Obama calls for tax hike for the rich
President Barack Obama laid out a "framework" that he said can reduce the federal budget deficit by $4 trillion over the next 12 years without slashing social services.
Congressional Progressive Caucus launches "People's Budget"
Reacting to the House Republicans' slash-and-burn 2012 budget proposals, progressives put forward a proposal that reflects "the values and priorities of working families in this country."
In a government shutdown, who is “essential”?
With a federal government shutdown looming, Elaine Mitchell is wondering if she's "essential" and if she'll get paid, or when.
“Fired up” Obama begins 2012 campaign
President Barack Obama formally announced his reelection bid Monday, April 4, and followed that up with his first stump speeches of the season.
California Senate approves “card check” bill on Cesar Chavez’ birthday
The California State Senate honored the legendary labor leader by approving legislation for farm workers seeking union representation.
Obama outlines plan to reduce U.S. oil use
The U.S. can neither depend on foreign sources of oil nor will it ever produce enough on its own to cover its needs, Obama said.
Obama pledges “limited” U.S. involvement in Libya
President Obama defended U.S. intervention in Libya and promised to hand over leadership of the No Fly Zone and Libyan humanitarian efforts to NATO by today.
Calif. Republicans list 53 demands, no solutions
California's Republican legislative minority, in response to the state budget, are trying to ram through an agenda that does not reflect that there is a Democratic governor and Democratic majority in the state legislature.
A new low, even for California Republicans
Two Republican votes are needed in each legislative house, and GOP leaders have announced that any Republican who votes for more taxes will be considered a traitor.
The bad and the ugly in Utah’s immigration alternative
Utah's new immigration laws have drawn criticism from both sides of the debate, but some say they are a step forward.
