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Jobs crisis worsens, Texans call for people power

July 11, 2011

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported an increase of only 18,000 net new American jobs in June 2011.

Retirees mobilize to defend Social Security, Medicare

July 10, 2011 By Joelle Fishman

Rep. Murphy said that if the cap on Social Security taxes on high incomes was raised, the solvency of the fund would be secured for the future.

Howly Slim: A high note for Lavender Festival

July 8, 2011 By Tim Wheeler

Songwriter Howly Slim will be perfoming at the Lavender Festival in Sequim, Wash., and tells of ASCAP and BMI system that has gone "terribly wrong."

Hands off Social Security movement ignites

July 8, 2011 By John Wojcik

Lawmakers and groups representing 50 million Americans held a press conference here today demanding that Social Security cuts be taken off the deficit reduction table.

“Working dead” take over San Jose City Hall

July 8, 2011 By Luis Rivas

Several young activists dressed as zombies spent the night on the steps in front of City Hall to participate in the following day's City Council meeting.