From Under the Bus to a Turn at the Wheel

Working or jobless, Ohioans eye help from president on tough road to recovery

By Hans Johnson

For some Ohio workers, Obama's responsive leadership is a sign of their influence. They need more of both. One morning last winter, I woke up to an unusual text message. "Praise God from whom all blessings flow," read the bulletin. "Workers rehired. Wages and benefits [RETURN TO ARTICLE]

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    Johnson has written a thoughtful, savvy and well-researched piece that puts a human face on the economic and social struggles that middle and working class Americans are experiencing daily due to 8-years of failed economic policy.  He is correct in his assertion that we need bold, swift action from the administration and congress in order to pass legislation that will create new jobs, strengthen organized labor, and tackle health insurance reform, among others.

    However, what is most impressive to me is that unlike more than a few progressive contributors to the blogosphere of late, particularly as we reflect upon the one-year anniversary of the administration and congressional (Democratic) majority, Johnson

    United States Posted by pa progressive on Feb 11, 2010 at 1:59 AM
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