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Obama 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.
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John 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.
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Groups 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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A rising tide lifts only yachts?
September 19, 2013Letting wealth concentrate "at the very top," President Obama said, has been both "morally wrong" and "bad economics."
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Public transit, living wage top 2014 “people’s” agenda
September 19, 2013"No worker should have to live off of poverty wages. People should be able to work 40 hours a week and take care of their families off of that."
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