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House Republicans quit bipartisan immigration group

September 24, 2013 By Emile Schepers

A blow was dealt against a possible bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform bill in the House of Representatives when two more Republican members withdrew. However, immigrant rights activists vow that they will not be deterred.

Kenya carnage will beef up African anti-terror efforts

September 24, 2013 By Mark Waller

Before the Westgate attack, Kenya had successfully thwarted a number of terrorist plots. The coming days and weeks are likely to see more beefed up, continent-wide efforts to counter terrorism.

Workers welcome Obama’s new home health care rules

September 23, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

"We do work hard for very little. You can't go far on $8.87 an hour." Laura Lyn Clark toils more than 100 hours a week.

D.C. unions to City Council: We’ll remember your Walmart vote

September 23, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

Workers citywide will remember which city council members voted for Walmart in upholding Mayor Vincent Gray's veto of legislation requiring a $12.50 minimum wage.

Today in labor history: California landmark Paid Family Leave

September 23, 2013 By Special to People’s World

On September 23, 2002, Democratic California Gov. Gray Davis signed legislation making the state the first to offer workers paid family leave.