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Senate curbs filibusters in blow against GOP “pirates”

November 22, 2013 By John Case

On Thursday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and Senate Democrats, fed up with endless Republican obstructionism, voted to end filibusters on nearly all presidential nominees.

Dem lawmakers: Slow down on Pacific trade bill

November 14, 2013 By PAI

The lawmakers said the two pacts, especially the TPP, cover far more than trade.

Asbestos survivors blast GOP bill

November 14, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

One survivor calls the legislation "one-sided, unfair and unnecessary."

Workplace discrimination has no place in America, pass ENDA now

November 5, 2013 By Richard Trumka And Darren Phelps

In 2013, it's difficult to believe that in many parts of the country, it's legal to fire workers for their sexual orientation or gender identity. I

Judge tosses key part of Texas anti-abortion law

October 29, 2013 By Kelly Sinclair

Federal District Judge Lee Yeakel ruled that restrictions affecting abortion clinic physicians placed an undue burden on women seeking access to such facilities.