economy
New study reveals discriminatory mortgage practices
September 13, 2010California's Latino and African American homeowners experience twice the rate of foreclosures than that of non-Hispanic whites, a recent report found.
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Boehner blinks on Bush tax cuts for the rich
September 13, 2010House Minority Leader John Boehner says he'll vote for Obama's tax plan.
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As GOP says “no” to stimulus, Dems close 10-point Gallup gap
September 8, 2010Republicans call President Obama a "carjacker" for his stimulus plan, as Democrats close gap in new poll.
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In California elections, ‘jobs’ is the watchword
September 8, 2010OAKLAND, Calif. - With unemployment officially pegged at 12.3 percent in California, it's clear topic number one for Democratic candidates at all levels will be jobs.
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Ohioans kick off mid-term election fight
September 8, 2010Warning of the extreme danger to the rights working people and to democracy if Republicans win, AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka, Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland and candidates for office stumped Labor Day events.
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