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Health Care Scramble Senate GOP leaders hope for health care vote next week. ABC: "Republican leaders are hoping to stage a climactic vote on their health care bill next week, though internal rifts over divisive issues like coverage requirements and Medicaid cuts...
The Big Fix: Will the GOP Turn to Dems to Fix Obamacare?
If GOP leaders carry through on their "threat" to work with Democrats to fix Obamacare, what should Dems demand in return? Lawmakers must show they are committed to extend our right to affordable health care, not reduce it.
There’s Only One Way to End the War in Afghanistan
The United States continues its longest war – now in its 16th year – without a clue about how to win or how to get out. President Trump shows no sign of changing course, and the troop surge he plans to authorize is not the answer.
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Health Impasse 2 GOP senators suggest bill to repeal health care law 'dead'. Associated Press: "'The initial GOP bill to repeal and replace the nation's health law is probably 'dead and President Donald Trump's proposal to just repeal it appears to be a "non-starter,'...
What the Gutting of Sears Tells Us About America
The gutting of Sears - once America's largest retailer and a progressive employer - tells a disturbing tale about what happens when society allows CEOs to enrich themselves, rather than share success with their workers.
American Workers Seek Trade Enforcement, Not Protection
Importers try to characterize U.S. workers as crybabies seeking unfair protections. But all we really want is enforcement of existing trade laws, so there can be both fair competition and national security.
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Health Care Protests
There's a Big Hole in the Center of the Democratic Party
Consultants Mark Penn and Andrew Stein want to steer the Democratic Party safely away from calls to restore economic justice, end pointless wars, and to protect women and people of color. They're the ones who are way off course.
Why Democrats Should Unite On A Charter School Moratorium
The NEA and NAACP want a moratorium on new charters that aren't subject to democratic governance and aren't supportive of the common good in local communities. Now Democratic leaders to join this call.
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Taking Stock of Health Care GOP Promises lower health premiums but ignores all that’s driving them. Politico: "Republicans are betting it’s smart politics to zoom in on the pocketbook issues affecting individual consumers and families. But by ignoring the mounting...
