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With Disability Cuts Likely to Advance in Congress, Progressive Groups Rally to Block Them
Progressive groups are calling on supporters to defend disability benefits.
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The Awesome Life of a US Congressman
Like one of the characters from “Downton Abbey,” Aaron Schock has climbed from public servant to pampered aristocrat.
Congress’ Social Security “Reform” Means Cuts
Congress needs to be constantly reminded: Quit messing with Social Security.
Nancy J. Altman: Expand Social Security Now
Altman debunks many myths about Social Security.
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Fast-Track Treason and the Coming Corporate Coup
The Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement usurps federal, state and local authority, and functions as a global corporate coup.
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Eleven Black Caucus Members Opt Out of Netanyahu’s Speech
“To the people who could still cancel Netanyahu's speech, I want to say: really?”
Ban Lawmakers Turned Lobbyists From Floor of US House
Fourteen civic organizations endorse Kuster Resolution to bar privileged access for all lobbyists.
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Another Legislative Year, Another Round of Awful Bills
We are seeing exactly how far to the ideological right some states have shifted after another Republican wave of victories during the midterms.
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Five Reasons Congress Should Oppose the TPP
The TPP, being negotiated secretly, would likely harm, not benefit, US workers.
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Talking Peace From Tehran to Ferguson: An Exhortation
What's behind the threat of war on Iran and what do we need to do to stop it?