Congress

Senate begins health reform debate, women plan protest

November 30, 2009 By Tim Wheeler

As the Senate opened debate on health reform, the women's equality movement scheduled a "Day of Action" on Capitol Hill for Wednesday Dec. 2.

More troops to Afghanistan, but the public is wary

November 30, 2009 By Susan Webb

President Obama has ordered more troops to Afghanistan, but the U.S. public has very mixed feelings about the war.

Rep. Barbara Lee: Exit Afghanistan, boost security at home

November 24, 2009 By Marilyn Bechtel

Sending 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.

Paid sick days called key to slowing swine flu

November 18, 2009 By John Wojcik

Unions, family advocates and health professionals are pressing Congress to pass emergency paid sick days legislation so workers can stay home if they get sick.

Republicans try to block Senate health care debate

November 16, 2009 By Susan Webb

Health care advocates say the priority now is pressing senators to stand up to the insurance industry's stalling tactic.