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Republican Chairman of the Budget Committee Paul Ryan will have “stunning and unprecedented” powers....
Jan. 3, 2011 8:41 amBy louisehartmannIn 2 days – Congress will reconvene for it’s 112th session – with Republicans firmly in control of the House of Repres entatives. On that day – a series of votes will be taken to approve new rules for the House – set by the Republican majority.
Stop giving tax breaks to companies that ship American jobs overseas....
Dec. 30, 2010 2:07 pmBy louisehartmannPresident Obama may have another massive tax cut in the works – this one for America’s giant corporations. The White House may be considering cutting the 35% corporate tax rate next year. The rate is the highest in the world – but with so many loopholes in the law – most companies don’t pay nearly 35%. Also – as most businesses divert their profits into the hands of individuals who play some of the lowest income ta
Daily Topics - Thursday December 30th, 2010
Dec. 30, 2010 7:21 amBy shawnt56Truthout is proud to bring you an exclusive series from America's No. 1 progressive radio host, Thom Hartmann. We'll be publishing weekly installments of Hartmann's acclaimed new book, "Rebooting the American Dream: 11 Ways to Rebuild Our Country." We invite Truthout readers to join us as, chapter by chapter, we explore these groundbreaking ideas for national transformation.
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The United Nation’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People
Dec. 29, 2010 9:11 amBy louisehartmannSince taking office – President Obama has tried to reach out to indigenous Native Americans in a number of ways. Recently – the President announced support for the United Nation’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People – a document previously opposed by former President Bush. As the State Department says – the declaration is not legally binding – but it does work to, “address historical inequities faced by indigenous communities in the Un
Daily Topics - Wednesday December 29th, 2010
Dec. 29, 2010 8:35 amBy shawnt56Truthout is proud to bring you an exclusive series from America's No. 1 progressive radio host, Thom Hartmann. We'll be publishing weekly installments of Hartmann's acclaimed new book, "Rebooting the American Dream: 11 Ways to Rebuild Our Country." We invite Truthout readers to join us as, chapter by chapter, we explore these groundbreaking ideas for national transformation.
Daily Topics - Tuesday December 28th, 2010
Dec. 28, 2010 8:40 amBy shawnt56Truthout is proud to bring you an exclusive series from America's No. 1 progressive radio host, Thom Hartmann. We'll be publishing weekly installments of Hartmann's acclaimed new book, "Rebooting the American Dream: 11 Ways to Rebuild Our Country." We invite Truthout readers to join us as, chapter by chapter, we explore these groundbreaking ideas for national transformation.
Daily Topics - Monday December 27th, 2010
Dec. 27, 2010 7:41 amBy shawnt56This week - I am sending a signed book Rebooting the American Dream to anyone that donates $250 to Salem. This money goes directly to care for kids that are in long term care. They are the kids that need your help the most because when no one else can step in - we do at Salem. Go to www.salemchildrensvillage.org and help now
Daily Topics - Wednesday December 22nd, 2010
Dec. 22, 2010 10:27 amBy shawnt56Truthout is proud to bring you an exclusive series from America's No. 1 progressive radio host, Thom Hartmann. We'll be publishing weekly installments of Hartmann's acclaimed new book, "Rebooting the American Dream: 11 Ways to Rebuild Our Country." We invite Truthout readers to join us as, chapter by chapter, we explore these groundbreaking ideas for national transformation.
The 111th session of Congress has passed more legislation affecting more people than any other Congress since the 1960’s...
Dec. 22, 2010 9:39 amBy louisehartmannOn Capitol Hill - The START nuclear treaty passed a cloture vote yesterday in the Senate. 67 Senators agreed to end debate on the treaty setting up a final vote for passage today. Majority Leader Harry Reid will need all of those 67 votes to hold for the treaty to garner the necessary 2/3 majority for passage – and thus securing an important foreign policy victory for President Obama. And for that matter – the rest of the world that w