leaders: Right-wing extremism spurs violence

January 11, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

The unprecedented vilification of the nation's first African American president on national airwaves contributed to the hateful atmosphere.

Tucson to counter hatemongers

January 11, 2011 By Alexander Monarrez Maldonado

The people of Tucson are mobilizing to ensure those slain in the Jan. 8 shooting receive adequate respect.

Student activist helped save Gabrielle Giffords’ life

January 11, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

A college student activist/hero is credited with saving the life of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.

Maryland faces $1.2 billion in new cuts

January 10, 2011 By Vivian Weinstein

While taxes on the rich are set to expire, increased taxes on gas and alcohol, which would disproportionately affect working people, are under consideration.