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Obama’s SOTU receives mostly cheers from the 99%

January 25, 2012 By Tim Wheeler

The President threw down the gauntlet, vowing to fight for an economy that serves the interests of the vast majority, not the wealthy few, and requiring millionaires to pay their "fair share" in taxes.

Labor maps legislative battle for 2012

January 20, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

Even the jobless benefits bill, which both parties agree upon, is hung up by a partisan dispute over how to pay for the $150 billion measure.

Awake the State rally rocks Orlando

January 11, 2012 By Ben Markeson

Republican lawmakers and Republican Gov. Rick Scott are expected to push for deep cuts, including in Medicaid and unemployment benefits.

Recall Walker campaign races towards Jan. 17 deadline

January 6, 2012 By R. Mehrparast

Just weeks into the campaign, United Wisconsin announced that 507,533 people have signed a recall petition.

Obama bulldozes GOP wall of obstruction

January 5, 2012 By Rick Nagin

The president said he was forced to make the appointment now, during the current Congressional recess, if the consumer protection agency was to function.