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House Democrats are exploring an alternative option for breaking the political stalemate and reopening the U.S. government. They have written each of the 30 House Republicans who have expressed support for a clean government funding bill, urging the GOP members to sign onto a “discharge petition.” A “discharge petition” will force an up or down
Read moreAt a rally for federal workers on Capitol Hill, National Federation of Federal Employees Federal District 1 President Bill Dougan told House Republicans to “check their egos at the door” and end the government shutdown. Federal workers’ unions could not stop the rain at a Capitol Hill rally, but they let House Speaker John Boehner
Read moreWorkers in the U.S. coal mining industry have a message for Congress: “while you’re squabbling, workers are dying.” Three U.S. coal miners have died on the job since the federal government shut down on October 1. Congress’ impasse over the budget has led to the furlough of some 800,000 federal workers – including much-needed inspectors
Read moreThe IAM Disaster Relief Fund has taken quite a hit after the record year of devastation that has impacted IAM members throughout the country. The fund needs donations and fellow IAM members can help. “We have not fully recovered from the most devastating storm that ever struck our membership, which hit one of the most
Read moreOfficials in Arizona and Kansas are planning to implement a two-tier voting system as a way to comply with federal voting laws while keeping their strict state proof of citizenship laws in place. Under the plan, people who register to vote and present proof of citizenship can vote in local, state and federal elections. Those
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