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Aug. 12, 2010

Roundup: Labor focuses on jobs

Unions are using the August recess to draw attention to the economy's slow recovery.

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Aug. 04, 2010

Obama recognizes 13 activists

The president recognized their public service with the Citizens Medal, a top civilian honor.

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Jul. 26, 2010

Activists mark 20th year of ADA

Activists are commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act by pushing for new laws.

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Jun. 11, 2010

This week in activism

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi faced protests from two separate liberal groups during a talk this week.

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Mar. 17, 2010

D.C. guide trains new activists

Christopher Kush helps advocacy groups like the Arthritis Foundation train their grassroots members to be effective lobbyists.

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Action alerts from advocacy organizations

Support concurrent receipt for vets. with less than 20 years of service due to disability

Support Concurrent Receipt for Chapter 61 Retirees (HR 186)

Posted by Fleet Reserve Assn on Feb. 10, 2012

Action Alert: Don't Let Illinois Ditch Community First Choice

Support Illinois while encouraging CFC in other states

Posted by Center for Disability Rights on Feb. 07, 2012

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Soapbox alerts from the Congress.org community

Why is an INNOCENT WOMAN who exposed a fraud in health policy, going to jail in CA?

A national and world-wide health epidemic

Posted by gsgrl2000 on Feb. 09, 2012

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