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Labor leaders halt political contributions until after fast-track vote

February 26, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

Uunion presidents have decided to condition labor's voluntary political contributions to lawmakers on their fast-track votes, at least for now.

Chicago “Mayor 1%” Rahm Emanuel forced into runoff

February 26, 2015 By Combined Sources

Money can buy Rahm Emanuel a lot of things but it couldn't buy him love, at least not from the voters here in the Feb. 24 primary race for mayor.

Wisconsin governor swings budget axe

February 25, 2015 By Joseph Zimmermann

A massive fight-back has already begun, and even some long-time Republican legislators are questioning the wisdom of the Walker budget.

Speaking for millions, union leaders declare “it’s our turn”

February 25, 2015 By John Wojcik And Mark Gruenberg

A group of the nation's top union leaders, looking dead serious, filed silently in and up to the front of the press room at the Westin Hotel in Atlanta.

Texans rally for marriage equality

February 23, 2015

Religious leaders from all over Texas rallied for gender equality on the north steps of the Texas Capitol on Feb. 17.