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Bush team blinks as Venezuela advances
April 8, 2005News Analysis Venezuelan President Chavez asked Feb. 25, “If not capitalism, then what? I have no doubt, it’s socialism. … But what kind?” Change is the rule now in Venezuela, and the forces of popular struggle...
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World Notes
April 8, 2005Colombia: Army kills 3 trade unionists The Colombian Army last month killed three members of the agricultural workers trade union FENSUAGRO, the Campaign for Labor Rights reported. The three, Javier Alexander Dubillos, Wilder Cubillos and Heriberto...
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Jobs, wages and the Goldilocks economy
April 8, 2005In the business pages of newspapers last month, there was cautious talk of a Goldilocks economy: “neither too hot nor too cold, but just right for steady growth.” The Bureau of Labor Statistics had just released...
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Bush offers retirees option of serving in Iraq
April 8, 2005After receiving only muted support for his sweeping proposals to overhaul Social Security, President George W. Bush attempted to sweeten the pot today, offering all retirees the opportunity to serve in Iraq. With most insiders calling...
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Motorcycle clubs oppose Patriot Act
April 8, 2005SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Northern California Confederation of Clubs, representing 41 motorcycle clubs — including the Hell’s Angels and the Vagos — is asking its members to send letters to their senators opposing the USA Patriot...
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