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Maine city to push for universal health care
November 22, 2001PORTLAND, Me. – The Portland City Council decided Nov. 19 to add its muscle to a push for universal health care in Maine. Councilors voted 6-3 to pass a resolution endorsing the results of a Nov....
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Regional meeting to oppose FTAA wraps up in Havana
November 22, 2001HAVANA, Cuba – The Hemispheric Meeting to Oppose the Free Trade Area of the Americas ended its four days of sessions Nov. 16 in the Cuban capital. Cuban President Fidel Castro delivered the closing address to...
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The uses and abuses of anti-Communism
November 22, 2001JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Addressing Parliament on Sept. 20, South African Foreign Minister, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma said, among other things, that South Africa is opposed to terrorism. She emphasized that even during the course of the armed...
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Arizonas second biggest county wins Chavez holiday
November 22, 2001PIMA COUNTY. Ariz. – Bowing to a well-organized campaign and public pressure, the Pima County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 13 approved a Cesar Chavez paid holiday by a vote of 3 to 2. The United...
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Students mobilize to protect Pell Grant
November 22, 2001Concerned that the recently announced budget shortfall will translate into cuts in the program and threaten the $4,000 maximum grant appropriated in spending bills, students and student advocates are mobilizing in support of increased spending in...
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