economy
Dallas “funeral” protests foreclosures
February 6, 2012Progressive organizations came together to protest home foreclosures with a long march and vigil in North Dallas.
Read moreJobless rate drops: positive trend but some cautions too
February 3, 2012The nation's official unemployment rate fell in January to 8.3 percent, down from December's 8.5 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Read moreBiden: GOP doesn’t understand middle class
February 3, 2012Most of his speech alternated between jabs at GOP leaders, and defense of the Obama administration's actions.
Read moreWorker-friendly senator to unveil jobs plan
February 2, 2012WASHINGTON (PAI) - Senate Labor Committee Chairman Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, will roll out an extensive package of legislation within the next few weeks - everything from infrastructure improvements to parts of the Employee Free Choice Act...
Read moreDemand Congress cut the military budget
February 1, 2012Congressional Republicans are attempting to undo cuts to the military budget. You can take action.
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