politics
Goodbye Lenin: Ecuador’s Moreno sacked from ruling party, retains presidency
November 3, 2017The move leaves Moreno in office but without the support of the left-wing PAIS Alliance majority in the National Assembly.
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Trump tax cuts for the rich draw more fire from workers
November 3, 2017"If you buy my tax plan, I have a bridge I can sell you too." - House leader Ryan trying to make a tough sell!
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Dem leaders unveil pro-workers’ rights agenda, to union praise
November 2, 2017The agenda is part of the Democrats “Better Deal,” which they intend to tout on the campaign trail next year.
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“Potemkin,” a film from yesterday and an audience from today
October 31, 2017What brought so many people together for an old silent film on a drizzly Monday evening?
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Lawmakers give big gift to big banks, credit card companies
October 31, 2017The Republican-run Congress, by the narrowest of margins, has given a multi-billion-dollar gift to big banks and credit card companies, while shafting consumers at the same time.
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