Congress

Massachusetts vote shows people want results

January 20, 2010 By John Wojcik

Yesterday'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.

Lawmakers urge U.S. action on Gaza crisis

January 14, 2010 By Susan Webb

Two members of Congress are asking colleagues to sign on to a letter to President Obama urging him to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Survey shows continued support for immigration reform

January 13, 2010 By Emile Schepers

If all goes as planned, Congress will try once more to deal with comprehensive immigration reform in February and March of this year.

Drop tax on health benefits, say progressives

January 6, 2010 By Joel Wendland-Liu

A 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.

Feds, civil rights groups gear up for 2010 Census

January 5, 2010

The Obama administration launched an unprecedented $340 million promotional blitz for the 2010 Census on Monday with the debut of the Census Portrait of America Road Tour.