Congress
Barney Frank retires, leaving a strong progressive legacy
December 6, 2011Liberals, labor and progressives mourned while Wall Street breathed a sigh of relief when Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., announced his retirement Nov. 28 after 30 years in office.
Read moreJobless rate drops to 8.6% because 315,000 drop out altogether
December 2, 2011This morning's government report was full of unsettling statistics.
Read moreAct now to stop Senate approved bill allowing indefinite detention of citizens
December 1, 2011On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate approved wording in the National Defense Authorization Bill, which should anger all Americans.
Read moreDon’t be cruel: Extend lifeline for millions now!
November 29, 2011Two million desperate job hunters will, on Jan 1, 2012, lose the only lifeline that keeps them and their families surviving.
Read moreOccupy Congress to feature tent city of the unemployed in D.C.
November 22, 2011Starting Dec. 6, lawmakers in Washington will have to confront, face to face, the people left jobless by the Great Recession.
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