economy
Campaign targets tax breaks for rich investors
April 13, 2011The richest Americans receive the special privilege of having half of their income taxed at a much lower rate than the vast majority of working families.
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Millions forced to work while sick
April 12, 2011Millions of American workers have no paid sick days at all, especially those who need them the most, says a recent "snapshot" by the Economic Policy Institute.
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The rich make off like bandits
April 12, 2011Want to know why Federal and state governments are crying poverty?
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African Americans, women and youth hit hard
April 12, 2011The Republican assault on the public sector threatens to accelerate the rate at which public employees are being laid off, with especially dire consequences for African Americans and women.
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Social Security and Medicare cutters, back off
April 12, 2011Your senators and representative in Washington need to hear from you on this.
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