economy
Break up megabanks, progressives urge
April 21, 2010Labor and progressives warn against the danger of moves on Capitol Hill to weaken finance reform.
Read moreWall Street moves to crush $50 billion fund
April 20, 2010The GOP's back room talks with Wall Street began to explode in the faces of Republican senators yesterday.
Read moreGoldman fraud adds fuel to financial reform drive
April 20, 2010Big banks appear to be much more worried about a clampdown on their derivatives gambling schemes than they are about a consumer protection agency.
Read moreHoffa gets university award, cites labor’s challenges
April 19, 2010DETROIT - Teamsters union President James Hoffa, a Detroit native, received the first Wayne State University "Labor Leaders on Labor" award at a ceremony here this month.
Read moreBiggest U.S. city will debate cost of war vs. human needs
April 19, 2010The biggest U.S. city, New York may call for a cut in the Pentagon budget to fund domestic needs, if City Council member Letitia James has her way.
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