Joe Sims
LATEST ARTICLES BY Joe Sims
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U.S.
Obama demands banks give “every dime back” to taxpayers
January 18, 2010With Wall Street executives raking in windfall profits while the rest of the country staggered through a banker-caused recession, President Obama pledged to impose a tax on major financial firms to recoup bailout money.
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U.S.
For-profit firms jam up food stamp delivery
January 14, 2010Extreme poverty and hunger is growing across the country, yet, a majority of states don't reach their entire eligible populations.
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Opinion
Helping the homeless isn’t profitable
January 12, 2010Accused of deliberately destroying unsold winter clothing, including gloves and overcoats, instead of using them to clothe the homeless and poor, two New York City retailers, H&M and Wal-Mart have beat hasty retreats in recent days.
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World
Cuba racism charge rebuffed
December 21, 2009Cuban and U.S. activists are strongly protesting a letter circulated among prominent African Americans alleging systemic racial discrimination in Cuba.
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U.S.
Black lawmakers shake up finance panel vote
December 3, 2009In a dramatic display of political independence, 10 members of the Congressional Black Caucus boycotted a House Financial Services Committee vote on regulatory reform on Wednesday.
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U.S.
New charges of racism in right-wing media
December 2, 2009The Washington Times recently published a racially charged full-page ad questioning President Obama's citizenship
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U.S.
One million new jobs possible, says economic study
December 1, 2009Over one million new public service jobs could be created at a cost of $40 billion according to the Economic Policy Institute in a report released on Monday.
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U.S.
Obama administration pressures banks on housing crisis
November 30, 2009The Obama administration announced today stepped up measures to persuade big banks to help strapped mortgage holders.
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