Francisco “Paco” Rodriguez, Chicago boxer dies after brutal fight
The boxing community here is mourning the death of Francisco "Paco" Rodriguez, 25, who died over the weekend due to repeated blows to the head after a brutal boxing match in Philadelphia.
States reap benefits with health reform
Blanche Lincoln and Joe Lieberman took center stage in the health care debate this past week.
Students occupy university building to protest fee hikes
Students occupied Wheeler Hall on the University of California campus in Berkeley, protesting a decision by university regents to raise fees.
House hearing debates Cuba travel
A bill to end the Cuba travel ban got a lively debate in a House committee last week.
CT NAACP calls on Lieberman to support health bill
A Connecticut delegation of civil rights groups met with Senator Joseph Lieberman's staff yesterday to urge the Senator to support comprehensive health care reform.
Wall Street vote delayed as Black Caucus demands help for poor
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus persuaded House Finance Services Committee chairman, Rep. Barney Frank to delay a vote on the systemic risks bill.
Companies cashing in on flu epidemic
The government may have to step in to ensure companies are not using the swine flu epidemic to rip off those who come down with the flu.
Students, faculty & workers protest U of Calif. hikes, cutbacks
Thousands of students, faculty, campus workers and community supporters gathered Nov. 18 in historic Sproul Plaza to protest at proposed 32 percent fee hike.
Senate to move forward on health reform debate
Debate on a new Senate health care bill released by Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., Nov. 18 is set to begin later this week.
Jobs legislation being considered in Congress
Responding to growing demands to address the unemployment crisis, Congressional Democrats have indicated legislation for a new jobs bill is currently under consideration, possibly by year's end.
