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Jan. 26, 2011

Roundup: How activists reacted

President Obama disappointed some liberal activists, and the tea-party response criticized his plans on health care and job growth.

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Jan. 13, 2011

Tension brews as tea party goes pro

With a staff of eight and a professional public relations team, the tea party's largest coalition group is taking on a more traditional advocacy role. Will the grassroots go along?

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Jan. 07, 2011

Roundup: Bachmann seeks financial repeal

The founder of the Tea Party Caucus in the House has introduced a bill to repeal the financial regulation law that passed last year.

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Dec. 28, 2010

Notable bills of 2010

The 111th Congress didn't let partisan gridlock get in the way of sweeping changes to the nation's health care and financial industries. We take a look at five of the year's notable bills.

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Nov. 15, 2010

Congress Q&A: Bank fees

Is President Obama planning a one-percent tax on all bank transactions? We answer your questions about Congress.

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Oct. 19, 2010

Roundup: Activist launches search effort

A Daily Kos member plans to use Google's algorithm to highlight negative stories about lawmakers.

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Action alerts from advocacy organizations

Microfinance Works!

Call Congress Today for their Support of Important Congressional Legislation

Posted by RESULTS on Feb. 09, 2012

End Fraudulent Foreclosures

Protect Property Owners from Foreclosure Fraud

Posted by Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia on Feb. 06, 2012

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Soapbox alerts from the Congress.org community

THE BUSH CABAL - NUKING THE OUTHOUSE!

January 18, 2012 - White Hats Report #34

Posted by colleen.soetebeer on Jan. 20, 2012

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