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Deficit commission slammed as ‘reckless’ attack on Social Security, Medicare
January 22, 2010The "deficit commission" would "undemocratically subvert the normal legislative process and recklessly target Social Security and Medicare," a Campaign for America's Future leader warned.
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Black lawmakers and EPA launch environmental justice tour
January 22, 2010The Environmental Protection Agency/Congressional Black Caucus tour kicks off in Mississippi, aiming to "highlight environmental justice challenges faced by Americans in all communities."
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Mumia case receives setback
January 22, 2010A new petition campaign is being organized, calling on Attorney General Eric Holder and President Obama to investigate civil rights violations.
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Mass. vote shouldn’t dampen immigration reform prospects, leaders say
January 21, 2010National Latino civil rights advocates, labor leaders and immigrant rights supporters say comprehensive immigration reform remains a bipartisan effort despite Tuesday's election results.
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Labor movement pressing for action on health reform
January 21, 2010Some in Congress are vacillating after the Massachusetts vote, but labor leaders see a clear and rapid path forward to enacting health reform.
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