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Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Chris Hedges | Overthrow the Speculators

Chris Hedges | Overthrow the Speculators
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Monopolistic Utilities Know Renewable Energy Will Cut Their Profits, So They Stall It

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Monopolistic Utilities Know Renewable Energy Will Cut Their Profits, So They Stall It
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MoveOn Petitions - Murray, Cantwell: Back Diplomacy with Iran to Prevent War

MoveOn Petitions - Murray, Cantwell: Back Diplomacy with Iran to Prevent War
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Daily Kos: Living in a red state is hazardous to your health

Daily Kos: Living in a red state is hazardous to your health
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Dirtiest Oil: Why In Situ Bitumen Extraction Is Dangerous for Canada, the World


Dirtiest Oil: Why In Situ Bitumen Extraction Is Dangerous for Canada, the World
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New Revelation that AG Eric Holder Is Protecting JPMorgan Chase NYC From Criminal Investigation

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New Revelation that AG Eric Holder Is Protecting JPMorgan Chase NYC From Criminal Investigation
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Mystery Oil Spill Turns Miles of Trinidad's Beaches Black

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Mystery Oil Spill Turns Miles of Trinidad's Beaches Black
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Yes Virginia, Obama and the Democrats Are Mussolini-Style Corporatists, Just Like the Republicans

President Barack Obama meets with technology company executives to discuss surveillance and health care in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, Dec. 17, 2013. From right: Obama; Marissa Mayer, the chief executive of Yahoo!; and Mark Pincus, a co-founder of Zynga. (Gabriella Demczuk/The New York Times)
Yes Virginia, Obama and the Democrats Are Mussolini-Style Corporatists, Just Like the Republicans
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Monday, December 30, 2013

Plant Your Flag


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2014: Seize the Moment - Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont | The Huffington Post

2014: Seize the Moment - Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont
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Supporting the Unemployed


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NYT Backs Off Its Unproven Syria-Sarin Gas Analysis AFTER US Intervention Fails to Materialize | Consortiumnews

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NYT Backs Off Its Syria-Sarin Analysis | Consortiumnews
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Daily Kos: The Urgency of a Middle Class Revolt


Daily Kos: The Urgency of a Middle Class Revolt
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Disgraced Former Members of Bush Justice Department Challenge Order Denying 'True the Vote' Intervention in Texas Photo ID Case

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Disgraced Former Members of Bush Justice Department Challenge Order Denying 'True the Vote' Intervention in Texas Photo ID Case
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Disgraced Former Members of Bush Justice Department Challenge Order Denying 'True the Vote' Intervention in Texas Photo ID Case

Disgraced Former Members of Bush Justice Department Challenge Order Denying 'True the Vote' Intervention in Texas Photo ID Case
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An end-of-year message from Robert Reich


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Saturday, December 28, 2013

What America Would Look Like if Libertarians Got Their Way

What America Would Look Like if Libertarians Got Their Way
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The Republican's Fear Economy - NYTimes.com

The Fear Economy - NYTimes.com
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Why is Obama Nominating Education Pro-Privatization Ted Mitchell to Education Department?

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Ted Mitchell, Education Dept. Nominee, Has Strong Ties to Pearson, Privatization Movement
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We Should Make Opposition to Iran War Obligatory for Blue State Democrats!

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Could We Make Opposition to Iran War Obligatory for Blue State Democrats?
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Booming Solar Energy Halted by Hawaii Utility Because Sun Produces Too Much Power!

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Booming Solar Energy Halted by Hawaii Utility Because Sun Produces Too Much Power!
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Will President Obama Use "Nuclear Option" to His Advantage?


Clearer path for Obama regulatory agenda after 'nuclear option' paves the way - NBC Politics
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Friday, December 27, 2013

The Top 10 Reasons Why Citizens United Continues to Ruin Democracy in 2013 | freespeechforpeople.org

The Top 10 Reasons Why Citizens United Continues to Ruin Democracy in 2013 | freespeechforpeople.org
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MoveOn: 100% Member Funded | MoveOn.Org | Democracy In Action

The Wall Street Way? No Thanks, Well Take Our Way
MoveOn: 100% Member Funded | MoveOn.Org | Democracy In Action
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Thursday, December 26, 2013

Private Federal Contractors Cost Taxpayers Twice as Much as Civil Servants


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Wall Street moving in on American Dream

Kevin Tuggle Sr. and his wife, Iona, rent a South Holland house owned by Waypoint Homes. The California-based company will own more than 600 rental homes in the Chicago area by year’s end.
Wall Street moving in on American Dream
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California billionaire may be liberals' answer to the Koch brothers :: The Political Carnival

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California billionaire may be liberals' answer to the Koch brothers :: The Political Carnival
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Contrary to Constitution, GOP Pushing Legislation Establishing a Certain Religion

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GOP rep. cites ‘pluralism’ to push ‘save Christmas’ bill that excludes all other religions | The Raw Story
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Researchers Find Factors Tied To Voting Restriction Bills Are 'Basically All Racial'

