The Rabble

N.M. Supreme Court Protects Workers

In a clear abuse of executive power, New Mexico tea party Republican Gov. Susana Martinez fired two members of the state’s Labor Relations Board. Labor unions cried foul and the state Supreme Court agreed. The Governor fired the board member[.....]

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For Tea Party, minimum wage equals Govt. Cost Controls

In a recent interview with ThinkProgress, Jamie Radtke, Virginia Tea Party Senate candidate, likened the minimum wage to “government price controls” and a bad idea. (with a minimum wage) You are eliminating an entire market of people that  need work.[.....]

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GOP congressman attacks the AARP

In an unprecedented show of courage, or maybe lunacy, Republican House representatives take on one of the most powerful public organizations in America. Our Grandparents! Wally Herger (R-Calif.), Dave Reichert (R-Wash.) and Charles Boustany (R-La.) are calling for a review[.....]

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Tom Coburn May Not be reading your Email…

I emailed my congressman, Sen. Tom Coburn, today and this is the disclaimer he had on his email form: Due to the increasing amount of “spam” messages received, effective February 5, 2007, Dr. Coburn’s office will be implementing changes to[.....]

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House Republicans Cut Jobs and Cut Taxes for the Rich

As Reported in Bloomberg, the Republican House budget plan would slow job growth between 1.5 and 2 percent this year. This, after extending tax cuts for the rich in December.   Republican Budget-Cut Plan Would Cost 700,000 Jobs – Bloomberg.com

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