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Immigration reform support sweeps country
January 21, 2010Immigrant workers, joined by labor, clergy and civil rights groups, launched a national campaign for immigration reform last week with over 100 vigils, rallies and press events.
Read moreMassachusetts vote shows people want results
January 20, 2010Yesterday's Senate contest in Massachusetts shows that voters are "frustrated at the lack of action coming from Washington," AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said today.
Read moreLawmakers urge U.S. action on Gaza crisis
January 14, 2010Two members of Congress are asking colleagues to sign on to a letter to President Obama urging him to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Read moreSurvey shows continued support for immigration reform
January 13, 2010If all goes as planned, Congress will try once more to deal with comprehensive immigration reform in February and March of this year.
Read moreDrop tax on health benefits, say progressives
January 6, 2010A coalition of congressional progressives, the labor movement, and health reform advocates wants to see the final bill include taxes on the wealthy instead of health insurance plans.
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