Budget
Florida Gov. Scott’s budget would slash Medicaid by $1.8 billion
December 22, 2011Scott released his 2012-13 budget proposal, which would makes cuts to Medicaid, increases money to education, and gives more corporate hand outs to Florida businesses.
Read moreGOP makes new round of shutdown threats
December 15, 2011The administration wants passage of a short-term budget measure to allow for more time for negotiations on the budget bill and the payroll tax cut for workers.
Read moreTrumka, Weingarten blame GOP for “super committee” failure
November 23, 2011AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka and AFT President Randi Weingarten, blamed the flop on GOP refusal to abandon tax cuts for the rich.
Read morePostal unions blast two “rescue” bills
November 18, 2011Postal workers are blasting both Postal Service "rescue" bills as deeply flawed legislation that would come close to killing the Postal Service.
Read moreWorkers taking “extraordinary measures” to save Postal Service
November 9, 2011The National Association of Letter Carriers has revved up its campaign to save America's postal service.
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