U.S.
Are immigrants good for America?
December 15, 2010According to demographers, city planners and others, in order to replace an aging workforce, the U.S. desperately needs more immigrants, and they need access to quality education.
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Interfaith rally pushes public option forward in Connecticut
December 15, 2010A large interfaith rally Dec. 14 demaned implementation of a state public option that would bring residents the full benefit of national health care.
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Surprise! Republican judge rules against health care law
December 15, 2010A federal judge in Virginia ruled that one part of President Barack Obama's signature health care reform law is unconstitutional, which comes after two other federal judges ruled it was constitutional, setting up an eventual showdown...
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Tax cut deal: “A tremendous sacrifice” says Solis
December 14, 2010"Right now we've made a tremendous sacrifice," Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis said. "There's no pleasure in us giving the high income tax bracket these cuts."
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Lawmakers: Time has come to end “Don’t ask, don’t tell”
December 14, 2010Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-Pa., and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., say they plan to introduce a standalone bill in the House this week to reverse the controversial policy that bans openly gay service members.
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