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The Endgame on the Debt Ceiling
Wall Street, New York. (Photo: b00nj) As we know, President Obama and his team do not appear to be very effective negotiators when it comes to dealing …
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This Hero Didn’t Stand a Chance
Environmental activist Tim DeChristopher is surrounded by supporters carrying sings bearing the number 70, DeChristopher's bidder's number during a 2008 lease auction, outside the Frank E. Moss Federal Courthouse …
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News in Brief: Workers in Canada Striking, and More
Workers in Canada Striking According to the Ottawa Citizen, unions and legislators are gradually addressing labor disputes as locked-out workers strike for better benefits. Air Canada …
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Never Let Anybody Drive You So Low
“We don't just fight against our opponents; this is a moral movement - we fight for them too.” -Van Jones at Netroots Nation 2011 This …
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Aftershock: The Next Economy and America’s Future – Eccles’ Insight
“Aftershock: The Next Economy and America's Future - Eccles’s Insight” is the Truthout Progressive Pick of the Week. The Federal Reserve Board, arguably the most powerful group …
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Deal on Lifeline to Avert Greek Bankruptcy Is Postponed
Europe's finance ministers unexpectedly put off approval early Monday of the next installment of aid to debt-laden Greece, delaying the decision until July and demanding that the Greek Parliament …
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Congress Finally Finds Its Purse
For years there was debate on Capitol Hill over whether or not Congress could end a war by cutting off the funding. Despite the Constitution's clarity, and the clarity …
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Spain’s Challenge to Austerity
Spain is justly proud of the Paella, a distinctive dish that mixes diverse vegetables or seafood into a tasty fusion of delectability. They have now created …
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Supreme Court Rules for Wal-Mart in Sex Discrimination Suit
Washington - The Supreme Court on Monday ruled a massive class action lawsuit against Wal-Mart goes too far, handing business a major legal victory. Though divided in …
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“The Elderly” for Beginners
As the AARP says that it is open to modest cuts in Social Security benefits, it's worthwhile asking a more fundamental question: are Social Security and Medicare programs that …