economy
Government wage freeze — a bad idea
November 30, 2010Obama announced his proposal for a two year wage freeze for all non-military government workers. The proposal is a terrible idea. It's bad for the economy and feeds into racist, anti-worker stereotypes of the "lazy" public...
Read moreTwo progressive deficit plans put workers, jobs first
November 30, 2010It is possible to have job creation, reinvestment in America, improvement in retirement security and health care for all, while at the same time balancing the budget.
Read moreGOP poised to pull lifeline from jobless
November 29, 2010If Congress fails to immediately extend benefits more than two million jobless workers will lose their lifeline in December.
Read moreSeniors joining Nov. 30 call-in to Senate: Hands off Social Security
November 29, 2010"This is a brutal time and it is a time to fight back!" said Robby Stern, president of the Puget Sound Alliance of Retired Americans.
Read moreConnecticut to Congress: “Keep the promise on Social Security”
November 29, 2010A week after being re-elected as chair of the House Democratic Caucus, Rep. John Larson joined with retired union members at the state capitol who were calling for the protection and expansion of Social Security.
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