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Jobless rate declared dire emergency

January 26, 2010 By Tim Wheeler

WASHINGTON—Lawrence Mishel, president of the Economic Policy Institute told a Senate hearing Jan. 21 that unemployment is a "dire emergency" that requires federal action "on a scale that can make a difference."

Democratize the Federal Reserve Bank

January 26, 2010 By Sam Webb

Ben Bernanke should be replaced, and the Federal Reserve needs fixing to serve working people's needs.

‘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.