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“Let us work,” say government workers
October 14, 2013It's hurting our communities, said demonstrators in downtown Detroit protesting the tea party led government shutdown.
Read moreHow does the shutdown and the debt ceiling fight affect you?
October 10, 2013There has been precious little discussion of what the gridlock means to workers and their families outside the Capitol Beltway.
Read moreObama picks full-employment advocate Yellen to head Federal Reserve
October 9, 2013President Obama has nominated Janet Yellen, Federal Reserve vice chair, to run the Federal Reserve, the most important central bank in the world.
Read moreJohn Conyers hailed as 50-year warrior for the people
October 1, 2013If ever someone merited a tribute, Congressman John Conyers Jr., the dean of the Congressional Black Caucus and second longest serving member in the history of the House, certainly fits the bill.
Read moreGroups launch new initiative for women’s equality
September 20, 2013Women's organizations, activists, and lawmakers launched a women's economic intiative that includes not just reproductive rights but pay equity, good jobs, and economic justice.
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