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President Obama’s jobs plan in context
September 14, 2011Obama's American Jobs Act is better than we expected, and although it does not do enough, it should be supported while pushing for more and better proposals.
Read morePresident Obama’s Jobs Plan – an economic analysis
September 14, 2011The president introduced his job plan in a speech to Congress Sept. 8, and introduced the American Jobs Act a few days later.
Read moreVeto of “voter ID” law upheld in New Hampshire
September 12, 2011Poorer people and students scored a voting rights victory in New Hampshire as a veto by Democratic Gov. John Lynch of a controversial voter ID law was upheld.
Read morePresident demands lawmakers pass $447 billion jobs bill
September 9, 2011Republicans, as expected, are already throwing wrenches into the works, with all of the GOP presidential candidates essentially trashing the proposal.
Read moreTime to act for jobs is now, no excuses
September 9, 2011Obama's forceful speech and proposal for jobs before a joint session of Congress may well have been a turning point moment in his administration.
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