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Keystone XL report: some unions for, some against
February 4, 2014The department released its environmental impact statement on the project, which would transport 830,000 barrels of oil daily from Alberta's tar sands to refineries of the U.S. Gulf Coast. There are 30 days for public comments.
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UAW’s King: “Activism is needed to overcome obstructionists”
February 4, 2014In a message to 1,000-plus activists at UAW's political action conference in D.C., the union leader said activism is even more necessary because 2014 is an election year, when foes of workers will go all out...
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Today in black history: First black quarterback inducted into NFL Hall of Fame
February 4, 2014He won five Grey Cups, and is notable for helping to erase the prejudice within the world of sports that black quarterbacks could not succeed in professional football.
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Move underway to expand early voting in Missouri
February 3, 2014Voters in the Show Me State may have a special reason to get out the vote this fall, as a coalition is busily collecting signatures to qualify an early voting initiative to be placed on the...
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NNU: Big hospital chain retaliates vs. nurses who led patient safety campaign
February 3, 2014"These disgraceful firings are being carried out in direct retaliation for the public advocacy of these courageous nurses."
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