politics
House bill slashes $74 million from NLRB, shackling board
June 19, 2015Ruling Republicans on the House subcommittee that helps dole out federal funds slashed $74 million from the board's budget for the year.
Read moreHouse votes to approve Fast Track
June 18, 2015The U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve Fast Track trade authority today. The bill passed with a vote of 218-208.
Read moreVirginia Democratic primaries a victory for labor-backed candidates
June 18, 2015The June 9 Democratic primary in Virginia ended in a clean sweep for a new labor and community group's roster of candidates.
Read moreCall your rep! Another Fast Track vote today
June 18, 2015It's now or never; today, the House is going to vote again on Fast Track-and we're hearing it's going to come down to the wire.
Read moreMichelle Obama’s deeply moving words
June 17, 2015At the graduation ceremony of Tuskegee University, Michelle Obama spoke of the racial barriers facing African Americans and encouraged them to overcome discrimination.
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