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State of the Union address, DREAM Act Undocumented youth respond

January 25, 2012 By Blake Skylar

In his State of the Union address, the president described the challenges faced by undocumented youth: many of them are already responding favorably: "I'm a DREAMer and I believe myself to be an American. I have...

Professor lists Obama accomplishments: Over 244 and growing

January 25, 2012 By Tim Wheeler

President Obama has 244 accomplishments under his belt since he took office despite fanatical Republican opposition aimed at wrecking his presidency.

Defense funding act assailed for assault on civil liberties

January 24, 2012 By Emile Schepers

The legislation requires the government to arrest and detain indefinitely without trial non-citizens suspected of supporting this country's enemies in the "war on terror."

Obama draws praise for halting tar sands pipeline

January 20, 2012 By Tim Wheeler

Republican claims that they are trying to create jobs is ludicrous. The Republicans have done everything in their power to kill the jobs bills in Congress.

Labor maps legislative battle for 2012

January 20, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

Even the jobless benefits bill, which both parties agree upon, is hung up by a partisan dispute over how to pay for the $150 billion measure.