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Progressive Caucus co-chairs react to American Recovery and Reinvestment Act vote
February 14, 2009WASHINGTON — The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act passed in the House of Representatives today. This critical legislation to create and save 3.5 million American jobs will be signed into law next week.Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva...
Read moreThousands, in springtime mood, head to Capitol Hill for lobbying on foreclosures, education
February 14, 2009WASHINGTON—The temperature was 70 degrees Feb. 11 and people sprouted like daffodils on Capitol Hill. Thousands, in a springtime mood, trekked to the offices of their senators and representatives demanding action to rescue the country from...
Read moreChris Brown and Rihannas story raises teen relationship violence
February 14, 2009LOS ANGELES - When word spread that R&B sensation Chris Brown, 19, turned himself into the police after being accused of assaulting his girlfriend the reigning “Princess of Pop” Robyn Rihanna Fenty, 20, no one could...
Read moreEconomic Recovery Package to Boost Education
February 14, 2009Without massive intervention, school districts and state governments across the country will have to cut about $80 billion from education programs and lay off as many as 600,000 educational professionals to meet budget requirements, a University...
Read moreAmerican Idol boots off Joanna Pacitti
February 14, 2009Controversial 'American Idol' contestant and former child star Joanna Pacitti has been booted off the talent show, apparently due to her past in the music business.
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