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Right-wing scheme to shut down government may flop
September 28, 2015Although right-wing Republicans are still scheming to shut down the federal government, at the moment their efforts seem to be faltering.
Read moreUnions lobby lawmakers to prevent government shutdown
September 23, 2015With another government shutdown looming, federal workers' unions are advising their members on how to cope with a sudden halt to their paychecks.
Read moreHow Big Oil ate California’s future
September 17, 2015The Earth is where all people live. If we are going to survive and thrive, the California economy must opt out of using all that oil.
Read moreJohn McCain’s “midnight riders” put borderlands at risk
September 15, 2015"If we expose McCain's underhanded tactics, S750 will likely die just like a vampire in the sun."
Read moreIllinois residents suffering from Rauner’s budget standoff
September 10, 2015The budget standoff between right-wing Gov. Rauner and the pro-worker Democratic-run state legislature continues with no sign of an end.
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