U.S.
Benefit freeze to leave millions on Social Security out in the cold
October 16, 2015"We urge Congress to act quickly to mitigate the devastating Medicare hikes headed for millions of Americans who can't afford them."
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Calif. governor signs law providing health care for undocumented kids
October 15, 2015Among hundreds of bills signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown were several providing new protections for immigrants and against racial profiling.
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Wisconsin’s Walker leads attack on Government Accountability Board
October 15, 2015Civil service innovations have been crippled, changed or attacked in the last five years under Gov. Scott Walker.
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Today in history: Catholic pacifist David Miller burns his draft card
October 15, 2015The Catholic pacifist affiliated with the Catholic Worker movement, attended a rally held near the Armed Forces Induction Center in Manhattan.
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Up-close with the “pro-lifers” – and the need for Planned Parenthood
October 15, 2015Planned Parenthood remains the only resource in terms of OB/GYN care for hundreds of thousands of women with few to no other options.
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