Congress
Labor, allies line up behind new House jobs bill
March 12, 2010Just 24 hours after the new Local Jobs for America Act was introduced into Congress by Education and Labor Committee Chairman George Miller, D-Calif., unions and their allies are lining up to support the legislation which...
Read more“Arrest insurance execs for criminal activity,” health care supporters demand
March 10, 2010Some 5,000 activists demanding "Health Care Now!" descended on the nation's capital March 9 to call for the arrest of the nation's leading health insurance executives.
Read moreMichigan Rep. challenged for stance on health reform
March 10, 2010The national health care reform debate took a new turn this week when a northern Michigan Democrat announced her intention to challenge Rep. Bart Stupak, D-Mich, for his seat.
Read moreHealth care reform goes down to the wire
March 8, 2010President Obama has to overcome public fatigue and disillusionment, plus hostile opposition from Big Insurance and far-right ideologues, in order to rally enough "yes" votes in the House of Representatives for his health care reform plan.
Read moreU.S. lawmakers denounce ongoing Honduras violence
March 8, 2010Nine members of Congress have asked Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to press Honduras to stop violent repression against supporters of overthrown president Manuel Zelaya.
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