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Outrage of day: Republicans vote to end door-to-door mail delivery
May 22, 2014"I think it's a lousy idea."
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Today in labor history: Steel Workers Organizing Committee dissolved
May 22, 2014On this day in 1942, the Steel Workers Organizing Committee (SWOC) was disbanded and replaced by the United Steel Workers of America (USWA).
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Drug companies charged with deceiving public on prescription painkillers
May 22, 2014Companies obscured addictive effects of OxyContin, Percocet and other dangerous opioid painkillers, according to complaint filed on behalf of the People of the State of California.
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AFGE: Veterans Affairs Dept. problems include retaliating vs. whistleblowers
May 22, 2014"When they have sounded the alarm our members faced retaliation and intimidation. No one should have to choose between keeping their job and speaking out about threats to patient care."
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Portland, Oregon dumps Walmart bonds
May 22, 2014"A city's investments should reflect the values of its taxpayers, and Walmart is consistently out of step with Portland values."
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