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Stimulus passes, more work to be done, Obama says
February 15, 2009President Obama, in his weekly address to the nation, Feb. 14, celebrated a major political victory with the passage of his economic recovery package in the Senate this week. He also looked forward to putting into...
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Crew talked of ‘significant ice buildup’ before U.S. plane crash: authorities
February 15, 2009Crew members of Continental Connection Flight 3407 were talking about 'significant ice buildup' shortly before the plane dived into a one-home house, killing all 49 aboard and 1 man in the house on Thursday, authorities said...
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Unthinkable! GOP budget cuts endanger lives, leaders charge
February 14, 2009As California’s budget debacle enters its fourth month, labor and environmental organizations are stepping up their fightback against the Republican drive to gut vital labor and environmental protections. In a Feb. 4 telephone press conference, state...
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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...
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Thousands, 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...
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