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CWA: With Judiciary Committee Vote, Senate Moves Closer to Getting Big Money Out of Politics
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The Senate moved closer to a vote on getting big money out of politics, with the full Senate Judiciary Committee?s markup and vote on S. J. Res. 19. It?s an historic action that, when fully enacted, will enable Congress and the states to limit political spending and get big money out of politics.
North Carolina Pre-season Political Boot Camp
News
July 10, 2014
As the 2014 midterm elections loom large, members from 16 CWA locals in North Carolina gathered in Charlotte this week to participate in an intensive one-day political training boot camp to prepare.
Democracy Update
News
July 10, 2014
The Senate moved closer to a vote on getting big money out of politics this week as the full Senate Judiciary Committee approved S.J. Res. 19.
Reid Vows Senate Rule Revisions to End Gridlock
News
July 10, 2014
Despite a little progress in recent months, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says the United States Senate remains dysfunctional, as Republicans still engage in "obstruction for obstruction's sake" to thwart President Obama's appointments.
House Members Push Back Against TPP Negotiators Gutting "Buy American" Policies
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July 10, 2014
Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn) is focusing attention on another sneaky provision in the Trans-Pacific Partnership, with negotiations again underway in Ottawa, Canada. This time, negotiators are looking to nullify the "Buy American" and "Buy Local" policies meant to create and keep jobs in the U.S.