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Demand Congress cut the military budget

February 1, 2012 By PW Editorial Board

Congressional Republicans are attempting to undo cuts to the military budget. You can take action.

Union leaders praise Obama’s economic themes

January 30, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

Union leaders view positively the emphasis President Obama put on economic themes in his State of the Union address, particularly his call for the wealthy to pay their fair share in taxes .

Will Twinkies, Kodak wreck the American dream?

January 24, 2012 By Susan Webb

It seems another American icon is being chiseled away.

The human dimension of long-term joblessness

January 24, 2012 By Tony Pecinovsky

Millions are still out of work or underemployed, and our economy isn't anywhere near full capacity.

Sweetheart deal or fair deal on housing?

January 23, 2012 By Van Jones And George Goehl

After months of negotiation with big banks, the White House may announce a settlement that would let the banks off the hook for their role in the foreclosure crisis.