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Bleak numbers: unemployment rate up, jobs scarce

June 3, 2011 By John Wojcik

The unemployment rate rose to 9.1 percent in May, up from April's 9 percent rate, signalling a pause in any economic recovery.

West Virginia race this fall previews 2012 challenges

June 3, 2011 By John Case

On the biggest economic issues of the national 2012 elections, the Democratic candidate for governor will be an ally for working class West Virginians, but a weak one.

Rebellion grows against Kasich

June 2, 2011 By Rick Nagin

With a petition drive to repeal his union-busting law in full swing, Ohio Gov. John Kasich faces growing isolation and sharply declining support.

Recalls OK’d for three more Wis. GOP senators

June 2, 2011 By John Wojcik

The Republicans are facing the recalls because of their support for Gov. Walker's bill killing collective bargaining rights for public workers.

Union helps keep air safety rules in place

June 2, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

Lobbying by the Air Line Pilots Association and families of victims of a Buffalo-area air crash grounded the GOP anti-federal-rules, anti-safety provision.