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Democrats challenge Republicans: extend lifeline to 99ers

February 11, 2011

Democrats introduced into Congress a bill to extend unemployment benefits to the long-term unemployed and challenged Republicans to "bring this to a vote as soon as possible."

J .P. Morgan Chase forecloses on active duty troops

February 10, 2011 By Joe Sims

The banking industry showed its callous disregard for working families when J.P. Morgan Chase foreclosed on and overcharged thousands of troops on active duty.

Economists paint bleak picture of Great Recession aftermath

February 8, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

A total of one out of every six workers are un- or underemployed.

Tunisian uprising inspires democracy fight

January 27, 2011 By R.K. Sharma

The North African country of Tunisia exploded with a mass democratic uprising in December 2010 and it is still unfolding today with regional repercussions.

Lawmaker panel faults “reckless” banks as causing great recession

January 27, 2011 By Joe Sims

According to a federal panel, "reckless" banks and faulty regulators were the chief source of the recent crisis.