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Debt-ceiling deals: Turning away from prosperity to austerity
July 20, 2011The rich continue to make out like bandits in the "six" proposal, according to economist Dean Baker.
Read moreElizabeth Warren falls on her sword
July 19, 2011Elizabeth Warren represented the moral opposite of the decadence in Wall Street that nearly ruined, and may yet ruin, the whole nation.
Read moreDebt-ceiling showdown, Republican stand collapsing, now what?
July 18, 2011Is it a train wreck? A gathering tsunami? Just a fake drama?
Read moreObama threatens veto of tighter curbs on Cuba travel
July 18, 2011President Obama has threatened a veto of a House bill if it includes tightened restrictions on Cuban-American travel and aid to Cuba.
Read moreBudget must “respect, protect” women, coalition says
July 15, 2011National Council of Womens' Organizations launched the Respect, Protect, Reject Campaign, and is calling on lawmakers to uphold Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid and emphasize women's concerns in the talks.
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