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In Greece, New Commission Will Audit All National Debt
The new commission will determine which part is illegal, illegitimate, unsustainable or odious.
How Seattle City Council Is Fighting the TPP’s Fast-Track: An Interview With Kshama Sawant
While the resolution is mostly symbolic, supporters cited the large volume of foreign trade in the city as justification for Seattle taking a stand on the issue.
Afghanistan’s Economic Recovery: A New Horizon for South-South Partnerships?
“Our goal is to become a transit country for transport, power transmissions, gas pipelines and fiber optics,” said Afghanistan's president.
Economic Update: System Change: Then and Now
This episode provides updates on Trans-Pacific Partnership secrets, and more.
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In Brazil, a Struggle to Protect Indigenous Land From an Oil Society
The consequences of drilling new oil wells in deep water will impact Brazil's traditional communities.
Latest Greece Talks End in Confusion, Dissent
The reality is that the government's situation is only becoming more dire. Its fiscal surplus has dwindled and is close to zero.
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The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
The four horsemen of the apocalypse are here.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Republicans Unveil Their Latest Austerity Budget, and More
We need to support the Progressive budget, and more.
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Dueling Visions: The CPC People’s Budget vs. the Budget for the 1%
The Republican budget is rightly scorned as a fantasy, a dishonest, Orwellian document.
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Betting the Farm on a Lie
Estate tax critics never let facts get in the way of a good story.