Congress

Don’t be cruel: Extend lifeline for millions now!

November 29, 2011 By PW Editorial Board

Two million desperate job hunters will, on Jan 1, 2012, lose the only lifeline that keeps them and their families surviving.

Occupy Congress to feature tent city of the unemployed in D.C.

November 22, 2011 By John Wojcik

Starting Dec. 6, lawmakers in Washington will have to confront, face to face, the people left jobless by the Great Recession.

Congress super committee yields no deal

November 21, 2011 By John Wojcik

Republicans on the committee favor closing the deficits entirely by cutting spending, including Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.

White House holds first policy conference on African Americans

November 16, 2011 By Joe Sims

A recent White House conference on African American policy trumpeted the Obama administration's achievement in promoting programs beneficial to the black community.

Republicans see assaulting workers as more important than creating jobs

November 7, 2011 By Blake Skylar

Just days before Election Day, 2011, a national group devoted to workers rights has issued a scathing report about Republican intentions toward workers.