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Despite tea party senators, government shutdown avoided for now
November 2, 2015The House and Senate have approved an agreement that will make it more difficult for right wing lawmakers to force government shutdowns for at least two years.
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Skeletons as political art: A look at Day of the Dead artist Posada
October 30, 2015Posada produced an enormous body of work, including not only his political cartoons but also commercial and advertising work.
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Today in history: “War of the Worlds” on radio causes riots, maybe
October 30, 2015Historical research suggests the panic was far less widespread than newspapers had indicated at the time.
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Survey: Health care premiums continue to outpace inflation and wages
October 30, 2015The survey confirms what most workers already feel: Health care costs are gobbling up more and more of their wages.
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House passes highway-transit bill, delays rail safety
October 30, 2015"We need to increase investments in our infrastructure and focus on the areas that will truly help create jobs and support our economy."
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