U.S.
Millions face ruthless food stamps cuts
October 31, 2013More than 47 million Americans who receive food stamps will see their benefits go down starting Friday, just as Congress has begun negotiations on further cuts to the program.
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Private contractors rip off Medicaid
October 31, 2013In yet another attempt to derail implementation of Obamacare, House Republicans questioned representatives of IT companies about the failure of healthcare.gov.
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No ordinary crisis: The shutdown and its aftermath
October 31, 2013Defunding Obamacare by undemocratic means was to be the first trophy in a power play by a reactionary clique and their big-pocketed financial backers.
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Media aids Republican attack on Affordable Care Act
October 30, 2013The media seems to be working overtime to spread mass confusion on the Affordable Care Act.
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Congress pressed to pass Wall Street “Robin Hood tax”
October 30, 2013"With the financial transaction tax we can raise the revenue we need and discourage excessive speculation on Wall Street."
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