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Haiti Still Waiting For Pledged U.S. Aid
This is completely unacceptable. A certain political party talks about streamlining government. Yet, according to this article one of their own Sen. Tom Coburn is aiding the hold up by injecting an additional $1 million expense for an “independent” administrator … Continue reading
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Tagged Caribbean, Earthquake, Haiti, politics, racism, rebuliding, Tom Coburn, USAID
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GOP, U.S. Chamber Of Commerce Beat Back Bill To Combat Outsourcing
I am not nor will I be a proponent of outsourcing. I know too many people whose jobs have gone overseas. I think American companies who make a regular practice of outsourcing jobs to foreign countries should be penalized. Companies should be fined … Continue reading
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Tagged business, Chamber of Commerce, congress, democrats, economy, GOP, jobs, labor, outsourcing, politics, Republicans, tax breaks
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Jim Greer: Many in the GOP “have racist views”
I agree with Jim Stratton. I didn’t see this coming either. Wow! Jim Greer: Many in the GOP “have racist views” – Central Florida Political Pulse – Orlando Sentinel.
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Tagged Florida, Jim Greer, Jim Stratton, Orlando Sentinel, politics, Republican Party
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Obama Suggests Extending School Year
This is an excellent suggestion, along with extending the school day. The extra month and time will allow for a deeper more extensive coverage of subject matter allowing students mastery time of material, thereby higher academic achievement. http://politics.usnews.com/news/articles/2010/09/27/obama-suggests-extending-school-year.html.
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Tagged Academia, children, education, education gap, educational achievement, politics, president, school, student
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Rosa Parks Had a Radical Side: Championing the Rights of Rape Victims
A fascinating article that offers a glimpse of a side of Rosa Parks that is not explained in history books, nor is readily known. At the Dark End of the Street: Black Women, Rape, and Resistance — a New … Continue reading
The Defining Issue: Who Should Get the Tax Cut — The Rich or Everyone Else?
The former Secretary of Labor succinctly provides a very logical and coherent argument why tax cuts for the richest two percent of Americans should end and be extended for the remaining 98 percent. The common folks of America. Robert Reich: … Continue reading
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Tagged commentary, economy, politics, Robert Reich, tax cuts, taxes, wages
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Fighting to Protect Consumers
Elizabeth Warren personally delivers to all of us the importance of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Hopefully, the organization and the vision that President Obama and Ms. Warren share will not be derailed by the party of “NO.” Elizabeth Warren: Fighting … Continue reading
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Tagged CFPB, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, economy, Elizabeth Warren, money, Obama, politics
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Number of uninsured Americans hits record high
This issues ties directly to the poverty rate in the United States. How can you go to see a doctor when you are focused on keeping a roof over your head or food in your stomach? We will only get sicker … Continue reading
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Tagged economy, Health care, Health Care Reform, Health insurance, Insurance, life, money, politics, poverty, United States
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Repairing the GOP’s relationship with the black community
A dialogue must begin between the Republican Party and African-Americans. The question is, Will anyone listen? This is a great piece from Sophia A. Nelson on a very provocative topic. In my experience being black and a Democrat is a learned, … Continue reading →