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A BLOW TO THE RULE OF LAW!

"Republicans have traditionally championed respect for the delicate balance the founders created. But in the Schiavo case, and in the battle to stop the Democratic filibusters of j...

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Social Security - FIX IT, Don't Privatize it!

Call your Senators and Representatives at 202-225-3121 and urge them to sign the AFL-CIO pledge to oppose legislation to privatize Social Security. Download flyer for more informat...

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Sunday, March 20, 2005 - Lessons of Iraq!

On the second anniverary of the War, hear Lila Lipscomb, mother of Michael, killed in Iraq. Lila was featured in the documentary Fahrenheit 911. She will speak at 3pm in the Chicag...

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The Forked-Tongue Awards!

There are members of both the House and Senate who see no conflict in accepting significant political campaign contributions from corporations and executives who have profited by s...

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Chicago Rally- BRING THE TROOPS HOME NOW!

On Saturday, March 19, 2005, the 2nd anniversary of the War on Iraq, Chicago will again join the world in saying "Bring the Troops Home Now!" A rally will be held at the Federal Pl...

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Stopping A Strike At The Heart Of The Senate!

"Senator Byrd delivered the remarks below warning the Senate and the American people about a procedural effort being considered by some Senators to shut off debate and shut down mi...

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Bush Budget Cuts A Disaster For Illinois Taxpayers!

Download fact sheets on how Bush's Budget cuts will affect all Illinois taxpayers, in PDF format....

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Private Accounts: Right Idea, Wrong Time!

President George W. Bush's plan to privatize Social Security is as ill-considered as his "cakewalk" invasion of Iraq. Download commentary by: Paul Craig Roberts in PDF format....

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Myths & Truths About Social Security!

AARP believes a radical overhall of Social Security could spell disaster, the end of Social Security as we know it. Is the current Social Security system really at death's door, or...

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Swift Boat Advisors Attack AARP On Social Security

"Taking its cues from the success of last year's Swift boat veterans' campaign in the presidential race, a conservative lobbying organization has hired some of the same consultants...

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