economy
Congressional Progressive Caucus presents jobs plan
September 14, 2011Following up on speak-outs it organized around the country during the summer the Congressional Progressive Caucus Sept. 13 unveiled a far-reaching Rebuild the American Dream Framework, focusing on six areas for immediate and long-term job creation.
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President Obama’s Jobs Plan – an economic analysis
September 14, 2011The president introduced his job plan in a speech to Congress Sept. 8, and introduced the American Jobs Act a few days later.
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Jackson: Jobs needed as state cuts endanger lives
September 14, 2011People want to move from welfare to work, but the requirements to make that transition are missing.
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Poverty rate rises to 15.1 percent, number of uninsured to 50 million
September 13, 2011The Census Bureau is reporting that the number of Americans in poverty jumped to 15.1 percent in 2010, a 27-year high.
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Six crucial tasks for the left and progressive community
September 13, 2011What will it take to save the core components of our social compact? The same thing that it took to win them. Here are six essential ingredients.
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