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Bank pays biggest settlement ever in mortgage rip-off

January 3, 2012 By Joe Sims

The Bank of America, just before Christmas, agreed to pay a $335 million settlement on behalf of its Countrywide financial unit for steering Black and Latino homeowners toward sub-prime loans.

Mitt Romney layoff victim speaks out

January 3, 2012 By John Wojcik

"I really feel he didn't care about the workers. It was all about profit before people," said Randy Johnson who worked in Marion, Indiana at American Pad and Paper Co. in the 1990's.

Obama administration puts a stopper on mercury pollution

January 3, 2012 By Blake Skylar

In a historic development, the Obama administration has set national health standards for mercury and other toxic air pollution, a measure that will save lives and create jobs in pollution control technology.

GOP caves, Congress passes jobless benefits extension

January 2, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

Congress finally passed a two-month extension of long-term unemployment benefits and a Social Security payroll tax cut for workers.

Wisconsin’s Walker fails to squelch free speech

December 23, 2011 By Tina Bohn

Over 200 people gathered atWisconsin's state Capitol to defy Gov. Scott Walker's restrictions to free speech and freedom to assemble.