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Chained CPI Isn't Another Word For Social Security Cuts

Chained CPI Isn't Another Word For Social Security Cuts

Chad Kolinsky in Bipartisanship 17 hours ago

Many people don't understand what Chained CPI is and claim it is a benefit cut. Here are a few myths about Chained CPI.

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Poorly Paid Hero Teachers in Oklahoma Risk Their Lives to Save Students From Tornado

Poorly Paid Hero Teachers in Oklahoma Risk Their Lives to Save Students From Tornado

John Mathew in Education 17 hours ago

The teachers in Oklahoma have proved that selflessness persevere's in the wake of tragedy. Why is it that these heroes are among the lowest paid in the nation?

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NYC Mayor Race 2013: Leading Candidates Are OK With Spying on Muslims

NYC Mayor Race 2013: Leading Candidates Are OK With Spying on Muslims

Cristina Maza in Elections 18 hours ago

The NYPD has set out on a witch-hunt of Muslim Americans with the support of Democratic politicians.

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Immigration Reform 2013: Pathway to Citizenship May Feel Good, But It Will Harm the Economy

Immigration Reform 2013: Pathway to Citizenship May Feel Good, But It Will Harm the Economy

Maggie O'Neill in Immigration 19 hours ago

America is indeed a nation of immigrants, but adding millions more people to the workforce could lead to a weakened economy and less powerful workforce.

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Immigration Reform 2013: Bill Passes Committee, But Will the Full Congress Go For It?

Immigration Reform 2013: Bill Passes Committee, But Will the Full Congress Go For It?

Douglas Goodman in Immigration 19 hours ago

Comprehensive immigration reform moved one step closer to reality today after the Senate Judiciary Committee sent the bill to the full Senate.

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Anthony Weiner NYC Mayor: Former Congressman Announces Run

Anthony Weiner NYC Mayor: Former Congressman Announces Run

Mayura Iyer in Elections 19 hours ago

Embattled former New York Rep. Anthony Weiner is now in the running for NYC mayor, but will New Yorkers forget about his recent Twitter scandal?

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Immigration Reform 2013: Sen. Patrick Leahy Withdraws Amendments For Gay Couples in Bill

Immigration Reform 2013: Sen. Patrick Leahy Withdraws Amendments For Gay Couples in Bill

Saad Asad in Gay Rights 20 hours ago

Amendments meant to confer the same privileges to same-sex couples that heterosexual couples receive are being left out of the immigration reform bill.

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GOP Staffer Kristen Anderson Fired After Reporting Sexual Harassment

GOP Staffer Kristen Anderson Fired After Reporting Sexual Harassment

Angel Au-Yeung in Women's Issues 20 hours ago

A female staffer of the Iowa Senate Republican Caucus was fired with no reason given just seven hours after she filed a memo alleging sexual harrassment in the state legislature.

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