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Cantor Loss Rocks Washington, Corporate Lobbies Don't blame immigration. Politico: "About 72 percent of registered voters in Cantor’s district polled on Tuesday said they either “strongly” or “somewhat” support immigration reform that would secure the borders, block...
Will We Let Congress Hand Billion$ More To Big Corporations?
Corporations currently owe up to $700 billion in unpaid, “deferred” taxes. Congress can make them pay, or let them off the hook. Guess which choice Congress is about to make.
Washington's Cold Shoulder for Defrauded Students and Soldiers
Perhaps some of the passion President Obama says he feels for people struggling with student loan debt could be reserved for the alleged victims of student loan servicer Navient.
Bankrupted By Student Debt, And Fighting For Change
A former student was among the people calling for Senate passage of a bill that would enable those like her to get lower rates on their loans. Call 202-517-2321 to let your senator know that you agree.
Fox News Has Finally Yelled Fire In A Crowded Theater
The fact is, right-wing extremism is on the rise, it’s dangerous, and it’s now a major terrorist force in America. Right-wing extremists aren’t on the fringe anymore. Now, Fox so-called News turns them into media stars and heroes.
The Many Pipelines That Pump Our Wealth Up
Wage squeezes, share buybacks, and tax subsidies, three new progressive think tank studies show, are all combining to keep America's high and mighty ever higher and mightier.
GOP Overlords Rule with Handcuffs
GOP hardliners believe the North Carolina House Speaker speaks, and everybody else shuts up and listens. They are overlords self-empowered to muzzle and handcuff those who disagree.
Progressive Breakfast
Obama Issues Executive Order To Ease Student Debt Obama issues executive order as Senate readies vote on broader student loan reform. W. Post: "Most student-loan borrowers already have the option to limit payments to 10 percent of their income under recent legislation...
Tell Your Senator To Stand With Students And Cut Student Debt
The Senate is scheduled to vote Wednesday on a bill that would allow 40 million Americans to lower their student loan debt. Use our calling tool to let your senator know that you stand with them.
President Takes Action On Student Loans As Pressure On Senate Builds
President Obama signed an executive order today capping student loan repayments at 10 percent of the borrower’s monthly income as thousands petition the Senate to act on a bill that would allow lower rates on student loans.
