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Monthly Archives: January 2014
The Elephants In The [Class]Room
Politics vs. Immigration Reform
BY FROMA HARROP Republicans are again at war with themselves over immigration reform. Ideally, they would agree on the need to legalize millions of illegal immigrants now here and to better control the number of future unskilled foreigners competing with our struggling working class. Unfortunately, neither the Republican Party’s leadership nor its conservative opposition is […]
Video Observer: Senate Race, 2014 Session
Shannon’s Old-Time Religion
Congress Critters Can Be Lovable – For A Price
BY JIM HIGHTOWER A counselor recently advised “an informal setting,” adding that it is “an effective way to build a better relationship.” That sounds like advice that a love counselor might offer to couples, but not so. This relationship is not about romance – but money. This particular counselor is a lobbyist for the health […]