Congress
Act now to stop Senate approved bill allowing indefinite detention of citizens
December 1, 2011On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate approved wording in the National Defense Authorization Bill, which should anger all Americans.
Read moreDon’t be cruel: Extend lifeline for millions now!
November 29, 2011Two million desperate job hunters will, on Jan 1, 2012, lose the only lifeline that keeps them and their families surviving.
Read moreOccupy Congress to feature tent city of the unemployed in D.C.
November 22, 2011Starting Dec. 6, lawmakers in Washington will have to confront, face to face, the people left jobless by the Great Recession.
Read moreCongress super committee yields no deal
November 21, 2011Republicans on the committee favor closing the deficits entirely by cutting spending, including Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.
Read moreWhite House holds first policy conference on African Americans
November 16, 2011A recent White House conference on African American policy trumpeted the Obama administration's achievement in promoting programs beneficial to the black community.
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