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Jobs report indicates “more work” needed

March 14, 2013 By Art Perlo

Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics issued its employment report for February. The 236,000 new jobs might have been "better than expected," but are still inadequate.

Emergency manager not necessary, Detroit officials argue

March 13, 2013 By John Rummel

David Whitaker, Detroit City Council's research and analysis director, said an Emergency Manager is "beyond anti-democratic."

Demonstrators tell Wall Street: Pay your taxes

February 21, 2013 By John Rummel

"The one percent is getting wealthier; the 99 is not. We need jobs, not cuts to social services and Medicare."

Gov’t. workers: Cuts would trigger new recession

February 15, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

Automatic budget cuts would have a devastating impact on vital services all over the country.

Obama expected to oppose forced cuts in State of Union

February 12, 2013 By John Wojcik

President Obama is expected to make a case against the budget-slashing sequester scheduled for March 1.