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Landrieu: Tax Cut Deal Steals from Poor, Black Families for Rich

Landrieu: Tax Cut Deal Steals from Poor, Black Families for Rich

by Kai Wright on December 7 2010, 12:58PM

Progressive economists give it a meh.

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It's Not About Tax Cuts. Obama Must Stand in Defense of Government

It’s Not About Tax Cuts. Obama Must Stand in Defense of Government

by Kai Wright on December 6 2010, 11:51AM

ColorLines Editor Kai Wright says the president can fight now, or we can all lose later.

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Fourth Time's A Charm? Obama Jabs GOP on Stalled Jobs Bill Infographic

Fourth Time’s A Charm? Obama Jabs GOP on Stalled Jobs Bill

by Naima Ramos-Chapman on July 19 2010, 1:02PM

President tells party of no to say yes on extension of unemployment benefits for millions.

Topics: Economy

Poll: Jobless Insurance Now, Deficit Reduction Later

Poll: Jobless Insurance Now, Deficit Reduction Later

by Seth Freed Wessler on June 8 2010, 10:36AM

The Senate is expected to begin debate today on extending unemployment insurance until November. The overwhelming majority of Americans support doing so, according to a new poll, but the Senate is poised to ignore that fact—not to mention the plight…

Topics: Economy, Race and Recession

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