Banks
Spending just got even easier
December 21, 2011The cashless society is almost at hand, some claim.
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No cheering for fiscal treaty in the streets of Europe
December 12, 2011Cutbacks and layoffs have touched off huge street protests, general strikes, and the collapse of governments.
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GOP blocks consumer head in attempt to kill new board
December 8, 2011"Let's be clear - this isn't about the overwhelmingly qualified Richard Cordray, this is about the Republicans doing the banks bidding by standing with them against the 99 percent."
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Occupy Our Homes shakes up mortgage giants
December 6, 2011In 20 cities across America today hundreds of protesters disrupted foreclosure auctions, squatted in foreclosed homes and staged dramatic public showdowns against big banks and housing giants
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General strike shuts down Portugal
November 28, 2011A general strike called by Portuguese unions against austerity measures imposed by international finance capital practically shut down Portugal last Thursday.
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