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Deficit lies

October 29, 2009 By PW Editorial Board

The Republican attacks on extending the economic stimulus, on universal health care, on climate change legislation and financial reform all make reference to the exploding deficit and to the burden an immense debt may place on...

In New York, Puerto Ricans show support for island’s public employees

October 26, 2009 By Irene Diaz

NEW YORK — Braving the cold, the wind, and the rain, Puerto Ricans and others gathered in front of the offices of the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration here Oct. 15 in support of their brothers...

Second $250 stimulus urged for 57 million

October 26, 2009 By Beatrice Lumpkin

President Obama has asked for a second $250 stimulus for 57 million people on Social Security, who will be hit by higher prescription drug premiums next year - another reason health care reform is needed.

Religion and the economy: A theologian challenges ‘status quo’

October 24, 2009

A Texas theologian challenges the idea that Jesus Christ's teachings must be contorted into support for big business and the "status quo."

Hotel workers overwhelmingly authorize a strike

October 23, 2009 By Marilyn Bechtel

With an overwhelming strike authorization vote Oct. 22, workers are ratcheting up the pressure on the city's top hotels to end their stalling, drop demands for takeaways and agree to a fair contract. Many of the...