Today’s Washington Post/ABC News poll is the latest example of strong support by Americans for a repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.’ From the poll: By a 56-point margin, nearly 8 in 10 Americans say that gays and lesbians who … Continue reading
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Posted in Civil Rights, Iraq & Afghanistan, Real Security
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Later tonight, the House will be voting on the DREAM Act—common-sense legislation to give students who grew up in the United States a chance to contribute to our country’s well-being by serving in the U.S. Armed Forces or pursuing a … Continue reading
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According to a new NBC/WSJ poll released this week: By a 46-point margin, Americans say they are concerned about outside groups that are running ads funded by secret donors (72% to 26%). Nearly seven in 10 Americans – 68% to … Continue reading
Posted in Draining the Swamp, In the News
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According to news reports, Congressional Republicans will hold an event on Thursday to unveil their “new” agenda “during a news conference at a hardware story in Sterling, Virginia, following a meeting with small-business leaders.” The question is: will Republicans explain … Continue reading
Posted in Economic News, Labor and American Jobs
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Today, House Republican Leader John Boehner gave a regrettably partisan speech before the American Legion in which he continued to criticize President Obama’s Iraq, security, and veterans’ policies, even as the President is keeping his promise to bring home all … Continue reading
The fully-paid for legislation that reduces the deficit and closes loopholes that allow corporations to ship American jobs overseas is getting praise across the nation for keeping our children's teachers on the job. AP – Teachers hope $26M jobs bill … Continue reading
Posted in Education, In the News, Labor and American Jobs
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Congressional Republicans have made their choice clear–with jaw dropping indifference to America's teachers and police officers, the GOP is calling for an extension of the deficit-busting Bush tax cuts for the wealthiest few and saddling Americans with nearly $700 billion … Continue reading
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House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) shocked hard-working Americans yesterday when he called dedicated individuals who teach our children, the nurses who care for us when we get sick and the police officers who patrol our streets “special interests.” Calling … Continue reading
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Here are four facts you need to know about the Senate-passed bill the House will consider next week to keep teachers in the classroom and police officers on the beat instead of in the unemployment line: 1. Saves and creates … Continue reading
In a desperate attempt to distract from their admission that the GOP economic strategy is more of the same failed Bush-Republican policies that got us into this mess, Congressional Republicans are telling reporters that they are crafting an agenda that … Continue reading