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So-Called Fiscal Cliff Averted as Congress Begins New Fight over Spending on Social Welfare Programs
The bill lays the groundwork for future battles between Democrats and Republicans over decisions on federal spending and debt, when much of the focus is expected to be on …
Gaza Uncut: Another Year of War and Siege
Gaza remains under Israeli siege, making life more difficult.
Post-Shootings Rush to Legislate on Surveillance, Mental Health Is Dangerous
Why the law is not enough to protect our society from gun violence - or to protect criminalized people from violence and poverty.
Fiscal Cliff: Going Nuclear and the Grand Betrayal
Bill Black: GOP threatens to use debt ceiling as leverage, creates conditions for more austerity measures by Obama.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Civil Liberties Were Once Again Defeated in the Senate on Thursday, and More
Truthout combats corporatization by bringing you trustworthy news: click here to join the effort. In this week's On the News Segment:Â Civil liberties were defeated in the Senate on Thursday, …
The Fed Targets Unemployment With More Money for Banks
Robert Pollin: The Fed breaks ground with unemployment target but pushing more money into banks without requiring more lending won't solve the problem.
Julian Assange Christmas Address From Ecuador Embassy in London
Congress Delays Aid Bill as Sandy Victims Suffer
Joel Kuperfman: Increased funding and accountability needed for government's response to Superstorm Sandy.
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.
FBI on Wrong Side of History
Sam Sacks speaks with Truthout's Lead Investigative Reporter Jason Leopold about the FBI's approach to the Occupy movement.