U.S.
Michigan’s new budget increases pain and misery
June 6, 2011Republicans claim the budget, which awaits the governor's signature, is groundbreaking. Backbreaking would be more apt.
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GOP’s privatization of Social Security would hurt veterans
June 6, 2011Almost 800,000 veterans receive Social Security disability benefits, with an additional 2 million or more spouses and children eligible as well.
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GOP panel cuts 43 education programs
June 6, 2011The GOP-run House Education and the Workforce Committee voted 23-16 on party lines May 25 to eliminate 43 elementary and secondary education programs.
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Illinois coalition celebrates 25 years of immigrant justice
June 3, 2011Hundreds commemorated the 25th anniversary of the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights.
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Vermont makes move toward single-payer health care
June 3, 2011Vermont has taken the first step towards creating a statewide single-payer government-run health care system.
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