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President Obama lays out his vision for the economy

July 25, 2013 By John Wojcik

The president framed the economic tasks ahead of the country as one of fixing structural problems that go well beyond the current financial crisis.

Inmates & advocates press for changes as prison hunger strike continues

July 25, 2013 By Marilyn Bechtel

A hunger strike by California prison inmates protesting prolonged solitary confinement is now well into its third week.

Danville, Va., marches for Trayvon Martin and against violence

July 25, 2013 By Art Cook

"We need to stand up for each other."

Attorney General launches new voting rights battle

July 25, 2013 By Associated Press

The Justice Department is opening a new front in the battle for voting rights in response to a Supreme Court ruling that dealt a major setback to voter protections.

Senate to vote by July 31 on all five NLRB nominees

July 25, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

The Senate will vote during the week of July 29 on all five of President Obama's nominees.