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More and More States Introduce Costly Anti-Immigration Bills
Despite the devastating consequences of state immigration laws in Alabama and Arizona, legislators in other states have introduced similar enforcement bills this year.
News Item  ·  Alternet  ·  Feb 9, 2012  

In Egypt, Activists Prepare for General Strike, Military Increases Tanks in Streets
In Egypt, a general strike has been called for Saturday, February 11, exactly one year after the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak. The strike aims to reach universities, factories, public transport and other public services. After a year of turmoil, protesters are still angered over the role of the...
News Item  ·  Common Dreams NewsCenter  ·  Feb 9, 2012  

CPAC: Just another phony conservative sideshow
God help us. It’s time for CPAC — the Conservative Political Action Conference — the annual gathering of the rabid right wing in the National Capital Region. CPAC this year comes just as conservatives finally have something to celebrate — former Pennsylvania Senator Rick...
News Item  ·  Capitol Hill Blue  ·  Feb 9, 2012  

The Campaign Against Whistleblowers in Washington
This story first appeared on the TomDispatch website. On January 23rd, the Obama administration charged former CIA officer John Kiriakou under the Espionage Act for disclosing classified information to journalists about the waterboarding of al-Qaeda suspects. His is just the latest prosecution...
News Item  ·  Mother Jones Politics  ·  Feb 9, 2012  

Did You See: “Vice President Highlights New College Affordability Proposals at Florida State”
Vice President Biden spoke to students at Florida State University earlier this week about President Obama’s plan to make college more affordable. The White House blog reports: The Vice President began by calling on Congress to permanently extend the $2,500 per year American Opportunity Tax...
News Item  ·  Organizing for America  ·  Feb 9, 2012  

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