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Alex Lawson's picture

Billionaires For Wealthcare Thank Bachmann Mob For Their Support

Yesterday the 912ers were whipped up into an undifferentiated rage against most everything that is not Michele Bachmann or Fox news. The protest was brought to DC on an astroturf wave of Billionaire Koch dollars. more »

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Jacob S. Hacker's picture

The House Public Plan: Yes, It's Worth It

with Diane Archer

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Eric Lotke's picture

New Unemployment, Old Solutions

Today’s unemployment data contain gloomy news. Gloomy, but expected. The interpretation of the data is even worse. more »

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Isaiah J. Poole's picture

Message To Energy Department: U.S. Greenbacks For U.S. Green Jobs

News of the potential use of U.S. more »

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Bill Scher's picture

Progressive Breakfast: Hunt For Jobs As Unemployment Breaks 10%

The daily Progressive Breakfast serves up what progressive movement members need to know to start their day.

BREAKING NEWS: Unemployment Breaks 10%, Though Pace of Job Loss Continues To Slow. more »

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Dave Johnson's picture

Getting Serious With China -- New Pipe Tariff

The Obama administration is taking steps to begin rebalancing trade with China -- and creating JOBS. In this case it looks like China has been "dumping" steel pipes --selling at prices that are below market -- to capture business away from American companies, causing them to close factories and lay off workers. more »

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Bill Scher's picture

CBO Score? Check. Bill Online For 72 Hours? Check. No Excuses To Vote Against House Healthcare Bill.

The House is expected to vote on comprehensive health care reform Saturday. And conservatives have no excuse for voting against it. Their main concerns have been addressed. more »

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Bill Scher's picture

Boxer Avoids The Baucus Trap

Today, Sen. Barbara Boxer rammed through the Environment and Public Works Committee her version of clean energy jobs and climate protection legislation without any amendments, in order to circumvent the Republican boycott of the committee proceedings. more »

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Rebecca Lehrman's picture

The Republican Party Is a Party of ‘NO’

The Republicans in Congress are at it again, stonewalling everything. Last time we called it “block and blame.” Stop everything, then blame the Democrats for getting nothing done. more »

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Eric Lotke's picture

Green Shoots. For Whom?

Today’s “Productivity and Costs” data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics contain what looks like good news. But keep the cork in the bottles.

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