Democrats
Illinois bill aims to raise the minimum wage
February 14, 2011The current minimum wage at $8.25, which went into effect in July, would be boosted by 50 cents plus the rate of inflation annually until it reaches the historic $10.
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Democrats challenge Republicans: extend lifeline to 99ers
February 11, 2011Democrats introduced into Congress a bill to extend unemployment benefits to the long-term unemployed and challenged Republicans to "bring this to a vote as soon as possible."
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Big business policies led to Democratic Leadership Council decline
February 9, 2011The Democratic Leadership Council is out of money and shutting down its operations, and the people's movements aren't shedding many tears.
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Oakland mayor, residents discuss priorities
February 9, 2011The gathering was the latest in a series of actions Quan has initiated as part of her goal to be a "people's mayor."
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Obama renominates his pick for labor board
February 4, 2011Obama renominated former top union attorney Craig Becker as a member of the National Labor Relations Board
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