Orwell Rolls in his Grave - A Film by Robert Kane Pappas (DVD)

Orwell Rolls in his Grave - A Film by Robert Kane Pappas (DVD) -- A BuzzFlash Premium: "A searingly insightful documentary on the political threat posed by a corporate media aligned with a radical right wing White House. "

United Airlines Gets OK to Dump Pension Plans

Y! News: "United Airlines gained a significant financial victory with court approval to dump its four pension plans but faces a tough challenge to win back the support of angry employees.

While smoothing the path toward a targeted exit from Chapter 11 bankruptcy later this year, Tuesday's ruling in U.S. Bankruptcy Court inflamed United's unions, with some hinting at the possibility of strikes or other disruptive actions.

It also prompted a renewed warning from some members of Congress that taxpayers may someday have to bail out the deficit-riddled government pension agency, which now will assume an additional $5 billion in pension obligations from United."

The Cruelest Cuts: As Congress haggles over food stamp cuts, soup kitchens fear longer lines -- In These Times

The Cruelest Cuts: As Congress haggles over food stamp cuts, soup kitchens fear longer lines -- In These Times: "As Congress haggles over food stamp cuts, soup kitchens fear longer lines"