economy

‘Tax the rich’ gaining support

January 26, 2010 By Susan Webb

Seventy-three percent of Americans, including a majority of Republicans, like the idea of taxing those fat Wall Street bonuses.

Obama brings ‘shot in the arm’ to hard-hit Ohio

January 25, 2010 By Rick Nagin

ELYRIA, Ohio - Lorain County, ravaged by closed plants, budget crises and double-digit unemployment, gave President Obama an enthusiastic welcome Friday.

Californians fight back vs. budget cuts

January 23, 2010 By Marilyn Bechtel

Californians in the crosshairs of Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's latest budget proposals have launched a statewide movement to save and improve their state's safety net.

Deficit commission slammed as ‘reckless’ attack on Social Security, Medicare

January 22, 2010 By John Wojcik

The "deficit commission" would "undemocratically subvert the normal legislative process and recklessly target Social Security and Medicare," a Campaign for America's Future leader warned.

Musicians’ victory is good for all workers

January 21, 2010 By Rick Nagin

CLEVELAND - Musicians at this city's famous orchestra are taking heat from phony populists, but their union's firmness sets an example that is good for the entire labor movement.