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'Obamacare' a major tax CUT for the middle class

'Obamacare' a major tax CUT for the middle class

06 Jul, 2012

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'Obamacare' a major tax CUT for the middle class

Predictably, presumed Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney - who signed into law the nation's first individual mandate as governor of Massachusetts - joined Washington, DC Republicans to wrongly claim that 'Obamacare' is a tax hike on middle class families - a claim not supported by the facts.

'Obamacare' a major tax CUT for the middle class

Independence Day reminder: Freedom isn't free

Independence Day reminder: Freedom isn't free

06 Jul, 2012

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Independence Day reminder: Freedom isn't free

Let's call this right-wing "freedom" catch phrase what it really is: a grossly political strategy to dupe the public, which holds the word "freedom" as something sacred.

Independence Day reminder: Freedom isn't free

NC State AFL-CIO VP to chair Union Veterans Council

NC State AFL-CIO VP to chair Union Veterans Council

06 Jul, 2012

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NC State AFL-CIO VP to chair Union Veterans Council

It is my honor to be an advocate for the care they receive within the VA, ensure our elected officials keep up their end of the bargain and provide our heroes with the support they deserve.

NC State AFL-CIO VP to chair Union Veterans Council

Tell Congress: Bring home the jobs!

Tell Congress: Bring home the jobs!

28 Jun, 2012

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Tell Congress: Bring home the jobs!

It’s past time for our leaders to support investing in America and rebuilding our nation. Creating jobs here starts with a commitment to the future, strong policy decisions and the leadership to make it happen. Find an action near you.

Tell Congress: Bring home the jobs!

SUPREME RELIEF: Healthcare reform is constitutional

SUPREME RELIEF: Healthcare reform is constitutional

28 Jun, 2012

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SUPREME RELIEF: Healthcare reform is constitutional

Today, the Supreme Court of the United States handed down its much-anticipated ruling on the constitutionality of President Obama's healthcare reform bill, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). The law stands, and its implementation can continue in earnest.

SUPREME RELIEF: Healthcare reform is constitutional

Latest Prosperity Watch report shows workers' wages tanking

Latest Prosperity Watch report shows workers' wages tanking

22 Jun, 2012

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Latest Prosperity Watch report shows workers' wages tanking

Despite being more productive, North Carolina wage earners are earning almost 5% less than before the recession. This new economic reality has turned economic convention on its head.

Latest Prosperity Watch report shows workers' wages tanking