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Tea party takes America hostage on debt

August 2, 2011 By Communist Party USA

The debt ceiling crisis is the latest in a series of hostage crises instigated by the extreme right wing.

Step up, speak out today on debt crisis

July 27, 2011 By PW Editorial Board

Like many other crucial times in our nation's history, the American people are stepping up and speaking out for democracy and fairness on the debt and deficits.

Italy: Barbarians at the gates

July 13, 2011 By Conn Hallinan

There are signs that the Italian economy is running off the rails, but the signs are subtle. Lots of locked houses and long grass, for instance.

On deficit, Obama says “corporate jet owners” should pay fair share

June 30, 2011 By Teresa Albano

President Barack Obama ratcheted up the pressure yesterday on Republicans to get off their our-way-or -the-highway position in the debt/deficit talks.

Amidst massive strikes, Greek Parliament votes for austerity

June 30, 2011 By Emile Schepers

Much of Greece was shut down Tuesday and Wednesday by a general strike by all major union federations, but parliament approved the general terms of a crushing austerity program.