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GOP opens offensive against almost all regulations
September 15, 2011Republican lawmakers in Congress have opened an unprecedented offensive against almost every type of government regulation.
Read morePresident Obama’s jobs plan in context
September 14, 2011Obama's American Jobs Act is better than we expected, and although it does not do enough, it should be supported while pushing for more and better proposals.
Read moreCongressional Progressive Caucus presents jobs plan
September 14, 2011Following up on speak-outs it organized around the country during the summer the Congressional Progressive Caucus Sept. 13 unveiled a far-reaching Rebuild the American Dream Framework, focusing on six areas for immediate and long-term job creation.
Read moreChoosing common sense over lunacy
September 14, 2011Millions were horrified when the tea party audience shouted "yeah" and cheered at the suggestion that a sick man with no health insurance should be allowed to die.
Read moreTrumka: New GOP bill would gut workers’ rights
September 13, 2011Republicans are backing a new bill they introduced after the NLRB filed a complaint against Boeing, which the board says retaliated against workers for exercising their rights.
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