Congress
Labor, progressives warn Congress: Keep ideological agenda out of spending bills
April 28, 2016"Riders from the Republican leadership are a way to manipulate the rules in favor of the wealthy few and big corporations."
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Five top union leaders endorse Iran nuclear arms control pact
September 1, 2015"Obama promised to choose diplomacy and engagement over conflict; by working to negotiate a nuclear deal with Iran, he has helped to fulfill that pledge."
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National Park Service anniversary is bittersweet in face of growing perils
August 25, 2015The service is waiving the entrance fee this month for all 408 of its national parks, monuments, and other protected sites, including iconic landmarks like the Grand Canyon.
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Obama rolls out budget plan he says will protect workers
February 3, 2015President Obama says his proposal for the year starting October 1 would, if enacted, enhance retirement security and improve worker protections for millions of people.
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“Wicked”: Boehner invitation for Netanyahu slammed from all sides
January 27, 2015Netanyahu is once again meddling in American politics and the Republican party is siding with a foreign country over our own president.
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