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Critics not buying Newt Gingrich’s new site for Latinos

October 12, 2009

In an attempt to attract Latinos during Hispanic Heritage Month, Newt Gingrich has recently launched a new bilingual Web site aimed to counter “liberal” news and media outlets on the Internet

Coalition fights right-wing initiative in Washington state

October 11, 2009 By Tim Wheeler

Not for a long time has there been such a need for increased public spending to create jobs and rebuild infrastructure, not least here in Washington State saddled with 9.2 percent joblessness.

Detroiters turn out to question candidates

October 11, 2009 By John Rummel

In a high poverty city with 30 percent unemployment, a lot of negatives abound. But it would be very wrong to carry that description over to the people who live here.

Republican calls for lower wages

October 11, 2009 By John Rummel

Michigan is an economic disaster zone. No surprise there. Its auto dependent economy has taken a huge hit and the state has a 15.2 unemployment rate.

Seven arrested at CIGNA demanding ‘profits out of health care’

October 8, 2009 By John Bachtell

Seven health care activists were arrested when the refused to leave the lobby of CIGNA insurance company after they were denied a meeting with corporate executives.