Veterans' Benefits 'hurtful' to National Security, says Pentagon
Pentagon official David Chu, in a mockery of the contribution of veterans, defended a new round of cuts by ironically describing veterans funding as 'hurtful' to national security.
Coalition seeks better health care
A coalition of diverse groups is organizing throughout the state of Illinois to ensure fulfillment and implementation of the Illinois Health Care Justice Act of 2004.
College Costs
College degrees are an increasingly class based commodity. Simultaneous increases in the costs of higher education and cuts in federal financial aid programs are making college unaffordable for all Americans not in high-income brackets.
The Golden Fleece: Neo-Con Artists Scam Social Security
Social Security isn’t broken, but Washington is full of reformers looking to fix it.
Social Security Deception Funded With Taxpayers' Dollars
Using taxpayers' dollars and government employees to deceive the public is generally prohibited, but lately this seems to have become standard operating procedure.
For Social Security, Stability or Volatility?
I wonder what President Bush’s plan to change the Social Security system with private accounts for younger workers means for businesses nationwide?
The Plot Against the Poor
It seems that President Bush has decided that one of the ways he can carry out the teachings of his favorite philosopher (Jesus) is to stick it to the poor, elderly and sick.
Bush Aims to Destroy Social Security, not Reform It
After years of laying the groundwork, Bush is sharpening his ax and preparing to mount a campaign for the final blow – the destruction of Social Security!
Social Security Privatization a Blow to Retirees
Bush has already demonstrated that he is willing to install programs and carry out policies that are opposed by most Americans. Social Security privatization is no different.
Bush's Ideology is a Threat to Your Health
The Bush administration's opposition to the science of HIV/AIDS prevention and its anti-choice ideology could get more people killed.
