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Immigration reform fight begins in earnest
February 5, 2013The move for reform has been spearheaded by undocumented youth themselves, but also includes Obama, sections of the Democratic Party, labor, churches and other community organizations.
Read moreLabor board chief: We’ll enforce labor law, despite court ruling
January 29, 2013"The board respectfully disagrees with the decision and believes the president's position in the matter will ultimately be upheld," said NLRB Chairman Mark Pearce.
Read moreVirginia GOP tries to dilute African-American vote
January 28, 2013Senate Republicans took advantage of the absence of Democrat Henry Marsh, a civil rights hero who was attending the ceremony, to pass a huge mid-decade redistricting bill.
Read moreCourt nullifies Obama appointments to Labor Board
January 25, 2013The U.S. Court of Appeals ruled today that President Obama violated the Constitution when he made three recess appointments to the NLRB.
Read moreSenate filibuster deal a capitulation, says Common Cause
January 24, 2013Today's announced "compromise" on Senate filibuster reform is in fact a capitulation by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
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