Happy Fourth of July

Jul 04, 10 Happy Fourth of July

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Today is the perfect day to reflect on all of the wonderful things that make our nation great and our people strong. Let us also consider how we can continue to work harder in order to form a more perfect union. STR wishes everyone a Happy July 4th.

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Senate Fails To Pass Unemployment Extension; Desperation Grows

Jun 25, 10 Senate Fails To Pass Unemployment Extension; Desperation Grows

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Yesterday, the Senate failed to pass an unemployment extension, among a variety of other fixes, that were designed to help stave off a double-dip recession.  I was searching for someone to articulate the rage and sadness I felt at how far my country has fallen.  Try to watch these two clips from last night’s Rachel Maddow...

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As Our Nation Exsanguinates…

Jun 24, 10 As Our Nation Exsanguinates…

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As Congress dithers, people across this country, who have lost jobs through no fault of their own, nervously await the fate of their meager unemployment checks. More Medicaid patients are having a tougher time finding doctors because Congress has not extended funding. States are poised to layoff close to a million employees...

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Eric Holder Issues Call To Public Service

Jun 18, 10 Eric Holder Issues Call To Public Service

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The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law held their 18th annual Joseph L. Rauh, Jr. lecture on June 17, 2010. The guest lecturer was United States Attorney General Eric Holder. General Holder spoke about how individual acts of justice can create a better and more just society. The UDC law school...

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New Unemployment Numbers Not Promising

Jun 07, 10 New Unemployment Numbers Not Promising

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Although the unemployment rate fell to 9.7% for the month of May, the Obama administration is not happy.  The vast majority of jobs added to the economy were temporary census positions.  Meanwhile, private companies failed to meet economists’ expectations.  Last month, when unemployment rose to 9.9%, the administration was...

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Although Down, Jobless Numbers Portend Trouble

Jun 04, 10 Although Down, Jobless Numbers Portend Trouble

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Although the unemployment rate fell to 9.7% for the month of May, the Obama administration is not happy. The vast majority of jobs added to the economy were temporary census positions. Meanwhile, private companies failed to meet economists’ expectations. Last month, when unemployment rose to 9.9%, the administration was...

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