Government
Austerity busting bill introduced
February 5, 2013The Progressive Caucus bill, called the Balancing Act, invests in job creation and calls for paying for those investments with defense cuts.
Read moreMother Nature shakes up presidential elections
November 6, 2012Last week Mother Nature fired a warning shot across the bow of American politics.
Read moreHow to prepare for Hurricane Sandy’s impact and aftermath
October 29, 2012Working men and women make our state run, not just during emergencies but every day.
Read moreIn battleground Virginia, stimulus funds built a bridge
October 2, 2012Waiting for a traffic light to change on the old Robertson Bridge was a frightening experience for many motorists in Danville. The solution came from President Obama's stimulus package.
Read moreGOP wants government to turn its back on us
August 30, 2012The Republican Party's 2012 platform is so radical it would have the government "turn its back on its citizens" and trash every-thing from veterans' health care to food safety inspections, a top union leader says.
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