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Clergy: Our country needs immigration reform
February 10, 2010National religious leaders have announced a new mobilization that will deliver over 100,000 postcards to members of Congress urging them to pass immigration reform.
Read moreAfter NLRB vote, senators call to end filibuster rule
February 10, 2010President Obama's nomination of labor lawyer Craig Becker to the National Labor Relations Board was squashed in a Republican filibuster in the Senate yesterday.
Read moreImmigration raises wages of U.S.-born workers, study shows
February 10, 2010A new study by the Economic Policy Institute takes on the idea that immigration is causing a drop in wages of U.S.-born workers.
Read moreIt’s an unemployment crisis, not a deficit crisis
February 10, 2010Extension of jobless benefits is delayed again in the Senate, while conservatives push spending freezes and tax breaks for the rich.
Read moreSaints win seen as symbol of hope for New Orleans
February 9, 2010For New Orleans Saints fans and city residents , becoming Super Bowl champs is more than just about football. It's about surviving and endurance.
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