social security
Trumka: Pols who cut Social Security increases will get cut
February 1, 2013The AFL-CIO will work for that, federation President Richard Trumka says.
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GOP, despite debt ceiling deal, avoids real issues
January 23, 2013House Republicans have not changed their ransom demands. They've simply chosen a different hostage. For now.
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Trumka: “Stand up to the bullies in Congress!”
January 9, 2013AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka warns that "the right-wing bullies in Congress are plotting to take their next hostage."
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Majority backs higher taxes on the rich
January 8, 2013Many - a significant portion I would argue - disapprove of the "fiscal cliff" deal because it does not increase taxes enough on the wealthy.
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GOP Grinches trying to steal Christmas
December 20, 2012"Anyone who wants to cut Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid benefits to finance tax giveaways for the rich must have a heart two sizes too small."
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