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The rich have their own photographers I photograph the poor the forgotten ones Milton Rogovin
February 10, 2006Photographer Milton Rogovin has used his camera to take us into the world of workers, showing us their humanity, dignity and strength. He has photographed in the steel factories of Buffalo, N.Y., in the coal mines...
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State of the Union More unhealthy proposals
February 10, 2006I thought I would hit the roof when the president talked about the Ryan White CARE Act and how he would give money to faith-based organizations to do testing for HIV. Do you think the results...
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HSAs Disaster for working families
February 10, 2006In his State of the Union address President Bush announced the centerpiece of his efforts to reform health care would be tax breaks for people to pay for their own health care, including Health Savings Accounts...
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California takes up health care, election financing, drivers licenses
February 10, 2006As its 2006 session gets into full swing, the California Legislature is considering measures dealing with health care, publicly funded elections, and driver’s licenses for all. Senate Bill 840, the California Health Insurance Reliability Act introduced...
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THIS WEEK IN LABOR
February 10, 2006Asbestos bill toxic The interests of asbestos makers and their insurers “have become paramount and the needs of victims have become secondary” in the asbestos bill being debated in the Senate, said AFL-CIO President John Sweeney...
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