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Seeking time to plan for son, Army mother is arrested

November 16, 2009 By Marilyn Bechtel

For now, U.S. Army Specialist Alexis Hutchinson has not been forced to deploy to Afghanistan, leaving her 11-month-old son, Kamani, in foster care.

Health care vigil calls on Lieberman’s conscience

November 16, 2009 By Tom Connolly

Over 500 Connecticut supporters of health care with a strong public option gathered in front of Sen. Joseph Lieberman's home for an interfaith prayer vigil Sunday.

Texans say health care can’t wait!

November 16, 2009

The Texas AFL-CIO initiated a statewide rally for health care reform at the state capitol for November 14.

Republicans try to block Senate health care debate

November 16, 2009 By Susan Webb

Health care advocates say the priority now is pressing senators to stand up to the insurance industry's stalling tactic.

ACORN sues U.S. gov’t over ban on funds

November 14, 2009 By Marilyn Bechtel

"The problem for us is, this month it's ACORN, next month it's the NAACP, the month after that it's the ACLU," civil liberties attorney Bill Quigley said, explaining why the Center for Constituional Rights has filed...