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Researchers Find Factors Tied To Voting Restriction Bills Are 'Basically All Racial'
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BP, Chevron Accused Of Illegally Dumping Toxic Radioactive Drilling Waste Into Louisiana Water | ThinkProgress

BP, Chevron Accused Of Illegally Dumping Toxic Radioactive Drilling Waste Into Louisiana Water | ThinkProgress
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Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Urge Congress to Support Clean Wind Power - The Petition Site

Urge Congress to Support Clean Wind Power
Urge Congress to Support Clean Wind Power - The Petition Site
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Daily Kos: PA Supreme Court Rules Major Provisions of Fracking Law are Unconstitutional

Daily Kos: PA Supreme Court Rules Major Provisions of Fracking Law are Unconstitutional
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Israel Pushing for War between US and Iran

Sen. Robert Menendez leaves a meeting with President Barack Obama in Washington, Sept. 3, 2013. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman is one of a number of Democrats ready to defy the White House and press for further sanctions against Iran, a move the administration believes could derail negotiations over Iran's nuclear program in Geneva. (Photo: Doug Mills / The New York Times)
Iran Sanctions Bill Big Test of Israel Lobby Power
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Latest Budget Again Favors the Right Wing, As Pentagon Benefits While People Suffer

Latest Budget Again Favors the Right Wing, As Pentagon Benefits While People Suffer
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Get Wall Street Workers Off Welfare!

Get Wall Street Workers Off Welfare!
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Bill Moyers Essay: The End Game for Democracy


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Daily Kos: Bobby 'Stop being the stupid party' Jindal defends Duck Dynasty star because Miley Cyrus

Daily Kos: Bobby 'Stop being the stupid party' Jindal defends Duck Dynasty star because Miley Cyrus
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Daily Kos: My Facebook Note Re: Phil Robertson

Daily Kos: My Facebook Note Re: Phil Robertson
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Daily Kos: This is Why Capitalism Chose China to be the World's Manufacturer

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Daily Kos: This is Why Capitalism Chose China to be the World's Manufacturer
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Daily Kos: Stephen Colbert defends Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson (possibly NSFW)

Daily Kos: Stephen Colbert defends Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson (possibly NSFW)
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Economic Populism IS the Way for the Democratic Party to GO!


A Ploy to Dilute the Democratic Party's Message
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On the Front Lines of Class War: Why the Fight for a Livable Wage Is Everyone's Fight

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On the Front Lines of Class War: Why the Fight for a Livable Wage Is Everyone's Fight
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Raise the Minimum Wage


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Pentagon Bloat!

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Monday, December 23, 2013

Tell Louisiana Republicans: Stop blocking the Medicaid expansion | CREDO Mobilize

Tell Louisiana Republicans: Stop blocking the Medicaid expansion | CREDO Mobilize
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Raise the Minimum Wage


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Pentagon Bloat


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Sunday, December 22, 2013

Tell Louisiana Republicans: Stop blocking the Medicaid expansion | CREDO Mobilize


Tell Louisiana Republicans: Stop blocking the Medicaid expansion | CREDO Mobilize
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MoveOn Petitions - War with Iran? Sherrod Brown is the Firewall


MoveOn Petitions - War with Iran? Sherrod Brown is the Firewall
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Saturday, December 21, 2013

D.C. Workers Win $11.50 Minimum Wage Increase


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The GOP, Turning Washington Upside Down, Is a Cult Worthy of Jim Jones

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The GOP Is a Cult Worthy of Jim Jones
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Keystone XL Fork in the Road: TransCanada's Houston Lateral Pipeline | DeSmogBlog

Keystone XL Fork in the Road: TransCanada's Houston Lateral Pipeline | DeSmogBlog
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All In with Chris Hayes - Equal Employment for All Act


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Iraq's Oil Workers Walk Off Drilling Rigs and Take to the Streets

Iraq's Oil Workers Walk Off Drilling Rigs and Take to the Streets
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Local Government Is the Secret Weapon in the Fight Against Economic Inequality

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Local Government Is the Secret Weapon in the Fight Against Economic Inequality
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Elizabeth Warren sheds light on Washington’s failure

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Elizabeth Warren sheds light on Washington’s failure
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Secret TPP Agreements Allow Corporations to Rule

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Paul Krugman and TPP | Beat the Press
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Thursday, December 19, 2013

Daily Kos: Conned by Republicans as Democrats cede


Daily Kos: Conned by Republicans as Democrats cede
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Daily Kos: Tea Party Tim and Plutocrat Pete


Daily Kos: Tea Party Tim and Plutocrat Pete
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The Budget Deal Is a Big Win for the Pentagon | Mother Jones


The Budget Deal Is a Big Win for the Pentagon | Mother Jones
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Dallas — yes, Dallas — bans fracking in most of the city | Grist

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Dallas — yes, Dallas — bans fracking in most of the city | Grist
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Paul Krugman | As Obamacare Improves, Republicans Just Become More Enraged

President Obama meets with “navigators” -- workers hired to help people enroll for insurance through HealthCare.gov -- in November in Dallas. (Photo: Doug Mills / The New York Times)
Paul Krugman | As Obamacare Improves, Republicans Just Become More Enraged
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Are Economic Royalists Purposely Leading the US Into Another Stock Market Crash?

