Category Archives: GOVERNMENT

End The Bush Tax Cuts For The Mega Rich

Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2010 by meganwilson

We urge Congress to do the right thing: let the Bush tax cuts for the richest 2% expire at the end of the year. We also believe Congress should extend the middle class tax cuts for The 98% of households … Continue reading →

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Who Did We Elect President In 2008?

Posted on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 by meganwilson

Barack Obama to authorise record $60bn Saudi arms sale Biggest arms deal in US history will shore up a Gulf ally against Iran threat, but angers Tehran and worries Israel Barack Obama is to go ahead with plans to sell … Continue reading →

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David Korten: Agenda for a New Economy

Posted on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 by meganwilson
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Poverty Rate In U.S. Saw Record Increase In 2009: 1 In 7 Americans Are Poor

Posted on Sunday, September 12, 2010 by meganwilson

“Interviews with six demographers who closely track poverty trends found wide consensus that 2009 figures are likely to show a significant rate increase to the range of 14.7 percent to 15 percent.” See full article HERE.

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BROKE USA: FROM PAWNSHOPS TO POVERTY

Posted on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 by meganwilson

HOW THE WORKING POOR BECAME BIG BUSINESS

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IS THIS A JOKE?

Posted on Monday, September 6, 2010 by meganwilson

Department Of Labor Launches New Website To Help Unemployed Americans “In response to the ongoing unemployment crisis, the U.S. Department of Labor is commemorating Labor Day 2010 by launching a new website to help out-of-work Americans find new opportunities. Entitled … Continue reading →

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OVERWORKED AND UNDERPAID: THE NEW NORMAL

Posted on Saturday, September 4, 2010 by meganwilson
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Were You Born on the Wrong Continent?

Posted on Thursday, September 2, 2010 by meganwilson

From SALON.COM BY THOMAS GEOGHEGAN A conversation with Alex Jung Since the start of the recession, the number of unemployed in the U.S. has doubled. Those who are fortunate enough to still have jobs are often working longer hours for … Continue reading →

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RAJ PATEL – THE REAL PRICE OF FOOD

Posted on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 by meganwilson
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Covert Operations

Posted on Sunday, August 29, 2010 by meganwilson

The billionaire brothers who are waging a war against Obama. by Jane Mayer

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