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An Ugly Deal
A final deal has been reached between Senate and President Obama in regards to the fiscal cliff, and while it is victory in some ways, it is failure …
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Summoned Back to Work, Senators Chafe at Inaction
Reluctant members of Senate return to their jobs early from Christmas vacation with one thing in full agreement: they all would rather be at home.
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Republicans Are the Ruling Party of Billionaire-istan
If the Democratic Party doesn't hold Billionaire-istan accountable with new wealth taxes and protections for workers, then they will accomplish their all-out looting of America.
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Making It Count: Next Steps for the Minority Majority
Minorities around the country stood strong in the face of efforts to suppress their votes. Now that the election is over, what will happen to that energy and force?
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Obama’s Victory Should Settle a Bitter Argument
Last night, after months of asking the American people to make a choice, Obama was reelected, proving that citizens want a new agenda.
New Robin Hood Tax Introduced in Congress
A half-percent tax on all financial transactions makes it to Congress.
Tough Talk for America: A Guide to the Presidential Debates You Won’t Hear
Hereu2019s a brief guide to what you wonu2019t hear this Wednesday or in the other presidential and vice-presidential debates later in the month. Think of these as five …
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What Mitt Romney Really Represents
Rich politicians such as FDR who favored social welfare programs were called class traitors. Romney, however, is a sponsor of the wealthy class.
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Why Five Studies Cited by Romney Further Prove His Plan Will Raise Taxes on the Middle Class
If Romney eliminated every single loophole and deduction for wealthy taxpayers, he still couldnu2019t offset the revenue loss without raising taxes on the middle class.