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GOP killing payroll tax compromise and jobless benefits

December 19, 2011 By John Wojcik

A temporary payroll tax cut compromise and extension of unemployment benefits passed by a wide margin in the Senate, but now it is expected to fail in the Republican-controlled House Monday night.

“We’re unemployed and we are united!” at Take Back the Capitol

December 19, 2011 By Joelle Fishman

Those in Congress who are arrogantly playing politics with the lives of four million workers on extended unemployment compensation will not have a quiet moment.

Congressional Progressive Caucus introduces biggest jobs bill yet

December 13, 2011 By John Wojcik

Responding to national demand for a massive jobs program, the Congressional Progressive Caucus today introduced the Restore the American Dream for the 99 Percent Act into the House of Representatives.

The jobless bring their plight to Congress

December 8, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

The nation's jobless, aided by the Communications Workers, the Service Employees and other unions, brought their plight directly to Congress this week.

Barney Frank retires, leaving a strong progressive legacy

December 6, 2011 By Dan Margolis

Liberals, 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.