Research shows the employer mandate in the House health reform bill would "place millions 'at substantial risk of unemployment' — with minority workers losing their jobs at twice the rate of their white counterparts."
"The richest 1 percent have more financial wealth than the bottom 95 percent combined."
Mitch McConnell opposed "legislation to create and protect Kentucky jobs . . . help for the unemployed. . . health care for Kentucky's children," and "fair pay for women."
In the 100 days since its passage, the economic stimulus has "saved or created nearly 150,000 jobs."
The Employee Free Choice Act mandates the "elimination of the secret ballot."
Hillary Clinton is "willing to have workers' wages garnisheed if they refuse to buy health insurance."
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