Jobs
Connecticut youth lead fight for jobs
December 19, 2011Youth groups are focused on linking the problem of youth violence to the lack of job opportunities.
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Wisconsin under Walker loses 18,000 jobs a year
December 15, 2011The policies of Republican Gov. Scott Walker are a dismal failure.
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Despite attack ads, Elizabeth Warren gains steam (with video)
December 14, 2011Elizabeth Warren's campaign to defeat tea-party darling Sen. Scott Brown, R-Mass., has surged to frontrunner status.
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Labor rallies to extend unemployment lifeline
December 13, 2011The AFL-CIO and allied groups have held actions in 50 cities urging extension of unemployment benefits set to begin expiring in January.
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Congressional Progressive Caucus introduces biggest jobs bill yet
December 13, 2011Responding to national demand for a massive jobs program, the Congressional Progressive Caucus today introduced the Restore the American Dream for the 99 Percent Act into the House of Representatives.
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