Congress
Sounding the alarm for jobs, beating the drum for justice
October 7, 2011The message was loud and clear here at the Take Back the American Dream conference earlier this week: Jobs not cuts!
Read moreAttacks on Social Security called “un-American”
October 4, 2011"The party that aggressively defends Social Security and Medicare will win the next election!"
Read moreVideo: LA bus riders protest transportation cuts
September 26, 2011Bus riders gathered on a busy street in Los Angeles, California, recently as part of a national day of action to stop bus service cuts and fare increases.
Read moreBlack Caucus message: Pass jobs programs now!
September 22, 2011The Congressional Black Caucus kicked off its 41st Legislative Conference with resounding calls for quick passage of President Obama's $450 billion jobs program and jobs bills introduced by CBC members.
Read moreHealth Equity Summit highlights progress, problems
September 20, 2011The Affordable Care Act has opened the way for great progress toward overcoming racial, ethnic, gender and geographic health disparities. But much hard work lies ahead to make sure its promise is realized at the federal,...
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