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Economists predict stormy weather ahead

October 6, 2010 By John Case

In a live webcast conference yesterday, top left-to-moderate economists painted a grim picture, especially with the current Republican-induced paralysis in Congress.

GOP “pledge” condemned as flim-flam

September 24, 2010 By John Wojcik

It's being called a "public relations" ploy, a kind of "Herbert Hoover economics," whose "numbers don't add up.."

Rehire all laid-off teachers, rally demands

September 23, 2010 By John Bachtell

"I'm carrying my purse, because they are trying to steal from us. I'm not wearing my earrings because we are in a fight!" declared Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis.

The departure of Lawrence Summers and the fight for jobs

September 22, 2010 By John Wojcik

Whether and how the Obama economic team shifts after the departure of Summers will reflect much more than simply what the president would like to do.

With disco, jazz, country beat, letter carriers rally to save Saturday delivery

September 22, 2010 By Paul Neal

It was one of the most important conventions I have ever attended, and at the top of the agenda was our campaign "5 Days is the Wrong Way - Save Saturday Delivery."