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For Hilda Solis, workplace safety more than a slogan
November 9, 2009If the last week of October and the beginning of November are any indication the U.S. Department of Labor is on a crime busting spree.
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Health bill passes House, abortion remains sticking point
November 9, 2009The bipartisan passage of the House health reform bill Sat. Nov. 7 was met with mainly positive reviews from the labor and democratic movements.
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400,000 on ‘terrorist’ list
November 9, 2009The Washington Post reported last week that 1,600 names are being added to the list of 400,000 people who are suspected of being "terrorists."
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Unemployment at record levels
November 9, 2009The nation's official unemployment rate soared into double-digit territory in October, increasing 0.4 percent that month, to 10.2 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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The invisible wounds of unjust wars
November 8, 2009The terrible mayhem and slaughter last week at Fort Hood Texas shocked us all. All of us feel deeply for the families, the loved ones and the friends of those who were hurt and killed.
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