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Iranian people pay the price for crisis
October 12, 2012Although millions of Iranians receive a monthly government payment to compensate for a cut in subsidies, the value of this is diminishing.
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Labor board says mining company illegally forced strike
October 12, 2012In a win for 100 embattled salt mine workers, the NLRB ruled their employer, Carey Salt, illegally declared impasse in their 2010 contract talks.
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What’s the matter with white people?
October 12, 2012Building on its stereotype of African-Americans from 30 years ago, the Republican Party has made "cops, firefighters, nurses and teachers into its new 'welfare queens.'"
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Mali stalemate is dangerous dilemma for Africa
October 12, 2012The probability of outside military intervention in the West African country of Mali has increased sharply.
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New program will help prevent foreclosures
October 12, 2012A new initiative bringing together local, state and federal resources to help stem the tide of foreclosures devastating Oakland neighborhoods is poised for launch.
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