Labor launches new drive to back Obama on deficit
The AFL-CIO has launched an on-line letter campaign that will enable millions to directly write their lawmakers in support of the president's deficit reduction and job creation plans.
Florida victories hailed as progress for same sex couples
Two Florida municipalities passed ordinances recently that make employee healthcare benefits available to same-sex domestic partners.
After encounter with Perry, Bachmann feels HPV sting
A doctor is challenging Republican presidential candidate Michelle Bachmann's wild claims that the HPV vaccine causes mental retardation.
Labor calls for aid after Texas wildfires
The AFL-CIO of Texas is working with United Way organizations to set up a Union Wildfire Relief Fund and aid the victims of the Texas wilfire disaster.
What's the beef? USDA toughens regulations
The New York Times reports that the beef industry is upset with the Agriculture Department over its new regulations on deadly food toxins found in ground beef.
Post office of the future will be busier than ever!
It is time for us all to ask the billion-dollar question: What is the role of the United States Postal Service in the 21st century?
Sharp rise in foreclosure notices
Home foreclosures grew sharply in August, a marked 33 percent increase after slowing to a trickle over the last year, making it the sharpest rise in four years.
GOP opens offensive against almost all regulations
Republican lawmakers in Congress have opened an unprecedented offensive against almost every type of government regulation.
Congressional Progressive Caucus presents jobs plan
Following up on speak-outs it organized around the country during the summer the Congressional Progressive Caucus Sept. 13 unveiled a far-reaching Rebuild the American Dream Framework, focusing on six areas for immediate and long-term job creation.
Jackson: Jobs needed as state cuts endanger lives
People want to move from welfare to work, but the requirements to make that transition are missing.
