economy
Budget impasse hurts millions of Californians
September 1, 2010Programs affecting millions of Californians face a double-whammy: delays in funding, and uncertainty about what funding they will ultimately receive.
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Ted Strickland blasts GOP “monkey business” opponent
August 31, 2010Blasting his GOP opponent as someone who "only cares about Wall St.," the Ohio governor rallied labor supporters to mobilize for the November elections.
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Calls for new stimulus as 1 in 6 rely on anti-poverty aid
August 30, 2010As government figures show anti-poverty programs are serving a record one in six Americans, demands for a second stimulus are heating up.
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Progressive Caucus tells deficit panel: “Take Social Security off the table”
August 30, 2010Members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus have told the two co-chairs of President Obama's deficit-cutting commission to "take Social Security off the table."
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Jeers to fat assets, cheers for action on jobs
August 30, 2010Fortune 500 companies are sitting on $1.18 trillion while Alan Simpson calls seniors "greedy geezers" - but cheers to the folks and organizations who are doing something about it.
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