Budget
Obama budget draws praise, some complaints, from labor leaders
February 14, 2012The president's budget will be ignored in the GOP-run House, where Budget Committee Chairm Paul Ryan, R-Wis., intends to draft a proposal, which is expected to push killing of Medicare as we know it.
Read moreNational Underground Railroad Freedom Center may close doors
February 6, 2012The Freedom Center may have to close its doors due to a lack of funding.
Read moreTulsa announces more cuts in minority areas
February 1, 2012Objections were raised to the city's failure to consult with the taxpaying voters in the affected community before making such important decisions.
Read moreAwake the State rally rocks Orlando
January 11, 2012Republican lawmakers and Republican Gov. Rick Scott are expected to push for deep cuts, including in Medicaid and unemployment benefits.
Read moreCalifornia governor proposes more cuts
January 6, 2012Jerry Brown released his budget proposals, including slashes to already devastated human needs spending and a projection of new revenues from sales taxes and taxes for millionaires.
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