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Odd coalition challenges Bernanke – what’s it about?
December 4, 2009Why are progressives like Sen. Bernie Sanders and economist Dean Baker teaming up with right-wingers like Grover Norquist and Phyllis Schlafly?
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Campaign launched for mercado workers’ rights
December 4, 2009Labor, community and faith-based organizations announced a campaign for owners of ethnic grocery stores - often called "mercados" - to comply with state and federal laws.
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Workers hold roundtables as jobs summit begins
December 3, 2009As union leaders, business CEOs and economists meet at the White House today for a jobs summit workers across the country are holding roundtable gatherings on job creation.
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Detroiters worry about war’s impact on troubled city
December 3, 2009DETROIT - Marchers here had no shortage of ideas for better ways to use the money.
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Thousands flock to Senate to stop Stupak Amendment
December 3, 2009WASHINGTON - Women holding placards that read, "No wire hangers ever!" packed a U.S. Senate ballroom Dec. 2 to lobby in opposition to the anti-abortion Stupak-Pitts Amendment to the House-passed health care bill.
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