Congress
Senate Republicans seek to stall, poison health reform
December 1, 2009The Senate opened debate on health care reform legislation Monday, but the real action may be happening behind the scenes and at the grass roots.
Read moreSenate begins health reform debate, women plan protest
November 30, 2009As the Senate opened debate on health reform, the women's equality movement scheduled a "Day of Action" on Capitol Hill for Wednesday Dec. 2.
Read moreMore troops to Afghanistan, but the public is wary
November 30, 2009President Obama has ordered more troops to Afghanistan, but the U.S. public has very mixed feelings about the war.
Read moreRep. Barbara Lee: Exit Afghanistan, boost security at home
November 24, 2009Sending more troops to Afghanistan will inflame the insurgency, won't advance U.S. security, and will jeopardize domestic needs like jobs and health care, Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., declared Nov. 23.
Read morePaid sick days called key to slowing swine flu
November 18, 2009Unions, family advocates and health professionals are pressing Congress to pass emergency paid sick days legislation so workers can stay home if they get sick.
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