U.S.
Turnout is key to victory in targeted House races
October 8, 2010For Republicans to win a majority in the House of Representatives, they need to sweep hotly contested swing district races in several states including Illinois.
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City budget creates problems with community services
October 8, 2010An alliance including the Sierra Club plans to fight Los Angeles' new city budget plan because services now provided by the city's Recreation and Parks department would not be provided for under the new agreements. The...
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One Nation boosts progressive links in Texas
October 8, 2010Several North Texas progressive organizations converged to increase their connections during the lead-up to October 2.
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In tea party town would fire fighters watch as houses burn?
October 7, 2010Last week the nation saw a preview of life in an America as envisioned by ultra-right tea party types - a country where everything will be "privatized," more frightening than anything the cinema has to offer.
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Golden State hanging on by its fingernails
October 7, 2010California’s budget may be about to stagger over the finish line, nearly 100 days late - but it won't be pretty.
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