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Thom Hartmann | Are Economic Royalists Leading the US Over a Precipice?
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Senator Elizabeth Warren Endorses Interim Iran Nuclear Deal

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Senator Elizabeth Warren Endorses Interim Iran Nuclear Deal
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SIGN ON: Support Elizabeth Warren's Equal Employment for All Act | Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC)

SIGN ON: Support Elizabeth Warren's Equal Employment for All Act
SIGN ON: Support Elizabeth Warren's Equal Employment for All Act | Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC)
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Social Security Works

Social Security Works
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ALEC Stands its Ground, but Stumbles | PR Watch

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ALEC Stands its Ground, but Stumbles | PR Watch
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Did ALEC Found SPN? 1991 Report Suggests So, Exposes SPN Agenda | PR Watch

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Did ALEC Found SPN? 1991 Report Suggests So, Exposes SPN Agenda | PR Watch
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Guardian Documents Expose State Policy Network Groups' Intent to Lobby | PR Watch

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Guardian Documents Expose State Policy Network Groups' Intent to Lobby | PR Watch
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Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Which Is Better: Safe New Bridges and Smooth Highways or the Good Jobs to Make Them?


Which Is Better: Safe New Bridges and Smooth Highways or the Good Jobs to Make Them?
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Warren Buffet On Why U.S. Taxes Are Too Low For The Wealthy


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Daily Kos: Workers in Walmart warehouse get $4.7 million wage theft settlement

Workers holding sign saying "Warehouses of Walmart stealing wages for low prices. Stolen wages at Schneider is Walmart's dirty little secret."
Daily Kos: Workers in Walmart warehouse get $4.7 million wage theft settlement
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Daily Kos: Rachel Maddow picks up DailyKOS Third Way story

Daily Kos: Rachel Maddow picks up DailyKOS Third Way story
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Sunday, December 15, 2013

Daily Kos: Child Sex Abuse Crisis of the Religious Right Grows

Daily Kos: Child Sex Abuse Crisis of the Religious Right Grows
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Millenials Definitely Not Becoming Repoublicans!

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Daily Kos: Millennials prepare to destroy GOP
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Day 12 of House Republicans' 12 Days of Congress


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Saturday, December 14, 2013

PCCC delivers over 125,000 petitions to Third Way


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Protest at Third Way for Attacks on Sen. Warren and Social Security


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Friday, December 13, 2013

Rachel Maddow: "The single most most interesting on-going fight within t...


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Workers label federal budget deal “missed opportunity” and call for new revenues from closing corporate loopholes | NC Policy Watch

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Workers label federal budget deal “missed opportunity” and call for new revenues from closing corporate loopholes | NC Policy Watch
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SIGTARP proves that some bankers aren’t too big to jail. Yes, but some still are! - The Washington Post


SIGTARP proves that some bankers aren’t too big to jail - The Washington Post
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Hell on Wings - Cellphones Don't Belong on Planes

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Hell on Wings - Cellphones Don't Belong on Planes
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Petition: Congress should EXPAND Social Security benefits, not cut them | Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC)

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Petition: Congress should EXPAND Social Security benefits, not cut them | Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC)
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Tennessee Anti-Union Voices Ignore Positive Economic Impact of Workers Having a Voice on the Job

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Tennessee Anti-Union Voices Ignore Positive Economic Impact of Workers Having a Voice on the Job
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Bigger Paychecks, Better Benefits for Women Who Carry a Union Card

Bigger Paychecks, Better Benefits for Women Who Carry a Union Card

Bigger Paychecks, Better Benefits for Women Who Carry a Union Card
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88 Percent of Congress On Gas Industry Payroll as Campaign Donations Hit Record Level | NationofChange

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88 Percent of Congress On Gas Industry Payroll as Campaign Donations Hit Record Level | NationofChange
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We Need Transparency on TTP Secret Trade Agreement| NationofChange

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Secret TPP Agreement Undermines Obama’s Transparency | NationofChange
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How ‘Limited Government’ is Burying a Generation in Debt | NationofChange

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How ‘Limited Government’ is Burying a Generation in Debt | NationofChange
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Thursday, December 12, 2013

Daily Kos: Campaigns: Sign the petition: Don't let Ted Cruz veto Texas federal judges

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Daily Kos: Campaigns: Sign the petition: Don't let Ted Cruz veto Texas federal judges
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"Can Keystone Pass the President's Climate Test?" Tom Steyer Keynote (+p...


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Daily Kos: Filibuster busted, Reid pushes through long-blocked nominations

President Barack Obama delivers a statement announcing the nomination of three candidates for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, in the Rose Garden of the White House, June 4, 2013. Nominees from left are: Robert Leon Wilkins,

Daily Kos: Filibuster busted, Reid pushes through long-blocked nominations
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Listen Up, Budget Cutters. Austerity Can Lead to Blood on the Streets, Even in America | Alternet



Listen Up, Budget Cutters. Austerity Can Lead to Blood on the Streets, Even in America | Alternet
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