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Tobacco still lobbies hard
October 31, 2001WASHINGTON - Each day that Congress meets, the nation's four largest cigarette manufacturers spend more than $100,000 pushing their agenda on Capitol Hill Philip Morris Cos., which operates the nation's largest cigarette factory, and three other...
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Massachusetts Senior Action: Yes to action, no to war
October 31, 2001WORCESTER, Mass. - The Massachusetts Senior Action Council held its convention here Oct. 12 with 300 senior activists coming from around the state. 'Yes to social and political activism; no to war' was the theme of...
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Texans to join November 9 protests
October 31, 2001DALLAS - The North Texas chapter of Jobs with Justice (JwJ) will join in the worldwide protests against the World Trade Organization Nov. 9. The International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU) has called for worldwide...
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Chicago day laborers balk at strike-breaking
October 31, 2001CHICAGO - On Aug. 9, 65 members of United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers Local 1114 went out on strike against the Coach and Car Company of Elk Grove Village, a Chicago suburb. Grievances of the...
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Resolution opposing militarization of space
October 31, 2001A resolution opposing militarization of space will be recommended favorably to the New Haven Board of Aldermen by its Human Services Committee. At a packed public hearing Oct. 16, members of the committee said they were...
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