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Krugman: GOP Hypocrisy on Jobs

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Sep 10, 2012 The New York Times columnist takes aim at Republicans for blocking legislation from President Obama that might have helped with the jobs recovery and then blaming his policies after the latest round of disappointing employment figures. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Senate Democrats Propose the Rich Pay for Jobs Bill

Staff / Truthdig Oct 6, 2011 Democratic leaders in the Senate proposed Wednesday that Americans who make more than $1 million a year should be charged a 5 percent surtax to pay for President Obama's jobs bill. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Democrats Celebrate Small Business Victory

Staff / Truthdig Sep 24, 2010 After much fuss, congressional Democrats managed to push through a modest jobs bill that will have to do in the place of anything grander with which to campaign. The package of tax breaks and cash is directed toward small businesses, with the hope of creating employment. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Snag in Jobs Bill Could Hit Struggling States

Staff / Truthdig Jun 26, 2010 Strapped-for-cash states may be up the creek on this one: A jobs bill has stalled in the Senate, jeopardizing billions in federal aid to struggling states. Local and state officials are warning of layoffs in the hundreds of thousands and drastic spending cuts if the bill is not resuscitated. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Left, Right & Center’: Health Care Endgame; Educational Hazards

Staff / Truthdig Mar 6, 2010 It's hard to believe that the curtain may soon go down on our health care reform drama, but it looks like we could soon have a bill -- whether three-quarters of Americans like it or not. Should it be voted in now and fixed later? This is surely a question for "Left, Right & Center" regulars Arianna Huffington, Tony Blankley, Matt Miller and Robert Scheer. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )