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Other countries ahead of U.S. on electric cars
June 3, 2011Where are we in regard to clean energy and fuel-efficient cars in the U.S.? It appears other countries are leading the way.
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Couples celebrate new civil union law with “I do”
June 3, 2011Chicago hosts a public celebration of the new Illinois civil union law.
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Bleak numbers: unemployment rate up, jobs scarce
June 3, 2011The unemployment rate rose to 9.1 percent in May, up from April's 9 percent rate, signalling a pause in any economic recovery.
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Colombia trade pact ignores big problems
June 3, 2011The U.S.-Colombia free trade pact would reinforce a system that leaves farmers and consumers at the mercy of volatile prices and markets.
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Minimum wage is a poverty wage
June 3, 2011Imagine trying to live on $7.25 an hour. Even if you managed to work full eight-hour days, you'd be making only about $58 a day, $290 a week.
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