economy
Unemployed workers face the Grinch
October 27, 2010As the holiday season approaches, it's Grinch time for unemployed workers and their families, thanks to congressional Republicans.
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Stunning films from China to Wall Street
October 26, 2010Recommended films: the thrilling Chinese "Aftershock," the emotionally powerful "ANPO: Art X War," "Client 9," and the latest by John Sayles.
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Cook County sheriff refuses to foreclose as housing crisis deepens
October 20, 2010In a dramatic expression of public anger at the growing foreclosure crisis Cook County Sheriff Thomas Dart yesterday refused to enforce foreclosures issued by big banks.
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Patrick Toomey defends tax cuts for the rich
October 19, 2010There are clear differences between the Democrats and Republicans in the Nov. 2 elections.
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It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Unemployed Man!
October 19, 2010Ultimatum, a superhero who fights negative attitudes with platitudes, ("Stop blaming others and start blaming yourself!"), runs afoul of his Board of Directors and becomes Unemployed Man.
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