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Health Reform’s Problems Run Deeper Than a Glitchy Website
The causes of the websiteu2019s problems are far more serious than poor software design. They are baked into the law by its extreme complexity.
Greg Palast: Rand Paul’s Zombie-nomics Versus Janet Yellen
Will Senator Rand Paul, misunderstanding the voices of the undead, block the appointment of Janet Yellen to head the Federal Reserve Board?
Looking Back on How Republicans Changed House Rules During Shutdown
Former House Parliamentarian on how both parties change the rules when in the majority at the expense of real debate.
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Buoyed by Protests, Obama Embraces $10 Minimum Wage
President Obama has been pushed to up the ante on the minimum wage by strong popular support across the country for increases.
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The Super Rich Reinvent US Capitalism
Democrats and Republicans alike insist that the U.S. is broke, all the while conveniently ignoring the mountains of tax-free wealth piling up in the pockets of the super rich.
The Senate Passes ENDA. What’s Next?
The majority of Americans support the law, the Senate passed it, and President Obama will sign the bill u2014 if it ever reaches his desk.
Obama Wants to Cut Social Security
Along with most Republicans, many Democrats, and Wall Street, President Obama wants to cut Social Security. Here is what you need to know.
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William Rivers Pitt | An Open Letter to All Breathing Republicans
William Rivers Pitt: "You, Mrs. or Ms. or Mr. Bulletproof, are sick."
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You Might Have Been Fooled by Republicans If …
Republicans go out, find passionate single-interest groups, and pull them together under the big GOP elephant.
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Jim Wright, 90-Year Old Former Speaker of the US House, Denied Photo ID for Voting in Texas
Expired state driver's license not enough to vote or receive 'free' state-issued ID card for Democratic icon, and he's hardly alone.