Recession
Save public libraries
May 19, 2010Full disclosure: I LOVE books. I love the way they look stacked on shelves and scattered on my bedside table.
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Calif. governor proposes ‘scorched earth’ budget cuts
May 18, 2010Once again, Californians most needing their government's help are being told they must bear the brunt of a $19 billion budget gap.
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Thousands march on Wall Street for financial reform
May 1, 2010NEW YORK-This city's streets, including Wall Street, Twitter accounts and cell phone text message networks were abuzz with anti-Wall Street sentiment as tens of thousands marched on Wall Street.
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What’s gone wrong, America?” ask jobless
April 30, 2010It's disappointing. America is my home. What's gone wrong?" asked Leroy Smith, a laid off Chicago bus driver. "I'm through being patient. We need the government to put us back to work now."
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Chicago rally demands Wall Street reform, jobs now
April 29, 2010Labor, faith-based and community activists marched throughout the Chicago financial district here Wednesday demanding Congress do what's right and pass financial reform.
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