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Senate Leaders Set to Work on a Last-Minute Tax Agreement
After the meeting, Obama and officials at the White House appeared visibly optimistic.
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Summoned Back to Work, Senators Chafe at Inaction
Reluctant members of Senate return to their jobs early from Christmas vacation with one thing in full agreement: they all would rather be at home.
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Obama Administration Gives Tentative Approval to Frankenfish
Despite evidence to the contrary, the FDA has approved the release of genetically engineered (GE) AquaAdvantage salmon into the wild claiming that it poses no environmental risk.
Congress Delays Aid Bill as Sandy Victims Suffer
Joel Kuperfman: Increased funding and accountability needed for government's response to Superstorm Sandy.
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Six Ways to Juice Up the Labor Movement
The passage of the right-to-work law in Michigan was a blow to the labor movement.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Stakes of So-Called “Fiscal Cliff” Just Got Higher, and More
ecretary of the Treasury Tim Geithner announced on Wednesday that the United States will hit its borrowing limit on December 31st.
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EPA Chief to Step Down, With Climate Still Low Priority
Lisa P. Jackson is stepping down as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency after a four-year tenure that began with high hopes of sweeping action to address climate change …
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US Will Reach Federal Debt Limit on New Year’s Eve
Please support Truthout’s work by making a tax-deductible donation: click here to contribute. Washington, DC — The government will reach the $16.4 trillion debt limit Monday, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told …
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Senators to Return With Five Days Left and No Clear Fiscal Path
Despite an urgent warning from the Treasury Department, the Senate returns today with no clear path toward's our nation's fiscal future.
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“Right to Work” Laws Explained
The phrase “right to work,” which diffuses the power of labor unions, is a hot ticket subject that most people really do not understand.