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Labor moves quickly into showdown on health care
May 9, 2009The labor movement, determined to be heard as Congress and President Obama hammer out changes in the U.S. healthcare system, is insisting that any new plan include the four features of cost controls, a public option...
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Ronald Reagan reaches out from his grave, ties up National Labor Relations Board
May 9, 2009The “Gipper” apparently knew what he was doing when he stacked the federal courts with young right-wing lawyers back in the 1980s. The now old right-wing judges are still on their benches and are busy, these...
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12 fun family spring/summer activities that won’t break the bank
May 9, 2009Take a trip to the Farmers’ Market. Farmers’ markets are unexpected family-oriented places that offer great stimulation for children. They present a fun learning opportunity where kids can experience various colors, shapes, sounds and smells.
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Death in the Orchard of Eden
May 9, 2009originally published at The ancient forests of Central Asia gave the world apples, apricots and walnuts. Now they are under threat In Biblical legend, it grew in the Garden of Eden. In reality, it grew wild...
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Paycheck Fairness Act will help end pay discrimination
May 9, 2009On average, women make 78 cents for every dollar men make. Even though the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which will make it easier for employees to challenge pay discrimination in court, is now law, it...
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