Congress
Deficit commission slammed as ‘reckless’ attack on Social Security, Medicare
January 22, 2010The "deficit commission" would "undemocratically subvert the normal legislative process and recklessly target Social Security and Medicare," a Campaign for America's Future leader warned.
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Mass. vote shouldn’t dampen immigration reform prospects, leaders say
January 21, 2010National Latino civil rights advocates, labor leaders and immigrant rights supporters say comprehensive immigration reform remains a bipartisan effort despite Tuesday's election results.
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Labor movement pressing for action on health reform
January 21, 2010Some in Congress are vacillating after the Massachusetts vote, but labor leaders see a clear and rapid path forward to enacting health reform.
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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.
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Massachusetts 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.
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