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TPP Text Is Unveiled Announcement sets timetable for eventual congressional vote. W. Post: "After the text’s release, Obama administration officials said, the president will notify lawmakers of his intent to sign the trade accord. Obama must then wait 90 days before...
Progressive Victories from Maine to Washington Inspire Hope
In an otherwise disappointing off-year election, progressive victories in Maine, Ohio, Washington and beyond inspire hope and point the way to future wins on campaign finance and other issues.
Scott Wallace: Progressive Champion For The Common Person
The leader of a fossil fuel divestment movement explains how he is carrying out the vision of his grandfather, Vice-President Henry Wallace, who once called for the "Century of the Common Man."
Paul Ryan vs. the People
Paul Ryan paints himself as a champion of “the people” over “Washington.” But the “people” the new House speaker defends are corporations. And the “Washington” he attacks is the one that does deliver for real people.
Enormous, Humongous $40.8B September Trade Deficit
Lower crude oil prices helped cut imports. Sales of commercial airplanes and jet engines helped boost exports. The full effect of China's currency devaluation and the stronger U.S. dollar is yet to hit.
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House Takes On Transportation House aims to pass three-year transportation bill tomorrow. The Hill: "The amendments include ... a controversial reauthorization of the Export--Import Bank. The House hopes to complete its work by Thursday to set up a potential...
What To Look For When the Trans-Pacific Partnership Text Is Released
At some point the actual text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership will be made public. Organizations, academics, experts and regular people will be able to read, analyze and discuss what has been agreed to in our name.
What Teachers Do: A Little Common Sense In This Must-See Video
When the Campaign for America's Future gave NEA President Lily Eskelsen García its Progressive Champion award, she electrified the crowd – particularly with her riff on what teachers do. You have to hear this.
The Rigging of the American Market
As long as the big corporations, Wall Street banks, their top executives and wealthy shareholders have the political power to do so, they’ll keep redistributing much of the nation’s income upward to themselves.
Here's One Way to Tell Businesses To Either Pay Fair or Pay Up
If worker advocates succeed in getting a county ordinance passed, Chicago businesses with low-paid workers would have to start shouldering the cost of the social services their employees are forced to rely on.
