economy
Elizabeth Warren versus corporate shills
May 27, 2011Republicans are practically foaming at the mouth in their crusade to block the nomination of Elizabeth Warren to head the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
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Illinois plans devastating cuts in disabilities services
May 25, 2011These cuts target our most vulnerable citizens and are being sold as a way to balance Illinois' estimated $13 billion deficit. The truth is, these cuts are short sighted and will send us on a path...
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Kentucky approves tax breaks for ark park
May 24, 2011A state contractor has concluded that Ark Encounter, a Bible theme park, has met Kentucky's requirements to receive $43 million in tax incentives.
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Baltimore residents push for restoration of funding for youth jobs
May 20, 2011Scores of citizens weighed in on Baltimore's preliminary fiscal year 2012 budget before members of the City Council.
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What will it take to pass a jobs program?
May 18, 2011The failure to enact a big enough economic stimulus is the biggest reason the country's in this mess. Obama and the movement that led to his election were too young; the victory was too new and...
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