Congress

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.

Health Care for America Now campaigns to finish reform right

December 28, 2009 By Joelle Fishman

Health Care for America Now has launched an intensive campaign calling for public option and other measures in the final bill.