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Census: America becoming more urbanized
October 8, 2012In some ways, the nation is reversing previous trends; in others, it is forging completely new paths. The country is becoming both more integrated and more segregated.
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Opponents of outsourcing arrested at Bain plant for blocking trucks
October 8, 2012Three supporters of outsourced workers were arrested this morning for blocking equipment removal at the Bain-owned Sensata Technologies plant.
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Gas prices and presidential politics
October 8, 2012The real issue is: who is to blame for the high prices, and what can be done to stabilize energy costs?
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After death, new Missouri law protects utility workers
October 8, 2012A new utility workers protection law passed in Missouri could become a model for other such legislation nationally.
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Today in labor history: 1871 Great Fire ravages Chicago
October 8, 2012It burned for three days, killing 200-300 people, destroying 17,450 buildings, leaving 100,000 homeless and causing damages worth an estimated $200 million in 1871 dollars.
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