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Possible foreclosure fraud prompts investigation by feds

October 7, 2010 By Joe Sims

Attorney General Eric Holder announced a federal investigation into possible fraud by big banks foreclosing on homeowners.

Economists predict stormy weather ahead

October 6, 2010 By John Case

In a live webcast conference yesterday, top left-to-moderate economists painted a grim picture, especially with the current Republican-induced paralysis in Congress.

Labor leads campaign for moratorium on foreclosures

October 6, 2010 By Joe Sims

Calls for a nationwide moratorium on foreclosures come after several large banks revealed widespread irregularities in procedures for home repossessions.

California Senate contenders slug it out in debate

October 1, 2010

Boxer said her Republican opponent, while CEO of Hewlett Packard, "laid off 30,000 workers, shipped jobs overseas, and she says she's proud of her record - well, that's her record."

Hope is stronger than hate

September 28, 2010 By Jarvis Tyner

In their effort to win the Congress this year and the White House in 2012, the Republican Party and their tea party attack dogs are unashamedly promoting fear, racism, bigotry and red-baiting.