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The U.S. government’s self-imposed fiscal crisis is forcing federal agencies, such as the Department of Defense, to slash its 2014 budget. But the Machinists Union says those cuts could harm the fragile economy by eliminating good middle-class jobs.
Read moreDo you think you could come up with $2,000 in 30 days to deal with an emergency? How would you do it? A national survey found half of all Americans probably couldn’t come up with the money. This was discussed by a panel at the Center for American Progress.
Read moreFor nearly 3,000 families in Prince George’s County this year the holiday food program has made a huge difference. It gives them a chanve to celebrate the holidays with family and friends over a warm Christmas meal.
Read moreLabor leaders and union activists recently were in Washington, D.C. discussing ways to fight the Michigan legislature’s recent passage of a “Right to work for less” law.
Read moreFor a politician on Capitol Hill who has not been re-elected the end of the year is sort of a waiting game. That’s why it’s called a lame duck session. And while there is little to gain for some elected officials, there’s alot for the working class.
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