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Today in labor history: Inventor gives first public demo of FM broadcasting
June 11, 2014On this day in 1935, inventor Edwin Armstrong gave the first public demonstration of FM (frequency modulation) radio broadcasting in Alpine, New Jersey.
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Bricklayers join BlueGreen Alliance
June 11, 2014The Bricklayers became the latest union to join the BlueGreen Alliance, a coalition of 16 unions and environmental groups working together.
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Poultry inspectors say new policy could prove lethal for consumers
June 10, 2014The proposal would allow plants to increase their line speeds up to 175 chicken carcasses per minute.
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Texas Republicans jump back in time
June 10, 2014It was the largest almost-all-white political gathering of its size in recent times. Advocates of "open-carry" rallied outside with assault rifles. Inside, more reactionary events occurred.
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Nurses give qualified support to Sanders-McCain VA proposal
June 10, 2014"While Congress has spent billions on wars and conflicts over the past few years, not enough has been spent to care for service members returning from them."
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