DC vote launches postcard campaign for D.C. voting rights
DC Vote recently launched a postcard campaign in support of the District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009 (DC VRA), a bill that will give residents of Washington, D.C., a voting member in Congress.
Man shot dead by LA police with Taser gun
February 16 (Xinhua) A man died on Saturday after being shot by police with a Taser gun, becoming the latest victim of Taser guns, authorities said on Sunday.
Family farmers need foreclosures help like homeowners
The restructuring of housing loans is thought to be a way to help millions of Americans to stay in their homes that are threatened with foreclosure. But those of us in agriculture ask, 'Where is the assistance to family farmers, with both land and houses, who also need loan assistance and loan restructuring?' This has been a glaring oversight in the congressional debate.
Stimulus passes, more work to be done, Obama says
President Obama, in his weekly address to the nation, Feb. 14, celebrated a major political victory with the passage of his economic recovery package in the Senate this week. He also looked forward to putting into place what he has called the other legs of the stool of economic recovery: fixing the financial system and restoring fiscal soundness to the federal budget process.
Crew talked of 'significant ice buildup' before U.S. plane crash: authorities
Crew members of Continental Connection Flight 3407 were talking about 'significant ice buildup' shortly before the plane dived into a one-home house, killing all 49 aboard and 1 man in the house on Thursday, authorities said on Friday.
Unthinkable! GOP budget cuts endanger lives, leaders charge
As California’s budget debacle enters its fourth month, labor and environmental organizations are stepping up their fightback against the Republican drive to gut vital labor and environmental protections.
Progressive Caucus co-chairs react to American Recovery and Reinvestment Act vote
WASHINGTON — The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act passed in the House of Representatives today. This critical legislation to create and save 3.5 million American jobs will be signed into law next week.
Thousands, in springtime mood, head to Capitol Hill for lobbying on foreclosures, education
WASHINGTON—The temperature was 70 degrees Feb. 11 and people sprouted like daffodils on Capitol Hill. Thousands, in a springtime mood, trekked to the offices of their senators and representatives demanding action to rescue the country from unemployment, home foreclosures, unaffordable health care and two costly wars.
Chris Brown and Rihannas story raises teen relationship violence
LOS ANGELES - When word spread that R&B sensation Chris Brown, 19, turned himself into the police after being accused of assaulting his girlfriend the reigning “Princess of Pop” Robyn Rihanna Fenty, 20, no one could believe it. After all, Chris Brown is known for his incredible talent, good looks and squeaky-clean image. He wasn’t the type do such a thing. And Rihanna? She’s on top of the world right now, this couldn’t possibly happen to her.
Economic Recovery Package to Boost Education
Without massive intervention, school districts and state governments across the country will have to cut about $80 billion from education programs and lay off as many as 600,000 educational professionals to meet budget requirements, a University of Washington study, released this week, found.
