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U.S. Economy Facing a Protracted Economic Slump
The recession that began in 2007 marks the longest economic slump in the U.S. since the 19th century.
Read More »The Modern-Day Liberal, A Portrait
"Liberal." Imagine everyday political discourse without recourse to this all-convenient label. You can’t!
Read More »Speaker of the House John Boehner Shocked that Govermnent Is Not Run Like a Business
Is government a business?
Read More »President Obama: “The American People are Fed Up”
After House Speaker John Boehner walked out of debt-ceiling talks, President Obama speaks to the press.
Read More »Tea Party Fiddles as the U.S. Prepares to Burn
With the Right denying even the existence of a debt-ceiling drop-dead date, how can anyone expect compromise?
Read More »What’s Really Important to Republicans? It’s Not the Economy
Although he's never kept it secret, Sen. Mitch McConnell lays it on the line: The Republicans place party over country.
Read More »Reproductive Education and Abortion: Does the “Woman’s Right to Know” Act Fill the Information Gap?
While all sides agree there is a gap, they don't agree where it is or how to fill it.
Read More »House Members Try to Eliminate Food for Peace Program
With nearly one billion people hungry worldwide now is not the time to cut hunger fighting programs.
Read More »Obama’s Foreign Policy Facing Toughest Foe: Hunger
President Obama is facing a critical foreign policy test with hunger emergencies unfolding in Libya, Yemen, Afghanistan
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