U.S.
Immigration raises wages of U.S.-born workers, study shows
February 10, 2010A new study by the Economic Policy Institute takes on the idea that immigration is causing a drop in wages of U.S.-born workers.
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It’s an unemployment crisis, not a deficit crisis
February 10, 2010Extension of jobless benefits is delayed again in the Senate, while conservatives push spending freezes and tax breaks for the rich.
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Saints win seen as symbol of hope for New Orleans
February 9, 2010For New Orleans Saints fans and city residents , becoming Super Bowl champs is more than just about football. It's about surviving and endurance.
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Top state lawyers press Senate to OK consumer protection agency
February 9, 2010Attorneys general from four states called on the Senate to take the side of the people not the banks by approving a bill to create a strong Consumer Financial Protection Agency.
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ACLU challenges disfranchisement
February 9, 2010The American Civil Liberties Uunion has filed a federal lawsuit in South Dakota on behalf of Native American voters who were denied the right to vote in 2008.
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