economy
Social Security on the line
July 7, 2011Facts: the country is not broke and Social Security is not the cause of the deficit.
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Debt-ceiling showdown: a test of sanity
July 7, 2011The so-called "debt ceiling" crisis is upon us and it's becoming a test of sanity how long it will take all reasonable people to conclude that the Republican Party has painted its teeth orange, and jumped...
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Why progressives should not support Ron Paul
July 5, 2011Ron Paul has attracted a following that borders on cult-like, but his core policy positions should send progressives running.
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Black Caucus demands immediate action on jobs
July 5, 2011The CBC will be hosting a "For the People Jobs Initiative" in several urban areas stricken by high unemployment.
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750,000 walk off jobs in Britain
July 1, 2011Hundreds of thousands of public-sector workers the length and breadth of Britain defied slurs and threats Thursday to mount one of the biggest walkouts since the country's 1926 General Strike.
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